It was an insightful day with the relatively smaller agencies in the Audi A, as we watched them speak with a lot more unrehearsed passion and excitement than some well-reputed agencies. More importantly, these talks were about real experiences worth learning from, than theory. They… Read More
Marilyn Manson wants people who didn’t like him to start listening to his music. Adrian Grenier from Entourage believes in exhibiting the social responsibility that comes with being the face of a brand. A couple of very interesting perspectives from . However, the most insightful… Read More
No matter what they tell you about the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, nothing prepares you for the sense of scale and busy-ness that this Festival has become so famous for. The well-oiled machine that Cannes Lions is, everything happens in nearly a picture perfect… Read More
Continuing the point of view that was shared in the article titled ‘Finding Oz’ in the Arabian Marketer, where I wrote about our region’s journey at Cannes from failure and heartbreak to gradual redemption and eventual bliss, I’ll be sharing key insights from my experience… Read More
During the month of Ramadan, we experience a dramatic change of pace in our lives. The calming influence of the holy month is felt across the region. Families come together at the setting of the sun and practice openness and giving with their loved ones.… Read More
Islam’s most sacred month of faith is a day away. Observed during the ninth month of the lunar year, Ramadan begins with the sighting of a new moon. Iftaar and Suhoor bring families and communities together in a month of fasting, prayers, self-discipline and Zakat… Read More
The week has ended with a cautionary note due to the cyclone predictions to hit Fujairah. The Abu Dhabi Police water rescue team was immediately deployed in Fujairah after reports of water logging in the area and along Sharjah’s Kalba district came in. A video was also posted of… Read More
It was going to be a busy day – it usually is, but this was the kind that leads to nervousness and thrill in equal parts. Having completed a morning session at the Arab Luxury World last week, I was gearing up for an afternoon appointment with Asad ur Rehman,… Read More
In the wake of the UAE’s government ‘paperless’ project, with more than 96 per cent of 337 of the nation’s most important day-to-day services now accessible via smart platforms – government officials are now working towards the next milestone: grow the smart government user base to 80 per… Read More
When I moved from Mumbai to Dubai and started work here, like people from across the world I had a perception of the region and its leaders because of what I had “heard”. Nothing negative, if that’s how it sounds but mostly about how leadership… Read More
