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Welcome to the Wrap-Up – your summary of the day's top news and talking points, curated by LinkedIn News Middle East. Check out the slideshow below and click or swipe to view the next item. 💡 Share your views on today's topics in the comments below. 👉 Lucid Motors plans stock sale – Reuters News Agency  https://lnkd.in/dXmEYRnt 👉 Emirates orders more Boeing freighters: rpt  – Reuters News Agency, Bloomberg News https://lnkd.in/dSGMzEcd  https://lnkd.in/dmn4Y6PW 👉 How to address your need for change – Maryia Oayda/LinkedIn  https://lnkd.in/dcD9JSz8     👉 Today's debate:  Should you delay hiring when you find a great candidate? Asks Ahmad Al Cheikh  https://lnkd.in/deN9kNZW #TheWrapUp

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top conversations for today 1️⃣ Achieving work-life balance  Reaching optimal work-life balance is a struggle, but self-awareness helps, says Shargiil Bashir, chief sustainability officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank in this video: https://lnkd.in/dauczw9E 2️⃣ When to say ‘no’ Learning when to turn down requests can grow your career satisfaction, writes tech director at Amazon Payment Services Omar Halabieh, sharing his tips to do so:  https://lnkd.in/dvbhjZ6n    3️⃣ Managing imposter syndrome  Focusing on your strengths and reminding yourself of your purpose are effective ways to deal with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, writes career coach Zeta Yarwood: https://lnkd.in/dr_ZPJY5 4️⃣ How to build loyalty  Building loyalty goes beyond offering rewards; it requires recognizing loyal customers’ commitment to the brand, writes Ahmed Khairy, CEO of Gameball:  https://lnkd.in/d6Crqceu 5️⃣ When is it enough? Happiness is not achieved by accumulating material possessions as those will never be fulfilling enough, writes Hashim Hashim, director at Procter & Gamble  https://lnkd.in/d492DCbC  💬 Have a take on these stories? Share in the comments section.

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top conversations for today 1️⃣H iring the perfect leader Leading a cross-functional team as well as designing an end-to-end process are some of the skills Avinash Babur, InsuranceMarket.ae CEO looks for when hiring for senior roles: https://lnkd.in/dcGv_6fq 2️⃣ Remember names to succeed  The secret to success is to make a lasting impression by remembering people’s names, says Svenja Maltzahn: https://lnkd.in/dbeYxd9Z 3️⃣ Three skills startups seek  Flexibility is one of the main skills startups look for in a candidate, given the fast-paced environment explains Rami Tabbara: https://lnkd.in/dwYEN5_k 4️⃣ The value of being authentic  Being true to yourself, instead of changing to adapt to your work environment, will help you grow your career, says keynote speaker Maya Madkour:  https://lnkd.in/dqiunsAv 5️⃣ Advocate for your growth If your manager is resistant to you seeking new career opportunities, try opening a respectful dialogue suggests job search expert Emma Sukani: https://lnkd.in/d2tVyDWR 💬 Have a take on these stories? Share in the comments section.

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top news stories for Friday, October 18—  Saudi startup deals grow, are we back to micro-mobility? and more. 1️⃣ Israel confirms Hamas leader's death The Israeli military said Thursday that its forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. For the latest updates on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas from trusted publishers: https://lnkd.in/gdyQZvZm 2️⃣ Lower interest rates impact GCC banks  Interest rate cuts could negatively impact GCC banks’ earnings until 2026, Credit analyst at Fitch Ratings Ramy Habibi Alaoui shares his thoughts: https://lnkd.in/dCaHMZbE 3️⃣ Saudi’s startup deals grow Despite an 8% drop in startup funding during the first nine months of 2024, Saudi Arabia recorded a 7% annual rise in deal-volume to 104 deals, as per a MAGNiTT report. Senior research sssociate Rabel Kaka shares more:  https://lnkd.in/d7xUQrnu 4️⃣ Oman’s record IPO Oman-based OQ’s exploration and production unit raised $2.03 billion from its IPO, Oman’s largest listing, as per a statement. Adveith Nair, managing editor at Bloomberg, shares more: https://lnkd.in/drSkfSPD 5️⃣ Are we returning to micro-mobility?  Modern mobility solutions, such as walkable cities, are merely revisiting traditional ways of commuting, writes founder of Global Ventures Noor Sweid: https://lnkd.in/dvEqd2S9 6️⃣ GITEX draws to an end  The annual technology event GITEX Global 2024 concludes today in Dubai. It ran from October 14-18, 2024. Here are the main highlights:  https://lnkd.in/eZUe4ZN3 💬 Have a take on these stories? Share in the comments section.

