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Hoping for a diplomatic path to calm in the Strait of Hormuz

All eyes are currently on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains the single most important oil transit route in the

Wishing safety and stability across the Middle East

My thoughts are with all those in the United Arab Emirates, Iran and across the wider region during this difficult

Azerbaijan’s unique ability to talk to everyone – and why this matters for business

From my experience in international business, I learned that one thing matters more than loud statements: who you can talk

Deepfakes as a powerful tool used against businessmen

In this blog, I want to touch on something I don’t often talk about, but that I believe is very

From Venezuela to Iran and Greenland: what businesses should watch now

As 2026 begins, world events are moving quickly. The removal of Venezuela’s leader, unrest in Iran and talk of US

Leading with technology in 2026

As we step into the new year, I have been reflecting on how the role of a CEO has evolved.

The year of change: how leaders adapted in 2025

From my experience, 2025 has been a demanding but transformative year. While change and uncertainty are not new, many pressures

UAE’s business environment: stability and growth amidst the 9% corporate tax

When the UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax in 2023, many wondered about its impact on the country’s appeal as

The end of the UK’s non-dom era and the new wave to the UAE

For years, the UK’s non-domiciled (non-dom) made it an easy place for global entrepreneurs and investors to base themselves –

Azerbaijan: the land of opportunity and growth

November has always held a special place in the hearts of Azerbaijanis – a time when we come together to