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UAE Moments
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♐ Sagittarius Daily Horoscope for August 3, 2025
Adventure's always calling, Sagittarius, but today you're being nudged to check your inner compass before sprinting off. The vibe is all about alignment—between your dreams and your reality, your goals and your habits. If something feels off, don't ignore it. Zoom out, reframe, and aim with intention. Career You're usually all about the big picture, but today calls for attention to the finer points. Someone might come to you with a fresh opportunity—stay open, but read the fine print. Financially, it's a great day to review subscriptions or random expenses draining your wallet. Love You're craving connection with depth, not just fun flings—surprise! Whether you're in a relationship or single, today's about emotional honesty. Open up, ask questions, and don't shy away from those 'real talk' moments. Vulnerability might just bring the spark you're missing. Mental Health Mentally, you're feeling both curious and restless. Don't ignore your need for inspiration—switch up your usual content diet, explore a new topic, or journal out your wildest idea. That brain of yours needs play as much as purpose. Body Your body needs freedom, not structure—so skip the rigid routine and get moving your way. Dancing in your kitchen? Trail run? Yes and yes. Avoid overindulgence, though—your energy may be high, but your stomach might not be on the same page. Pro tip: Wander, but with wisdom. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Choose the adventures that align with who you're becoming. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! This article was previously published on qatarmoments. To see the original article, click here
Fast Company
30-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Building teams that scale: The trust-adaptability connection
Early in my leadership journey, I learned a pivotal lesson the hard way. I'd been brought in to help a company scale when we were hit with a sudden market pivot, and a core revenue driver evaporated almost overnight. In that moment, our ability to realign the business wasn't about having a perfect strategy. It came down to something far more fundamental: whether our leadership team trusted each other enough to have candid conversations, admit mistakes, and move decisively together. That experience crystallized a fundamental truth for me. Adaptability is impossible without trust, because trust gives a team permission to move forward in the face of uncertainty. It allows for proactive flexibility—the ability to assess information quickly, make decisions with imperfect data, and course-correct in real time, all while staying anchored to the company's long-term mission. And without that psychological safety, you get reactive chaos. THE A.T.A. FRAMEWORK: AN OPERATING SYSTEM FOR SCALE To consistently build the kind of trust that enables adaptability, I've learned leaders can't leave it to chance. It requires installing a dedicated operating system for the team: a system of three interconnected pillars I call the A.T.A. Framework. And if one pillar is weak, the whole structure degrades. Alignment (The North Star): This is the shared understanding of what the organization is trying to achieve. It gives the team a 'shared North Star,' an essential guide that clarifies what everyone is solving for so individual efforts become additive, not contradictory. Trust (The Engine): This, to me, is the foundational element that allows for productive friction. At the executive level, where every decision has real financial and organizational consequences, pressure to appear certain can lead to guarded conversations. Trust is what counteracts this, empowering people to challenge ideas, debate outcomes, and surface problems early without fear of repercussion. Without it, alignment simply degrades into compliance, not true ownership. Adaptability (The Steering): This is the team's operational capacity to shift tactics while preserving alignment to the mission, because it allows them to course-correct with both speed and discernment. Together, these pillars form a powerful system on paper. But a framework is useless if it can't survive the realities of hypergrowth, as the very process of scaling is designed to tear this system apart. WHY SCALING IS A NATURAL ENEMY OF TRUST As a company grows, it naturally creates layers, distance, and inevitable gaps in communication. This is when foundational trust begins to erode, especially when people feel disconnected from decisions or believe agendas are hidden. To counteract this decay, leaders must over-communicate context, not just decisions. I personally host monthly town halls where I walk through not just what we're doing, but why, including where I see risks. That transparency allows trust to scale with the business and sets the stage for the practical application of the framework. To translate these principles into a living part of the culture, I rely on three consistently effective mechanisms designed to make transparency the default: Weekly 'Warts And Worries' Forums: We hold these to normalize transparency because when leaders are openly vulnerable, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. Blameless After-Action Reviews: The focus here is on systemic learning, not individual blame, which is vital for accelerating collective improvement. Structured Debate Sessions: These are designed to build the team's muscle for navigating uncertainty and providing a controlled setting for hard, ambiguous issues. I saw the power of this approach firsthand while leading my team at FinQuery through a significant product