Top 10 Marvellous Leaders in Dubai

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CEO | LINUS INTERNATIONAL FZCO

Sumit Pathak

A Resilient and Strategically Adaptable Master of Dubai's Business Dynamics

LETTER EDITOR’S

Business APAC Top 10 Marvelous Leaders in Dubai

From Dunes to Pinnacles!

DearReaders,

Inthedynamiclandscapeofbusiness,especiallyintheAsia-Pacificregion,leadersplayapivotalroleinshapingthecourse ofindustries.Aswenavigatethroughaneramarkedbyunprecedentedchallengesandopportunities,BusinessAPACis thrilledtopresentthelatesteditionfocusingonthe“Top10MarvellousLeadersinDubai.”

Thecontemporarybusinessscenariodemandsinnovativestrategiesandvisionaryleadershiptonavigatethrough uncertainties,economicshifts,andtechnologicaldisruptions.Aswedelveintotheprofilesoftheseremarkableleaders,it becomesevidentthattheiringenuityhasbeenadrivingforcebehindthesuccessstoriesthathaveunfoldedagainstthe backdropofthebustlingmetropolisofDubai.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesSumitPathak,theastuteCEOofLinusInternationalFZCO.Pathak'sjourneyisatestamenttothe powerofstrategicforesightandadaptabilityinthefaceofchallenges.Throughacomprehensiveinterviewandanalysis, weuncovertheinsightsandstrategiesthathavepropelledLinusInternationalFZCOtotheforefrontofitsindustry,making SumitPathakanoteworthyfigureinDubai'sbusinesslandscape.

Inadditiontothecoverstory,thiseditionprofilesotheroutstandingleaderswhohavesignificantlycontributedtothe economictapestryofDubai.FromtheinnovativeapproachesofAihamBadertothestrategicacumenofMuradRamadan, thevisionaryleadershipofNabilKhurshid,andtheentrepreneurialspiritofMohamedSaieed,eachprofileunveilsa uniquenarrativeofleadershipexcellence.

AswecelebratetheseTop10MarvellousLeadersinDubai,weinviteourreaderstoexplorethediversestories,insights, andstrategiesthathavepropelledtheseindividualstothesummitofsuccess.Theirjourneysnotonlyreflectthevibrancy ofDubai'sbusinessenvironmentbutalsoprovidevaluablelessonsforleadersandaspiringentrepreneursacrosstheAsiaPacificregion.

Inthisedition,BusinessAPACaimstoinspire,inform,andcelebratetheaccomplishmentsoftheseextraordinaryleaders whocontinuetoshapethefutureofbusinessinoneoftheworld'smostdynamicandcompetitivemarkets.

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SUMIT PATHAK

COVER STORY

SUMIT PATHAK

A Resilient and Strategically Adaptable Master of Dubai’s Business Dynamics

CEO | Linus International FZCO

SumitPathak,anentrepreneurandtheCEOofLinus InternationalFZCO,grewupinDubaiandpursued academicexcellenceintheUnitedStates.Heobtaineda degreeinBiomedicalEngineeringandthenenhancedhis knowledgewithaMaster’sinBusinessAdministration andaJurisDoctorinIntellectualPropertyLaw.

Sumit’sprofessionalnarrativerevealsacompellingblend ofroles,fromayoungresearchscientisttoalegal associate,demonstratinghisversatilityacrossdomains. Hisglobalperspectiveonbusinessandeducationreflects hisdiverseexperiencesintheIndiansubcontinent,the UnitedStates,andtheUnitedArabEmirates.

Welcome technology in every possible way. Efficiency and optimization are always around the corner. There is no end to it “ S COVER STORY

In2012,SumitreturnedtoDubaiandjoinedthefamily business,leadingittonewheightsofsuccess.He skillfullynavigatedthecomplexitiesofafamily-owned enterprise,balancingthepreservationoftraditionalvalues withasteadfastcommitmenttocontinuousgrowthand expansion.SumitPathakexemplifiesleadership, embodyingthefusionofarichculturalheritageanda forward-lookingvisionintheever-changingworldof internationalbusiness.

VisionaryLeadershipandStrategicAchievements

Sumitplaysadiversearrayofpivotalrolesand responsibilities.Hesteersthecompany’svisionand

strategytounprecedentedheights,making high-leveldecisionsandguidingtheentire corporateentity

Sumit’sstrategicprowessisevidentin developingthecompanyheadquarters,which consolidatedvariousdivisionsandentities undertheLinusInternationalFZCOumbrella. Thisconsolidationinvolvedcomplexaspects suchascorporateownershipstructures, corporategovernance,andestablishinga robustboardofdirectorsandadvisors.

Sumit’svisionaryleadershipalsoextends globally,withtheestablishmentofLinus International’sfirstinternationalinvestment arm.Thisinitiative,whichfocusesprimarilyon realestatedevelopments,hassuccessfully managednineactivedevelopmentsacross Nebraska,Iowa,andMissouri,collectively valuedatover$60million.

Sumitfurtherdemonstrateshisstrategic acumenbyboldlyenteringtheUKand Europeanmarketsbyacquiringamajority stakeinasuccessfulscaffoldingcompanyin theUK.Thismovesetsthestagefortwomore acquisitionsin2024,expandingandenhancing LinusInternational’sinfluenceinthe scaffoldingindustry.

Beyondbusinessexpansion,Sumithasshown acommitmenttosustainablepractices, managinggreeninitiativesthatsignificantly reducetheenvironmentalimpactofoperations. Hehasimplementedwater-savingtechnologies andasubstantialsolarplantandpioneeredthe first-of-its-kindscaffolding-focusedPrivate Equityfundwithaglobalmandate.

Sumit’sleadershipjourney,however,hasnot beenwithoutchallenges.Hefacedacritical juncturewhenheresolvedacommercial disputearisingfromamajorproject.This experiencepromptedhimtodelveintocontract management,disputeresolution,legal intricacies,andarbitration.Sumitemerged fromthisadversitywithastronger

organization,havingenhancedcontracts,systems, communicationstandards,andclientrelationships.

StrategicExpansionintoKeyIndustries

Sumitstrategicallydirectsthecompany’sexpansion effortstowardsindustriesthatresonatewithitscore expertiseinscaffoldingmanufacturingandlease/hire. Heaimstoalleviatecommonchallengesinthese sectors.

OneprimaryfocusareaistheConstructionand InfrastructureDevelopmentsector,wherescaffoldingis inlarge-scaleprojects.Sumitaimstodeepenthe company’spresenceinthisindustrybyproviding solutionsthataddresssafetyconcernsandcatertothe compliancerequirementsandcostmanagement challengesassociatedwithconstructionendeavors.

