New research from global talent specialists Robert Walters has uncovered that 71% of professionals in the Middle East have declined a job offer… simply because the interview process raised red flags. We get the details from the Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Jason Grundy.

We also dive into the UAE’s brand new Green Innovation District, launched yesterday at Expo City Dubai. We speak to Palmade, the Dubai startup turning palm leaves into biodegradable products, about why they’re one of the first businesses to sign up.

In a market that never stands still, attractions are having to evolve, offering experiences that are both meaningful and future-focused. So how do major destinations adapt to a more competitive tourism landscape, while keeping sustainability and education at the heart of what they do?

And with 2025 declared as the Year of Community in the UAE, we speak with H.E. Marwan Rashid Binhashim, CEO of Dubai Community Contributions Establishment (Jood), about a new initiative launched to give companies and individuals a structured, transparent way to give back to society.

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