expansion. The initiative created real tension across our product, sales, and customer success teams. But instead of forcing alignment, I paused to facilitate a series of uncomfortable, yet honest, discussions around assumptions and risks. By creating that space for trust and adaptability, we accelerated our roadmap by nine months and increased customer expansion revenue by 30%. THE LEADING INDICATORS OF A RESILIENT TEAM And while a dramatic turnaround like that is a powerful proof point, leaders can't afford to wait for lagging indicators to gauge their team's health. So, I've learned to watch for the subtle leading signals that show up in the daily rhythm of the business. Here's what I track now: Pace Of Decision-Making: A slowdown is often the first sign that trust is fraying and people are avoiding difficult conversations. Quality Of Escalations: It's not just volume, but what's being surfaced. Too many escalations can signal a lack of peer trust, while too few may mean people fear speaking up. Leadership Stability: High senior-level churn is an unmistakable red light for breakdowns in executive trust. Speed Of Course-Correction: A team that trusts itself admits and learns from mistakes quickly, rather than letting them fester. Tracking these signals provides a real-time dashboard of your team's health and allows you to make adjustments before cracks become fractures. TO SCALE FASTER, YOU MUST FIRST BUILD THE FOUNDATION Ultimately, this all points to the most counterintuitive lesson I've learned about leading through hypergrowth: the temptation is always to sprint nonstop, but enduring speed only comes from slowing down first. You have to pause to build the norms that allow a team to thrive under pressure—a discipline that's more essential than ever as distributed work strains informal trust-building. In my experience, you don't win by simply moving faster; you win by being structurally ready for the journey. And investing the time upfront to build the operating system of alignment, trust, and adaptability is the fundamental design choice a leader can make to ensure growth is not just rapid, but also sustainable and durable.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia aims to lead regional gaming industry with PlayStation Studios
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's leading hub for game development through a strengthened partnership with PlayStation Studios Malaysia. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the country's growing ecosystem, supported by government incentives and industry collaboration. In a Facebook post, Gobind detailed discussions on expanding the studio's regional role while boosting local talent and vendors. 'At the PlayStation Studios x Government of Malaysia Strategic Alignment Discussion today, we explored ways to deepen this synergy. From studio workforce growth and vendor enablement to aligning with national policies such as the Digital Content Ecosystem (DICE) Roadmap, artificial intelligence (AI) and Malaysia Digital,' he said. The minister emphasized Malaysia's competitive edge, driven by strong academic-industry ties, international partnerships, and technological advancements. 'This is in line with our mission to develop talent and lead the gaming sector in the region. I am confident we will see meaningful progress as a result of this meeting,' he added. The initiative aligns with national strategies to elevate Malaysia's digital economy, reinforcing its reputation as a key player in global game development. – Bernama
Gulf Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
‘Transience' by The Creative Cubes examines impermanence at DIAC
The Creative Cubes Gallery unveiled its latest group exhibition Transience: The Flow of Being, on June 14 at Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC). Curated by Dubai-based artist and curator Swapnil Jawale and to run till June 21, the multidisciplinary exhibition brings together 24 diverse contemporary artists who explore the theme of impermanence, through varied mediums and styles. The inaugural evening commenced with a welcome by Diyali Sen Bhalla, DIAC Chairperson, followed by the remarks of Swapnil, who introduced the exhibition's theme. 'This exhibition explores the fleeting, yet deeply beautiful nature of life – where every moment is both an ending and a beginning,' he said. 'Transience is a reminder that nothing in life is static — we grow, we evolve, we transform. Just like art, our identity flows in between form and formlessness. 'The show honours those invisible threads — of memory, culture, nature, and being — that root us in the present, while drawing from the past and dissolving into what's next.' The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Chief Guest Khurshid Vakil, Co-founder of Marina Home Interiors. Vakil's views resonated with the exhibit's theme, as he emphasised the emotional value of spaces, aesthetics, and the dynamic relationship between art and identity. Anita Sahai's artwork depicting freedom. The event also welcomed special guests including eminent Emirati artist Ahmad Al Awadhi Rukni, Art Senior Anjini Prakash Laitu, renowned water colourist Atul Panase, Dr. Supriya Kulkarni Sudhalker and Dr. Uday Sudhalker. Participating artists are Aakanksha Kshatriya, Anita Sahai, Asma Mehmood, Ayesha Yusuf Bhatti, Diyali Sen Bhalla, Gesere, Isabelle Alves, Kritika Iyer, Kiran Kumar, Marwa Elbadawi, Murugesh Thaigarajan, Nashwa Nagy, Pari Sagar, Ranjisha Raghavan, Ravindra Parkhi, Rooma Ejaaz, Saliha Hanif, Samishka Jawale, Sandeep Soni, Smithashree Balaji, Sonia Sahni, Srirupa Bose, Swaraj Jawale, Ulyana Okava and Vandana Arora. Marwa Elbadawi's work Alignment radiates quiet strength; it is joined to