Moreover,thecompany’sforayintotheRealEstateand PropertyDevelopmentindustryalignswithits internationalinvestmentarm,whichconcentrateson realestatedevelopments.Sumitseesopportunitiesto contributescaffoldingsolutionstoprojectsinthe UnitedStatesandEurope,wherethedemandfor compliant,safe,andcost-effectivescaffoldingservices ishigh.

Inresponsetotheevolvingworldofsustainable businesspractices,Sumitexploresavenueswithinthe EnergyandUtilitiessector Thecompany’sgreen initiativespositionittoengageinscaffoldingprojects relatedtothemaintenanceandconstructionofenergy infrastructure,especiallyinrenewableenergyprojects.

Sumit’sstrategicvisionalsoextendstothe ManufacturingandIndustrialProjectssector,where scaffoldingisindispensableinfacilitiesrequiring maintenance,repair,andconstruction.Bytargeting industriessuchasmanufacturing,petrochemicals,and heavyindustries,thecompanyaimstoprovidetailored scaffoldingsolutionsthataddresstheuniquechallenges facedinthesesettings.

MiddleEastEconomicLandscapeandFuture Trends

Sumitkeenlyobservestheeconomiclandscapeinthe MiddleEastandidentifiescurrentbusinesstrendsand

dominantfactorsshapingtheregionin2024and beyond.In2023,theMiddleEastwitnesseda notablerecoveryinnon-oilsectors,especiallyin SaudiArabiaandQatar,drivenbyaresurgencein tourism.Thisrecoveryreflectstheregion’s resilienceinbouncingbackfromtheimpactofthe 2020pandemic.DiversificationeffortsbyGCC states,alignedwiththeirNationalVisions,stand outasastrategicmove.Withhealthypublic finances,theychannelsignificantinvestmentsinto giga-projects,shiftingawayfromtraditionaloildependentrevenuestreams.

Theregion’seconomicrobustness,somewhat shieldedfromglobalconcernssuchasinflationand highinterestratesbybuoyantoilpricesandstrong balancesheetsatbothsovereignandcorporate levels,benefitsfromOPEC+’sdecisionto implementadditionalvoluntaryproductioncuts. Thisdecisionstrengthensthefiscalpositionsof GCCgovernmentsdespitepotentialchallengesfor oil-importingcountriesinthebroaderMiddleEast.

Sumitanticipatesthatthemomentumtowards economicdiversificationwillpersistbeyond2024. HeexpectsGCCstatestointensifytheireffortsin thisdirection,emphasizingsustainable,long-term growthandreducedrelianceonoilrevenues. Geopoliticalstewardship,focusingoneffective governanceandregionalstabilityamidglobal uncertainties,islikelytoplayanincreasingly crucialrole.Sumitalsoforeseesadominanttrend ofembracingtechnologyandinnovation,as investmentsintheseareasdrivecompetitivenesson aglobalscale.Moreover,heenvisionsaheightened commitmenttosustainabledevelopment,aligning withinternationalstandardsandaddressing concernsrelatedtoclimatechange.

NavigatingEconomicUncertainty,Market Competition,andTalentChallenges

Sumithasfacedsignificantchallengeswhile leadingthecompanyinDubai.Oneofthemhas beentheeconomicuncertaintythathasposeda hurdle,givenDubai’srelianceonsectorssuchas realestate,tourism,andtrade.Thecity’s susceptibilitytoglobaleconomicshiftsaffectsthe

Celebrate losses. These are the best ways to learn. Some teachings might be expensive but you will prevent greater losses in the future “

Heimplementsrobustfinancialplanning, diversifyingthecompany’soperationstoenhance itsresilienceagainstunpredictablechangesinthe globaleconomiclandscape.Thisproactive strategyaimstofortifythecompanyandsustain itsgrowthdespiteeconomicchallenges.

Sumithasalsofacedintensecompetitionin Dubai’sthrivingbusinesshub.Themarket’s competitiveness,particularlychallengingfornew entrantslikeLinusInternational,necessitatesa strategicapproachtoestablishadistinctive marketpresence.Sumitfocusesoninnovative businessstrategies,customer-centricapproaches, anddifferentiationtocarveoutauniquespacefor thecompany.Hestrategicallyalignsthecompany withinthecompetitivelandscape,aimingto overcomethechallengesassociatedwith establishingandsustainingapresenceinahighly contestedmarket.

Moreover,theperpetualstrugglefortalent acquisitionandretentionaddscomplexityto Sumit’sleadershipresponsibilities.Thehigh demandforskilledprofessionalsinDubaicreates acompetitivelabormarket,makingitchallenging forthecompanytoattractandretaintoptalent. Sumitaddressesthischallengethrough multifacetedtalentmanagementstrategies,which includecomprehensiverecruitmentefforts, partnershipswitheducationalinstitutionsto nurtureaskilledworkforce,andthecreationofan attractiveworkenvironment.Sumit’semphasison fosteringapositiveworkplaceculture,coupled withinitiativesforprofessionaldevelopment, aimstoattractandretainskilledprofessionals, contributingtothelong-termsuccessandgrowth ofthecompany

EmpatheticLeadershipandTeam EmpowermentatLinusInternational

Sumitemphasizesempathyandempowerment withinhisteam,consideringthemasfundamental pillarsofmotivation.Thisphilosophyshapesa workenvironmentthatfosterscollaboration, creativity,andmutualrespectatLinus International.

Sumit’scommitmenttoclearvaluesliesattheheartof teammotivation.Theentireteam,alongwith stakeholders,embracesthesevalueswholeheartedly This sharedcommitmentformsacohesiveandalignedteam drivenbyacollectivevisionandasenseofpurpose.

Sumit’sleadershipcreatesaninclusiveworkenvironment whereeveryteammember’svoiceisheardand welcomed.Thisinclusivityempowersteammembersto raisetheiropinionstotheleadershipforthegreater benefitofthecompanyandtheteam.Thisopen communicationchannelunderscoresacultureof transparency,trust,andcollaboration.

TheteamatLinusInternationalisacohesiveunitdriven bysharedvaluesandasenseofempowerment.Sumit cultivatesanenvironmentwhereeveryteammember feelsvalued,heard,andinspiredtocontributetheirbestto thecollectivesuccessoftheorganization.Thisapproach enhancesteammotivationandcontributestothe resilienceandadaptabilityofLinusInternationalina dynamicbusinesslandscape.

BalancingAutomationandHumanConnection

Sumitfindsfrustrationandmonotonyinrepetitivetasks that,despitevariousAItechnologies,remain unautomated.Thesemundaneaspects,oftentheless excitingfacetsofthejob,challengehim.Sumit acknowledgesthatautomationdoesn’talwaysrequire generativeartificialintelligencebutstressesthe importanceofsystemsthatsimplifytasksandfreeup timeforgrowthandoptimization.Hewantstostreamline operationsandenhanceefficiencybyautomating mundanetasks.