Commonly-used tools can sometimes distort our perception of reality, writes Holly Joint, COO of Trivandi, giving the example of how maps exaggerate Greenland's size while minimizing Africa's. Similarly, in business, relying too heavily on KPIs can mask broader issues, affecting overall understanding, she adds.

Welcome to the Wrap-Up – your summary of the day's top news and talking points, curated by LinkedIn News Middle East. Check out the slideshow below and click or swipe to view the next item. 💡 Share your views on today's topics in the comments below. 👉 The World Bank Group lowers its MENA economic outlook – The National News  https://lnkd.in/ecFFkjq7 👉 Riyadh’s financial district seeks $700m investment:rpt – Bloomberg News  https://lnkd.in/e32viNZC 👉Promote team autonomy– Seda Solmaz/LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eu3rJvjF  👉 Today's debate: Can work questions be misinterpreted as criticism? Asks Saeed Alghafri https://lnkd.in/es4ey4bW #TheWrapUp

Growth, not happiness, is the key determinant of quality of life, says executive coach Gaj Ravichandra. He notes that while he once pursued happiness, he now embraces struggles and the accompanying sadness, recognizing that growth comes through challenges.

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top news stories for Thursday, October 17 — Trendyol zooms in on GCC growth, flydubai’s CEO calls for more manufacturer options ,and more 1️⃣ e&, Amazon’s $1 billion partnership The UAE's e& has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a $1 billion agreement to enhance cloud adoption and drive digital transformation in the region. Abdullah Alassaf shares insights:  https://lnkd.in/ej2fU2XA 2️⃣ Grand Egyptian Museum kicks off trial run The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza is opening some exhibition halls in a trial run this week, welcoming 4,000 visitors per day ahead of its official opening. Dina Abou Ell Fetouh shares more: https://lnkd.in/e3T9R8yw 3️⃣ Trendyol zooms in on GCC growth Trendyol Group has developed its first in-house large language model to enhance customer experiences and support sellers, focusing on expanding its reach in the GCC region, the CEO told The National: https://lnkd.in/eexkyNsh 4️⃣ Aircraft manufacturing needs more competition: flydubai CEO The CEO of flydubai calls for a third or fourth major jet manufacturer to alleviate aircraft shortages amid the dominance of Boeing and Airbus. Khaleej Times’ Angel Tesorero shares: https://lnkd.in/e6mc5qMk 5️⃣ Clean energy progress uneven: IEA Clean energy is being adopted at a record pace, yet progress is uneven across technologies and regions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s latest report. Sustainability expert Majd Fayyad shares his thoughts: https://lnkd.in/ezEfAeFd For the latest updates on the ongoing escalations between Israel and Hezbollah from trusted publishers: https://lnkd.in/dUE75PqE 💬 Have a take on these stories? Share in the comments section.

Welcome to the Wrap-Up – your summary of the day's top news and talking points, curated by LinkedIn News Middle East. Check out the slideshow below and click or swipe to view the next item. 💡 Share your views on today's topics in the comments below. 👉 The Sphere is coming to Abu Dhabi – The National News  https://lnkd.in/diG3Zwkh  👉 ADNOC to expand chemicals business – Bloomberg News  https://lnkd.in/d37vbuYu  👉 Do self-help books work for everyone? – Lucie Lachaux/LinkedIn  https://lnkd.in/dHBgt3e6     👉 Today's debate: Is quitting a skill to be mastered? Steven Bartlett weighs in https://lnkd.in/gyYwgg49 #TheWrapUp

You are not your thoughts 🧠 Today, for #WorldMentalHealthDay, host Leah Smart is sharing how this surprising realization permanently changed her relationship to anxiety. “Once I started meditating,” Leah says, “I learned that I could observe my thoughts and either come to different conclusions about them or just let them go.” While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to anxiety, there are tools you can use to calm your thoughts and feel better. What practices have you found helpful for managing anxiety? Hear more about how Leah works with her anxiety in this week’s episode of hashtag #EverydayBetter: 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eh9zpidw 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/edQN-NgQ