minimalism. Rooted in Islamic metaphysics and the wabi-sabi philosophy, the Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness, her art weaves together silence, material, and memory, embodying a sacred yet grounded presence. Murugesh Thaigarajan is an accomplished artist and educator. His work addresses the loss of humanity in a mechanised world and uses vivid colours to explore identity and emotional connection to Nature. Swapnil Jawale, who is also an artist, showcases a piece from his ongoing series Shivakala: Timeless Creations. Marwa Elbadawi's artwork. The work seamlessly blends Indian traditions with contemporary symbolic forms. A dedicated advocate of contemporary and traditional art, Swapnil has curated the Indigenous Artistry section at international exhibitions for several years, and continues to mentor and uplift grassroots artists. His vision for Transience brings together global voices, and staying rooted in shared cultural traditions. Ravindra Parkhi's artwork Jubilant Moments stands out for its sophistication and mature technique. Parkhi is known for his international presence and active participation in residencies and biennales, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Kritika Iyer is a young, emerging talent. Her Malar series reimagines femininity through the metaphor of flowers. The work balances structure and softness, and is rooted in textile traditions and cultural symbolism. With an eye trained in architecture and a heart drawn to storytelling, she bridges structure and spirit, form and feeling. Sonia Sahni is trained in both science and art; her evocative canvases invite viewers into a layered experience of mystery, design, and vibrant expression — a reflection of her background in Ayurveda and space design. Kritika Iyer's serial work. Sandeep Soni is a petroleum engineer by profession and IIT graduate and a hobbyist artist who believes that art is the very essence of life. His surreal, story-driven artworks blend intellect, emotion, fantasy and philosophy. He also explores creative outlets such as music, graphic design and photography, embodying a holistic, artful existence. Isabelle Alves was born in Mauritius and is now based in Dubai. She is a mosaic artist whose pieces echo Nature's intricacies. Her work, marked by meticulous craftsmanship fusing glass, stone and other materials, presents a harmonious, organic aesthetic. Ulyana Okava's emotionally charged works aim to awaken inner consciousness. Drawn from personal growth and spiritual reflection, Ulyana's art touches on ecological awareness and carries a message of light and healing to the world. Samishka Jawale (left) and Swapnil Jawale. Srirupa Bose's conceptual installation Imprints explores the integration of experiences across a lifetime. Drawing on the metaphor of tree rings, the piece invites viewers to reflect on the cumulative nature of time, insight, and self-awareness. It encourages a deeper understanding of how individual experiences layer over time to create meaningful transformation. 'Transience: The Flow of Being,' said Diyali Sen Bhalla, 'is curated by the dynamic duo of The Creative Cubes, Swapnil and Samishka Jawale. The Creative Cubes is more than just an art space - it's a movement. They have consistently given a platform to artists in different and interesting exhibitions. This exhibition is a collection of high standard artworks from acclaimed and emerging artists and offers a compelling exploration of technique, emotion and brilliance.' Diyali is also a visual artist, illustrator and fashion designer, who celebrates life through abstracts. DIAC Chairperson Diyali Sen Bhalla. The Creative Cubes was founded by Samishka Jawale and is a UAE-based gallery that champions diverse artistic narratives, from indigenous art to experimental forms. With a strong presence at major events like World Art Dubai, the gallery is committed to creating cross-cultural platforms for artists worldwide. The Creative Cubes nurtures and showcases both established and emerging talent. Since 2025, it has also been expanding its digital footprint, offering global access to curated collections and artist collaborations through its online platform.
Irish Examiner
03-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Titleist aiming for improvement with new additions to golf ball options
If you're the sort of golfer who likes to draw a line on your ball before every round, Titleist has been paying attention. The newest additions to its golf ball options is the AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 models, feature a new 360-degree alignment marking designed to make setup on the green (and on the tee box) more precise and automatic. Golfweek reports that the AIM 360 design is the latest evolution in Titleist's ongoing exploration of printed alignment aids. While previous iterations, such as the Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment models, were more directional, AIM 360 encompasses the entire golf ball. The look is more prominent and symmetrical, and the practical benefit is clear: it gives players an easy way to square up to their target, whether you're lining up a putt or teeing the ball up and aiming down the left side of the fairway to play your cut. It also allows players to judge the quality of their putting stroke because, after lining up a putt, if the stripe remains smooth and solid as the ball rolls, you know you struck the putt properly. When the stripe wiggles, the face and path were not square to your target line at impact. In controlled testing conducted by Titleist's R&D department, golfers showed up to a 35% improvement in directional accuracy when using AIM alignment designs compared to the standard Pro V1 side stamp.