Ontheotherhand,Sumitlovesthepeopleheencounters inhisbusiness.Meetingindividualsfromdiverse backgroundsandwalksoflifeisthemostrewardingand excitingpartofthejobforhim.Everyinteraction provideshimwithvaluableinsightsandknowledge, regardlessoftheiroriginorprofession.Thecontinuous learningandexposuretonewandamazingaspectsoflife, sharedbythosehemeets,inspireandfuelhim.His genuineenthusiasmforconnectingwithpeopleand gainingfreshperspectivesenergizeshimdaily, emphasizingthevalueheplacesonthehumanelementin hisbusinessendeavors.

GuidingPrinciplesforYoungLeadersin Dubai

Sumithasvaluableadviceforyoungleaders aspiringtomakeadifferenceinDubai.He emphasizesthesignificanceofcelebrating lossesasinvaluablelearningexperiences.He encouragesembracingsetbacksas opportunitiesforgrowth,acknowledgingthat thelessonslearned,albeitsometimescostly, preventmoresignificantlossesinthefuture. Thisperspectiveunderscorestheimportanceof resilienceandadaptabilityinnavigatingthe ever-changingbusinessenvironmentofDubai.

Sumiturgesyoungleaderstomaintaina constantstateofdiscomfort.Hesays embracingchangeandpushingthrough challengingcircumstancesisapathwayto personalandprofessionalstrength.Thisadvice reflectsthenecessityofagilityandaproactive mindsetinthefaceofDubai’sdynamic businesslandscape.

Sumitrecognizestheimportanceofguidance andunderscoresthevalueoffindingamentor. Amentor,someonerespectedandcapableof providingcontinuousguidance,isanessential resourcefornavigatingtheintricaciesofthe Dubaibusinessscene.Thisemphasizesthe importanceofseekingwisdomandinsights fromthosewhohavewalkedsimilarpaths.

Continuouslearningisanothercornerstoneof Sumit’sadvice.Hestressestheimportanceof neverceasingthejourneyofacquiring knowledge.Inarapidlyevolvingbusiness environmentlikeDubai,acommitmentto ongoinglearningisessentialforstaying relevantandinnovative.

Sumitwelcomestechnologyasacatalystfor efficiencyandoptimization.Hepresents constantimprovementthroughtechnological advancementasakeystrategyforenhancing businessratherthanposingarisk.This resonateswithDubai’sforward-thinking approachandtheendlesspossibilitiesfor improvementthroughtechnology.

THE AVIATION MAVERICK A

How Aiham Bader is Revolutionizing the Industry with Click Aviation Network

AihamBaderistheFounderandCEOofClick AviationNetwork,acompanythatis transformingtheaviationindustrywithits innovativeandtechnologicallyadvancedservices. Inthisarticle,wewillexplorehisbackground, achievements,andvisionforthefutureof aviation.

FromAspirationtoAltitude:TheGenesisof AviationJourney

AihamBaderhasmorethan10yearsof experienceintheaviationindustry,startingfrom hisearlydaysasaflightdispatcherandoperations manager.Hehasadeepunderstandingofthe challengesandopportunitiesintheaviationsector, andhehasalwaysbeenpassionateaboutfinding solutionsthatcanbenefitallthestakeholders involved.

HefoundedClickAviationNetworkin2015 withthepurposeofinitiatingaconnectivity revolutionwithintheaviationindustry.He wantedtocreateaplatformthatcould connectcharterbrokers,operators,and suppliersworldwide,andprovidethemwith comprehensiveandcustomizedsolutionsthat wouldenhancetheirefficiency,reliability,and profitability

AihamBader’sRemarkableMilestonesat ClickAviationNetwork

UnderAihamBader’sleadership,Click AviationNetworkhasgrowntobecomeone oftheleadingaviationserviceprovidersin theworld,withservicestationsinmajor airports,strategicpartners,andemployees whooffer24/7supporttoitsmembers.Some oftheachievementsandfeaturesofClick AviationNetworkare:

● ItacquiredCharterPad,oneofthe largestcharterplatformsinthe world,andexpandeditsoperations intheUSandEurope.CharterPad allowsitsmemberstoaccessrealtimeavailabilityandpricingof charterflights,andtocommunicate directlywithoperatorsandbrokers.

● ClickAviationdevelopedOmega,an ArtificialIntelligenceplatformthat facilitatesthenetworkingconceptof ClickAviationNetwork.Omega analyzesthedataandpreferencesof itsmembersandprovidesthemwith smartrecommendationsand solutionsthatsuittheirneedsand expectations.

● Iteducatespeopleaboutthe availability,affordability,and benefitsofprivatejettravel,and offerspersonalizedconsultancytoits members.Italsoorganizesevents andworkshopsthatbringtogether theaviationcommunityandfoster collaborationandinnovation.

● Thecompanydefiesthenormofthe aviationindustry’ssingularityand bridgesgapsthroughuniversal connectivity,whichfulfillstheneeds ofallaviationplayers,cutscosts, enhancesreliabilityanderadicates potentialthreats.

EnvisioningtheLandscapeofFuture Possibilities

AihamBaderhasavisionofcreatingaglobal networkthatconnectsalltheaspectsofthe aviationindustry,fromflightplanningand groundhandlingtocateringandfueling,to maintenanceandsecurity.Hebelievesthatby leveragingthepoweroftechnologyand humanintelligence,ClickAviationNetwork canprovideaseamlessandhassle-free experiencetoitsmembers,andcontributetoa sustainableandclean-energyfutureforthe planet.

Heisalsoconstantlylookingfornewwaysto improveandexpandtheservicesandfeatures ofClickAviationNetwork,andtoexplore newmarketsandopportunities.Heisnot afraidtotakerisksandexperimentwithnew ideas,ashebelievesthatinnovationisthekey tosuccessintheaviationindustry

AihamBaderisavisionaryandaleaderwho hascreatedauniqueandglobalnetworking conceptthatisrevolutionizingtheaviation industry.Heisaninspirationandarolemodel formanyaspiringentrepreneursandaviation enthusiasts,andheisdeterminedtomake ClickAviationNetworktheultimate destinationforallaviationneeds.

HOW TO TALK ANYONE TO

EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

“You’ll not only break the ice, you’ll melt it away with your new skills.” –LarryKing.Inaworldbuzzingwithsocial interactionsreducedtomeretextonscreensandemojis,the profoundimpactofagenuineface-to-faceconversation oftenfeelslikealong-losttreasure.Butwhatiftherewerea guidethatcouldrekindletheflamesofmeaningful communication,offeringacompendiumoftechniquesto notjustconverse,buttodeeplyconnect?LeilLowndes’ book,“HowtoTalktoanyone:92LittleTricksforBig SuccessinRelationships,”appearstoholdthekeytothis revitalization.

AbouttheBookandAuthor

Diveintothecaptivatingguide,“HowtoTalktoAnyone: 92LittleTricksforBigSuccessinRelationships,”authored byrenownedcommunicationexpertLeilLowndes.Witha prolificcareerspanningwriting,speaking,andcoaching, Lowndesbringsawealthofexperiencetothetable.Unveil themysteriesofeffectivecommunicationthroughpractical strategiesandpsychologicalinsightsshehascarefully curatedovertheyears.Whetheryou’reanintrovertrefining yourconversationalfinesseoranextrovertshapingyour communicationstyle,thisbookequipsyouwithactionable adviceformemorableinteractions,makingitan indispensabletoolforpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.

Thisbookisdividedintosectionsmentionedbelow:

● 9waystomakeadynamitefirstimpression

● 14waystomastersmalltalk,"bigtalk,"andbody language

● 14waystowalkandtalklikeaVIPorcelebrity

● 6waystosoundlikeaninsiderinanycrowd

● 7waystoestablishdeepsubliminalrapportwith anyone

● 9waystofeedsomeone’sego(andknowwhen NOTto!)

● 11waystomakeyourphoneapowerful communicationstool

● 15waystoworkapartylikeapoliticianworksa room

● 7waystotalkwithtigersandnotgeteatenalive

Joinusonajourneytouncoverthesecretswithinitspages –secretswiththepowertotransformhowweconnectina worldhungryforauthenticcommunication.

1. 9WaystoMakeaDynamiteFirst

Impression

Craftinglastingpositivefirstimpressionshingesonkey strategiesthatprofoundlyshapeinterpersonaldynamics. Amongthese,the“FloodingSmile”standsout—agenuine, welcomingexpressionthatgoesbeyondfleetingsmiles. “StickyEyes,”orprolongedeyecontact,conveysdeep interestandunderstanding.Physicaltouch,likearespectful handshake,forgesimmediatewarmththrough“ThePower ofTouch.”

Psychologicalmirroring—subtlymimickingbodylanguage andspeechpatterns—createscomfort.“TheKiller Compliment,”asincere,specificpraise,boostsself-esteem. Activelistening,withfocusedattentionandthoughtful questions,showsgenuinecuriosity.Maintainingpositivity andhighlightingstrengthsfostersharmony,whilenonverbalcuesenhanceyourroleasaconfident conversationalist.Approachinginteractionsjoyfullyand embracingfungeneratesinfectiouspositivity,leadingto sharedenjoyment.

Masteringthesetechniquesempowersimpactfulinitial impressions,pavingthewayforlastingrelationshipsbuilt onrespectandauthenticity

2. 14WaystoMasterSmallTalk,“BigTalk,”and BodyLanguage

Masteringeffectivesmalltalkinvolveskeyprinciples. Activelisteningisparamount;peoplelovediscussing themselves,sogenuinequestionsandinterestsarecrucial. Maintainpositivitywithsmiles,eyecontact,and enthusiasmforenjoyableinteractions.Findingcommon ground,whetherinbackgroundsorhobbies,buildsrapport. Authenticitymatters—beingtruetoyourselfprevents insincerity.

Respectisvital,especiallywhenopinionsdiffer Avoid interruptionsorbelittling.Ifconversationstalls,seek assistance;othersmightredirect.Humorlightensthemood, butavoidsoffense.Skillfulstorytellingaddsinterest,if relevant.

Nonverbalcuesmatter.Properposture,eyecontact,anda smilehelp.Whilesharingisimportant,don’tmonopolize. Exploretheotherperson’sexperiences.Endpositivelyby

expressinggratitude.Followingtheseguidelines enhancessmalltalkskillsandstrengthens connections.

3. 14WaystoWalkandTalkLikeaVIPor Celebrity

VIPsandcelebritiesemanateacaptivatingaura definedbyself-assuranceandgenuineness.Their poiseddemeanorismarkedbypurposefulpoise, directeyecontact,andareadysmilethatexudes approachability

Conversationswiththemarecharacterizedbyopen, friendlygesturesandattentivelistening,showcasing theirauthenticengagement.Theyexudeinfectious passionfortheirpursuitsandpersonallives, underpinnedbyapositiveperspectiveandboundless enthusiasm.Thisauthenticityextendstotheirattire, strikingabalancebetweenstyleandappropriateness, reflectingtheirkeeneyefordetail.Theircommitment towell-beingshinesthroughself-careroutines encompassingnutrition,exercise,andamplesleep.

Notably,theirexceptionalcommunicationskills, characterizedbyclarityandreceptivity,setthem apart.Theyarticulatethoughtswiththoughtfulness andcomprehendothersadeptly,solidifyingtheirrolemodelstatus.VIPsandcelebritiesilluminatethepath toexudingconfidence,authenticity,optimism,and polishedcommunication,establishingaremarkable standardforpoisedandimpactfulinteractions.

4. 6WaystoSoundLikeanInsiderinAny Crowd

Toeffectivelyconnectwithothers,it’scrucialto integrateinsiderjargonintoyourconversations, displayingaclearunderstandingoftheirworldand fosteringrelatability.Keepabreastofcurrentevents, asdiscussingthelatestnewsdemonstratesyour engagementwiththeworldandcontributesto meaningfuldialogues.Capitalizeonpeople’s inclinationtotalkaboutthemselvesbyasking questionsthatdelveintotheirinterestsand experiences,revealingyourgenuineinterestin learningmoreaboutthem.

Injectinghumorintoconversationscanserveasa powerfultoolforbuildingrapport,thoughit’s importanttostrikeabalancesoasnottoappear

overlyforced.Apositiveandupbeatdemeanorismagnetic, makingothersmoreinclinedtoengagewithyou.By focusingonthepositiveaspectsoflifeandsidestepping complaintsorgossip,you’llnaturallyattractpeople.

Ultimately,authenticityreignssupreme.Attemptingtobe someoneyou’renotiseasilydetectable,sostayingtrueto yourselfisparamount.Embracethesestrategiestoensure youleaveapositiveandlastingimpressiononthoseyou encounter

5. 7WaystoEstablishDeepSubliminalRapport withAnyone

Masteringtheartofbuildingrapportandforgingstrong connectionsencompassesseveralpivotaltechniques.One suchtechniqueismirroring–thepracticeofimitating anotherindividual’sbodylanguageandexpressions, fosteringasenseofeaseandrapport.Likewise, synchronizingbreathingpatternsgeneratesaprofound feelingofconnectionandbolstersinterpersonalties. Employingidenticalwordsandphrasesastheotherperson furthersolidifiesmutualunderstandingandshared encounters.

Unearthingcommongroundthroughsharedinterestsor experiencesservestocementtheseconnectionsevenmore deeply.Skillfullyincorporatingaperson’snameshowcases activelisteningandgenuinecuriosity.Insuitablecultural contexts,physicaltouchcanalsointensifytheseconnections. Ultimately,aheartfeltsmiletranscendslinguisticbarriers, radiatingwarmthandreliability.Byadroitlyapplyingthese techniques,individualscanelevatetheirinteractions,giving risetorelationshipsimbuedwithsignificance.

6. 9WaystoFeedSomeone’sEgo(AndKnow WhenNotTo!)

Toenhanceself-esteemandcultivatepositiveconnections, severaleffectivestrategiescomeintoplay.Offeringgenuine, specificcomplimentscansignificantlybolsterfeelingsof valueandrecognition.Showingsincereinterestintheir accomplishmentsbyinquiringabouttheirpassionsand achievementsdemonstratesadmirationfortheirendeavors. Grantingleadershiproles,seekingtheirinputoncrucial matters,orprovidingundividedattentioncanmakethemfeel trulysignificant.

Utilizingtheirnameduringconversationsunderscoresyour attentivenessandunderscorestheirimportance.Subtly mirroringtheirbodylanguageenhancesthesenseof

connection.Alight,respectfultouchonthearmor shouldercommunicatesaffectionwithout oversteppingboundaries.Injectinghumorinto interactionsfostersarelaxedatmosphereand elevatestheirmood.

Attentivelisteningandrespectfortheirviewpoint arepivotalinreinforcingtheirself-worth.Active participationindiscussionsshowcasesyour authenticcuriosity.Lastly,freelyexpressingpraise andgratitudewhenwarrantednurturesconfidence andfortifiespositiveemotions.Integratingthese techniqueseffectivelycontributestobolstering someone’sself-esteemandoverallwell-being.

7. 11WaystoMakeYourPhonea PowerfulCommunicationsTool

Intoday’sfast-pacedworld,yoursmartphoneisa vitaltoolforeffectivecommunicationand meaningfulconnections.Itsimplifiesarranging meetingswithconcisemessagesproposingtopics, times,andlocations,expeditingresponses,and allowingmessagerefinement.Afterproductive meetings,expressgratitudethroughshorttextsor emails,reinforcingtakeawaysandshowing appreciation.Stayeffortlesslyconnectedby updatingviatext,email,orsocialmedia,keeping othersinformed,andnurturingfutureinteractions.

Yourphoneaidspreparationtoo,asquickonline searchesprovideconversationmaterialbefore meetingnewpeople.Duringdiscussions,it’sa reliablenote-takingtool,capturingkeypoints. Recordingaudioduringpresentationshonesskills, whilefilmingyourselfenhancesnonverbal communication.However,remembertotake breaksforbalance.Setcommunicationboundaries foruninterruptedfocus.Yourphonecanalsomake apositiveimpactbystrengtheningbonds, volunteering,oraidingcharitablecauses, extendingfulfillmentbeyondyourself.Inthis dynamiclandscape,yoursmartphoneisabridgeto efficiency,connection,andpersonalgrowth.

8.

15WaystoWorkaPartyLikea PoliticianWorksaRoom

Navigatingsocialsituationsandbuilding connectionsatpartiesrequireseffectivestrategies. Assessroomdynamicsuponarrivaltoidentify

partnersandavoidawkwardness.Proactivelyintroduce yourselftointerestingindividualsforengagingdiscussions. Nonverbalcueslikeopenbodylanguagecommunicate approachability Activelisteningandrememberingdetails demonstrategenuineinterest.Carryingbusinesscards simplifiescontactexchange,maintainingeyecontactenhances engagement.Preparationiskey,consideringtheguestlist, goals,andconnections.

Choosingbetweenminglingandeatingdependsonpriorities. Politelyexcuseyourselffromunenjoyableconversationsfor betterinteractions.Skillfulintroductionshighlightingshared interestsencourageconnections.Engagingconversationsrely onopen-endedquestions,curiosity,andhumor.Post-party, follow-upsexpressappreciationandinterest.Handling awkwardmomentsgracefullyinvolvesconfidentresponses. Implementthesestrategiestoexcelsocially,optimizeparty experiences,andfosterconnections.

9. 7WaystoTalkWithTigersandNotGetEaten Alive

Whendealingwithdifficultpeople,it’shelpfultoadoptseveral strategiestomaintainpositiveinteraction.First,mimictheir bodylanguageandtoneofvoicetoestablishrapportandcreate acomfortableatmosphere.Additionally,agreeingwiththeir points,evenifyoudon’tfullyagree,demonstratesattentive listeningandrespectfortheirperspective.Avoidingarguments iscrucial,astheycanescalatetensions;instead,seekcommon groundtofosterunderstanding.Whilepolitenessandrespect shouldbemaintainedregardlessoftheirbehavior,it’s importantnottoengageinconfrontationaleyecontactthat couldprovokeachallenge.

Understandingthathurtfulcommentsfromdifficultindividuals arenotpersonalandrefrainingfromtakingoffensecanhelpin maintainingemotionalcomposure.However,ifaconversation becomesoverlyhostileorunsafe,it’sacceptabletowithdraw fromthesituationtoensurepersonalsafety.Bycombining thesestrategies,individualscannavigateinteractionswith difficultpeopleeffectivelyandmaintainabalancedapproachto communication.

Intheclosingchaptersofthisamazingbook,wegraspthetools towieldconversationasanart.Thisbookunderscoresthat communicationisthevitalthreadconnectinghumanity.With theseinsights,weadvancetowardmasteringsociallandscapes, leavingmeaningfulimprints.Letthiswisdompropelyouintoa realmwhereeveryinteractionisachancetoradiate.Embrace thelanguageofconnection,andwitnessitstransformative abilitytocaptivate,inspire,andforgeenduringbonds.

INSIDE THE LEADERSHIP OF MURAD AL RAMADAN M

Building an Empire in the Finance Industry

MuradAlRamadanistheCEOofGIICaptial,a subsidiaryofGulfIslamicInvestments(GII),a full-serviceShariah-compliantfinancialservices companythatprovidesinvestmentopportunitiesin realestate,privateequity,andtechnologysectors.

Heisanaccomplishedexecutiveandinvestment professionalwithover20yearsofexperiencein theindustry.Inthisarticle,wewillexplorehis careerjourney,achievements,andvisionforthe futureofIslamicfinance.

Murad’s

CareerTrajectoryTowardLeadership

MuradAlRamadanstartedhisprofessionalcareer inaccountingandauditingin2000,workingwith KPMGBahrainandQatar.Hethenmovedtothe investmentsector,workingasaRealEstate InvestmentDirectorforGFHFinancialGroup,a leadingIslamicinvestmentbank.

In2016,hejoinedINOVEST,apubliclylisted investmentcompanyregulatedbytheCentralBank ofBahrain,astheCEO.Heledthecompany’s transformationandgrowth,executingsuccessful

transactionsinvariousmarkets,includingthe GCC,Turkey,theUK,andtheUS.

In2020,hebecametheCEOofGIICapital,a subsidiaryofGulfIslamicInvestments(GII), afull-serviceShariah-compliantfinancial servicescompanythatprovidesinvestment opportunitiesinrealestate,privateequity,and technologysectors.Heisresponsiblefor overseeingthecompany’soperations, strategy,andperformance.

LeadingwithFocusandDedication

MuradAlRamadanhasastrongtrackrecord ofleadingandexecutingsuccessful transactionsinvariousmarkets,withafocus onIslamicfinance,corporategovernance,risk management,andstrategicplanning.Someof hisachievementsandfeaturesare:

● Hehasextensiveknowledgeand expertiseinIslamicfinance,whichis basedontheprinciplesofShariah

lawandprohibitsinterest,speculation,and unethicalactivities.Hehascontributedtothe developmentandgrowthoftheIslamicfinance industry,whichisestimatedtoreach$3.8trillion by2022.

● Hehasbeeninvolvedinseverallandmark deals,suchastheacquisitionofa40% stakeintheiconicAstonMartin ResidencesinMiami,theacquisitionofa 25%stakeintheRitz-Carltonin WashingtonDC,andtheacquisitionofa 50%stakeintheFourSeasonsResortin Seychelles.

● Muradhasbeenrecognizedandawarded forhisachievementsandleadership,such astheBestCEOAwardbyWorldFinance Magazinein2018,theBestCEOAward byGlobalBankingandFinanceReviewin 2019,andtheBestCEOAwardby InternationalFinanceMagazinein2020.

● Heisamemberofseveralprofessional andindustryassociations,suchasthe BahrainAssociationofBanks,theBahrain InstituteofBankingandFinance,andthe BahrainBusinessmen’sAssociation.Heis alsoactiveinsocialandcharitablecauses,

suchassupportingeducation,health,and sportsinitiatives.

● MuradholdsaBachelorofSciencedegree inBusinessAdministrationfromthe UniversityofBahrainandaMasterof BusinessAdministrationdegree(honors) fromtheNewYorkInstituteofTechnology (NYIT),USA.

VisionaryMindsetforGreaterAchievements

MuradAlRamadanhasavisionofcreatingaglobal networkthatconnectsinvestors,entrepreneurs,and innovators,andprovidesthemwithShariahcompliantandvalue-addedsolutionsthatsuittheir needsandexpectations.HebelievesthatIslamic financecanplayakeyroleinachievingthe SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs)and promotingsocialandenvironmentalresponsibility

Heisalsoconstantlylookingfornewwaysto improveandexpandtheservicesandfeaturesofGII Capitalandtoexplorenewmarketsand opportunities.Heisnotafraidtotakerisksand experimentwithnewideas,ashebelievesthat innovationisthekeytosuccessintheinvestment industry

CEO | Chapter Collective

NABiL KHURSHiD’S

Enprneuria Symphn i Catalzin Innva an Cravit Champi of Prvacy

NabilKhurshidistheFounderandCEOof ChapterCollective,acompanythatprovides privacy-focusedsolutionsfordigitalidentity,data ownership,andsocialmediareform.Heisan experiencedexecutiveandleaderinthefieldsof banking,humanresources,andtechnology.Inthis article,wewillexplorehisbackground,achievements, andvisionforthefutureofprivacy.

BuildingBlocksofNabilKhurshid’sSuccess

NabilKhurshidhasover20yearsofexperienceinthe bankingandinvestmentindustry,workingwith leadingcompaniessuchasKPMG,GFHFinancial Group,NationalBankofAbuDhabi,andWestpac.He hasanexpertknowledgeofIslamicfinance,corporate governance,riskmanagement,andstrategicplanning. Hehasexecutedsuccessfultransactionsinvarious markets,includingtheGCC,Turkey,theUK,andthe US.

Healsohasawealthofexperienceinthefieldof humanresourcesandleadership,havingsuccessfully workedinglobalcompaniesacrosstheUnitedArab Emirates,Pakistan,andAustralia.Throughouthis career,hehasconsistentlydemonstratedstrong

leadershipskills,drivingorganizational changeandstrategywhilespearheading large-scaletransformationprograms.His expertiseextendsacrossvarious disciplineswithinhumanresources, showcasinghisversatilityand adaptabilityindiverseenvironments.

HeholdsaBachelorofSciencedegreein BusinessAdministrationfromthe UniversityofBahrainandaMasterof BusinessAdministrationdegree(honors) fromtheNewYorkInstituteof Technology(NYIT),USA.Heisa memberofseveralprofessionaland industryassociations,suchastheBahrain AssociationofBanks,theBahrain InstituteofBankingandFinance,andthe BahrainBusinessmen’sAssociation.Heis alsoactiveinsocialandcharitablecauses, suchassupportingeducation,health,and sportsinitiatives.

FromInnovativeStrategiesto MilestoneMoments

NabilKhurshidhasapassionforbuilding purpose-driventeamsandproducts.He firmlybelievesinthepowerofcohesive andmotivatedteams,andactivelyworks towardscreatinganenvironmentthat fosterscollaboration,innovation,and employeegrowth.Nabil’sdedicationto empoweringindividualsextendsbeyond hisprofessionalendeavors,asheis deeplycommittedtogivingbacktothe communityandhelpingotherssucceed.

Inpursuitofhispassion,hefounded ChapterCollectivein2020,wherehe servesastheCEO.ChapterCollectiveisa companythatprovidesprivacy-focused solutionsfordigitalidentity,data ownership,andsocialmediareform. Someoftheachievementsandfeaturesof ChapterCollectiveare:

● Itoffersaplatformthat empowersindividualstocontrol theirowndigitalidentity,data,

andsocialmediapresence,andto protecttheirprivacyandsecurity online.Itallowsuserstocreateand managetheirowndigitalprofiles, shareandmonetizetheirdata,and accessdecentralizedsocialmedia platformsthatrespecttheirrightsand preferences.

● Itleveragesblockchaintechnologyand artificialintelligencetocreateasecure, transparent,andefficientsystemthat ensurestheauthenticity,integrity,and ownershipofdata.Italsouses encryptionandanonymization techniquestosafeguardtheprivacy andconfidentialityofdata.

● Iteducatespeopleaboutthe importanceandbenefitsofprivacyand advocatesforsocialmediareformand regulation.Italsoorganizeseventsand workshopsthatbringtogetherthe privacycommunityandfoster awarenessandaction.

CraftingTomorrowthroughVisionary Lenses

NabilKhurshidhasavisionofcreatingaworld whereindividualshavefullcontroland ownershipoftheirdigitalidentity,data,and socialmediapresence,andwhereprivacyis respectedandprotected.Hebelievesthat privacyisafundamentalhumanrightanda prerequisitefordemocracyandfreedom.

Heisalsoconstantlylookingfornewwaysto improveandexpandtheservicesandfeaturesof ChapterCollective,andtoexplorenewmarkets andopportunities.Heisnotafraidtotakerisks andexperimentwithnewideas,ashebelieves thatinnovationisthekeytosuccessinthe technologyindustry.

TALK LIKE TED The

9PublicSpeakingSecrets of the World’sTopMinds

Intherealmofmoderncommunication,theabilityto

captivateanaudienceandconveyideaswithimpactis paramount.Enter“TalkLikeTED:The9Public SpeakingSecretsoftheWorld’sTopMinds”by CarmineGallo.Thisbookunveilsthestrategiesemployed byrenownedTEDTalkspeakerstodelivercaptivating andinfluentialpresentations.Gallodissectsnineessential principlesthathavetransformedpublicspeakingintoan artform,offeringreadersthekeystoinspiring, connecting,anddrivingchangethroughthespokenword. Inanagewhereeffectivecommunicationisalinchpin skill,thisbookoffersaroadmaptomasterthecraftof compellingpublicspeaking.

AbouttheBook

“TalkLikeTED:The9PublicSpeakingSecretsofthe WorldsTopMinds,”authoredbyCarmineGallo,servesas anilluminatingguidetothecaptivatingartofpublic speaking.Drawinginspirationfromtheglobally acclaimedTEDTalks,Gallodistillstheessenceofwhat makesthesepresentationssoimpactfulandmemorable. BydissectingthetechniquesofsuccessfulTEDspeakers, thebookunravelsnineessentialprinciplesthatunderpin theirabilitytoengage,inspire,andinfluenceaudiences. Throughpracticalinsights,real-lifeexamples,and actionableadvice,Galloequipsreaderswiththetoolsto transformtheirowncommunicationskills,enablingthem toconveyideaswithcompellingauthenticityandleavean indeliblemarkonanyaudience.

Thisbookisdividedintosectionsmentionedbelow:

● Emotional

● Novel

● Memorable

Joinusaswerevealthelessonsfromthebook.

1. StartWithaStrongStory

Acaptivatingstoryatthebeginningofyourpresentation immediatelydrawsyouraudience’sattention.Narratives havethepowertoemotionallyengagelisteners,making themcuriousaboutwhatcomesnext.Awell-craftedstory createsapersonalconnectionbetweenyouandyour audience,settingthestageforamemorableandrelatable presentation.

2. HaveaClearMessage

Yourcoremessageisthecentralideayouwantyouraudience tograsp.It’sessentialtoarticulatethismessageclearlyand succinctly.Afocusedmessagehelpsyourlistenersunderstand thepurposeofyourpresentationfromtheoutset,guidingtheir thoughtsandallowingthemtofollowyourpresentationmore effectively

3. UseSimpleLanguage

Effectivecommunicationhingesonclarity.Usingsimple languageandavoidingunnecessaryjargonensuresthatyour audiencecomprehendsyourcontenteasily Whenyouspeakin astraightforwardmanner,youcreateaninclusiveatmosphere whereeveryonecanunderstandandengagewithyourideas.

4. BePassionate

Passionisamagneticforcethatdrawspeoplein.Whenyou genuinelycareaboutyourtopic,yourenthusiasmbecomes contagious.Youremotionalinvestmentcapturestheattention ofyouraudience,makingyourpresentationnotonly informativebutalsoinspiringandimpactful.

5. UseVisuals

Visualaidsenhanceyourspokenwords.Theyprovideavisual representationofyourideas,makingthemeasiertounderstand andremember Visualsbreakdowncomplexconceptsandadd depthtoyourmessage.Justremembertousevisualssparingly andensuretheycomplementyournarrativeratherthan overshadowit.

6. Practice

Practiceisthekeytoapolishedpresentation.Rehearsingyour talkmultipletimeshelpsyoubecomemorecomfortablewith theflowandstructure.Itallowsyoutorefineyourpacing, gestures,andtoneofvoice.Themoreyoupractice,themore confidentandpoisedyou’llappear,whichinturncaptivates youraudience.

7. Don’tUsePowerPoint

Whilevisualaidsarevaluable,relyingsolelyonPowerPoint slidescanmakeyourpresentationfeelmonotonous.Instead, emphasizedynamicstorytellingandengaginginteractionswith youraudience.Yourabilitytoconnectpersonallyandconvey yourmessagepassionately

willkeepyouraudience’sattention farbetterthanaseriesofslides.

8. MakeItPersonal

Sharingpersonalanecdotes humanizesyourpresentation. Personalstoriescreateanemotional connectionbetweenyouandyour audience,fosteringrelatabilityand empathy Whenlistenersfeela personalconnectionwiththe speaker,they’remorelikelytobe investedinthemessagebeing delivered.

9. EndWithaCalltoAction

Acompellingconclusionisvitalto leavealastingimpact.Encourage youraudiencetotakeactionbased onyourmessage.Thiscouldbe anythingfromadoptinganew mindsettoimplementingaspecific behaviorchange.Awell-craftedcall toactionmotivatesyourlistenersto applywhatthey’velearned,ensuring thatyourpresentationhasatangible impactontheirlives.

KeyTakeaways

“TalkLikeTED:The9Public SpeakingSecretsoftheWorld’sTop Minds”byCarmineGalloisabook thatoffersinsightsintoeffective publicspeakingbyanalyzingsome ofthemostpopularTEDTalks.The bookdistillsthestrategiesand techniquesusedbysuccessfulTED speakersintoninekeytakeaways:

● PassionandEnthusiasm

Bepassionateaboutyourtopic. Enthusiasmisinfectiousandmakes yourmessagecompelling.Amarine biologist’sgenuineloveforthe oceans,evidentinherTEDTalk, drewtheaudienceintoherworldand inspiredaction.

● StartwithaStory

Beginwithacaptivatingstory Storiesconnectwithyouraudience andmakeyourmessage memorable.Thinkofthedyslexic entrepreneurwhoturnedhis challengesintosuccessby developinganinnovativeapp.

● ThreeStories

Includethreestoriesthatillustrate yourmainpoints.Shareapersonal journeyoftransformation,lessons learnedfromadversity,andastory thatcombinesnumbersandhuman experiencetoreinforceyour message.

● UseNumbers

Numbersprovidecredibilityand clarity Theyanchoryourideasin reality.Forexample,ascientist usedstatisticstohighlightthe impactofqualityeducation, complementingastoryofayoung girlsjourneyfrompovertyto university.

● BeVisual

Supplementyourstorieswith visualslikeimages,charts,and graphstoclarifycomplexconcepts. Aneuroscientist,forinstance,used brainscanstoillustratetheeffects ofmindfulnessmeditation.

● ClearandEngaging Delivery

Speakclearly,avoidmumbling, andmaintainasteadypace. Practiceextensivelytoboost confidence.Amathematician’s TEDTalkseamlesslycombined storytellingandmathematical insights,leavingtheaudiencein awe.

● EngageYourAudience

Connectonapersonallevel.Make eyecontact,smile,andusegestures. Apsychologist’swarmandfriendly demeanormadeheraudiencefeel liketheywerehavingaconversation withafriend.

● EndwithaCalltoAction

Finishwithacalltoaction.Tellyour audiencewhatyouwantthemtodo next.Forinstance,ifyou’re advocatingforsustainability, encouragesimpleactionslike reducingplasticusageandplanting trees.

● LeaveanIndelibleMark

CraftingacaptivatingTEDTalk involvessharingyourpassion, startingwithengagingstories, incorporatingthreeillustrative stories,usingnumbersforclarity, beingvisual,speakingclearly, practicingdiligently,engaging authentically,andinspiringaction. Leaveanindeliblemarkonyour audience,ignitingcuriosityand inspiringchange.

“TalkLikeTED”offersa transformativeguidetopublic speakingbydissectingthesecrets behindrivetingTEDTalks.Gallo’s insightsemphasizethepowerof emotionalconnection,storytelling, andauthenticity.Throughpractical strategieslikeharnessingpassion, incorporatingvisuals,andmastering bodylanguage,thebookempowers readerstocraftimpactful presentations.Bydistillingthe essenceofTED’ssuccess,itequips speakerswiththetoolstocaptivate, inspire,andleaveanindeliblemark ontheiraudiences,ultimately transformingcommunicationintoa compellingartform.

A Self-Committed Entrepreneur Remarkably Tackling The Challenges Of Crisis MOHAMED SAIEED

Theunprecedentedimpactof thepandemichascaused manyhazardsinthe businessscenario.Everybusiness platformwitnessedarapiddigital transformation.Timeslikethis demandcompetentleadershipto helpgetthroughthetoughphase. OnesuchleaderisMohamed Saieed,CEOofPotensiaSystems. Heisnotonlyremarkablytackling thechallengesofthepandemic,but alsodeliveringitsclientswith excellentITsolutions.Mohamedisa self-committedpersonwhohada keeninterestintechnologyfroma veryyoungage.Withyearspassing, hispassiongrewashestarted readingandself-learning,andhe decidedtopursuehispassion.He completedhiseducationin ComputerScienceatSwansea University,andlatertoaddtothe skillsethepursuedanMBA.

Moreover,tokeepupwiththe markettrendsandpredictthem, Mohamedpursuedadiplomain MarketingfromtheAmerican UniversityinCairoandadiplomain

ArtificialIntelligencefromOxford. Hehasadistinctperspectiveforthe entrepreneuriallifeandsays,“When you’re your own boss, it’s very different from working for someone else—as you’ll be working towards your dream and passion. You'll be learning something new every day, and it’s not only on the business side but also on the personal side.”Heis theco-founderofseveralcompanies andPotensiaSystemsisoneofthe deareststohisheart.

UniqueBouquetofSolutions

BasedinUAE,PotensiaSystemsis asystemintegratorthatdesignsand deploysindustry-specifictechnology andstreamlinebusinessoperations throughtheportfoliosofsolutions, managedservicesandconsultancy

PotensiaSystemsisableto implementsolutionsgloballyand offersbespokehigh-endtechnology solutionsforcompaniesaroundthe world.Itsintegratedsolutionsfor businessescombinethelatest productswithitsteam'sexpertise

andknow-howtodeliverexcellent outcomesfortheclients.These bouquetsofsolutionsincludeSmart CitiesandDataCentersfor Government,SmartSolutions,and CyberSecurityalongwithELV systems.PotensiaSystemshelps businessestorespondquicklyto theirtechnologyrequirementsand buildthenecessaryITinfrastructure designedtoprotectpeople,property, andinformation.Thishelpsto supportthelong-termgrowthofthe business.

Mohamedunderstandsthatthe companieswillseeasignificant slowdowningrowthduringthis financialyearastheygrapplewith theupheavalwroughtbythe COVID-19pandemic.Inresponseto thechallengesposedbythe pandemic,heshared“We tried to think out-of-the-box to provide unique solutions to our clients.” Mohamedandhisteamare introducinginitiativeslikethe sanitizinggates,thermalcameras, smarthelmets,virtualmeeting rooms,ande-signaturesolutions.

CombatingWiththePandemic

Mohamedstatesthattheteamis PotensiaSystems'greatestasset.He says,“We are all one team one family and that's our key to success—together we will make it happen.”Itisachallengingtimeto serveclients.Despitethechangesin thebusinessscenariotheteamis strivingtoprovidethebestwithina healthyway.Keepinginlinewith thecurrentbusinessscenario

this is the safest course of action during the pandemic, it does inhibit collaborative efforts and opportunities for hands-on training,”saysMohamed.He anticipatesthatsoonenoughthe drawbacksofremoteworkingwill becomeclearerforenterprisesand theywilllookforwaystosmooth disruptionsforemployees.Dueto this,technologieslikeVRwillgain popularity.Companieswillbeseen adoptingtechnologieslikevideo

PotensiaSystemshasupdatedthe workflowsystemsandtheteamhas adaptedtothischanging environmentveryquickly Theteam ismotivatedtobeusableand accessibletotheclientswithoutany interruption.Forthis,theteamhas shapedarobustactionplanandhas implementedspecificprecautionsfor theITOperationsandDevelopment teamstoensurecontinuity

WelfareofEmployeesIsPriority

Mohamedsharesthatworking remotelyisthesafestcourseof actionduringthepandemic.“While

AdoptingtheNewNormalof Industry

Mohamedisoptimisticthatthecrisis willnotbringPotensiaSystems servicestoahalt.Heandhisteam arepreparedtodeliverthebest outcomesandwalksuccessfullyout ofthesetimesofuncertainty Amid crisis,theteamofPotensiaSystems haschangedthelogistics, transportation,supplychain, purchasing,andworkflow.He

MESSAGE FOR THE READERS

“This is a pivotal moment in our history. Like many of you, I am confident we will get through this. When we do, we will look back with pride on how we did so, together. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.”

conferencingforsmoothworkflow amongsttheemployees.

Abusinesscannotsurvivewithout peopleandtakingcareoftheir welfareistheresponsibilityofthe leader.Mohamedapprehendsthat COVIDhasfaredtohaveadverse mentalandfinancialaffectsand currentlyitisimportanttopay attentiontotheemployeesandhis clients.

Thus,hehasensuredthehighest safetyandhealthstandards.

furthershares,“Technology has helped us to serve our clients either on maintaining their business running and providing solutions that could help in identifying unnormal human temperature and sanitizing solutions.”

Itisassumedthatthepandemicwill leavetheworldwithmanystartling challengesandlifeafterCOVID-19 willnotbethesameasbefore. Mohamedanticipatesthatthe normalnewworldstrategywillbe implemented,andadvicestochange themindsetsandadapttothenew changes.

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