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Time Business News
3 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Why Every Growing Company in Dubai Needs a Management Consultant?
In Dubai's ever-evolving business environment, growth is both a goal and a challenge. As organizations expand, they often face complexities involving strategy, operations, talent and compliance. This is where Management consulting Dubai can offer structured, strategic support. From startups scaling operations to established companies entering new markets, the role of a Management Consultant becomes indispensable. Many businesses struggle to translate high-level goals into everyday actions. We've worked with several fast-growing SMEs in Dubai that lacked a clearly defined roadmap for expansion. Through a combination of stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis and financial modeling, we helped them prioritize initiatives and measure progress through key performance indicators (KPIs). Example: A logistics firm based in Jebel Ali Free Zone improved customer acquisition by 27% in six months after implementing a consultant-designed go-to-market strategy. Dubai is a business hub connecting the Middle East, Africa and Asia. However, understanding the intricacies of local licensing laws, Emiratisation policies and regional business etiquette is crucial. Experienced Management consultants offer valuable market research, cultural fluency and legal insights particularly in regulated industries like healthcare, construction and finance. Growth often brings inefficiencies. We recently partnered with a fintech startup in DIFC to streamline its operations. By automating repetitive tasks and reengineering internal workflows, the company saw a 40% reduction in overhead within three months. Tip: A management consulting firm can conduct a process audit to uncover hidden costs and inefficiencies across supply chains and service delivery models. Whether you're integrating new technology, hiring at scale, or undergoing internal restructuring, smooth transitions are critical. Management consulting firms in uae support organizational development by training leadership teams, aligning departments and designing performance management frameworks. Example: We facilitated a change management plan for a retail chain expanding across Dubai, helping them retain 95% of their core staff during the transition. Dubai is at the forefront of digital innovation. The Smart Dubai initiative alone has spurred major shifts in how businesses use technology. Consultants can guide your firm in adopting tools like CRM platforms, AI-powered analytics, or blockchain for transparent record keeping transforming how you operate and compete. Fact: According to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, 63% of businesses cite 'lack of tech expertise' as a key barrier to digital transformation. A qualified consultant fills that gap. As a fast-growing economy, Dubai enforces strict regulations especially in free zones and regulated sectors. Consultants help ensure your company meets labor laws, VAT obligations and cross-border compliance rules, reducing the risk of audits or fines. We routinely collaborate with legal experts and local authorities to help our clients obtain licenses, draft commercial contracts and pass due diligence reviews. Internal teams often operate in silos. Consultants provide a third-party view, asking the right questions and uncovering blind spots. This fresh perspective drives innovation, better decisions and long-term sustainability. At Auriga Consultants we've helped more than 100 companies across the UAE overcome growth barriers by offering practical, data-backed solutions to Dubai's unique regulatory and cultural world. Dubai's vibrant market offers boundless opportunities but only to businesses that plan and execute with precision. A qualified management consultant acts as your strategic partner, delivering actionable insights, operational improvements and compliance readiness. If you're serious about scaling smartly in Dubai, investing in the right consulting expertise could be your most valuable decision yet. Name: Auriga Consultants Contact No.: +971 2622 1551 Email: info@ More Info: TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Trump policies threaten brain drain in biomedical research
Advertisement Take Kendall Square in Cambridge — arguably the densest cluster of biomedical brainpower on the planet. This didn't happen by chance. It's the result of brilliant scientists — both local and international — coming here, training here, and staying here. They've pushed one another to go further, think bigger, and move faster. That density of talent and resources has been a game changer, leading to companies like Moderna, which developed one of the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and is now pioneering American biotech prowess goes beyond Kendall Square, of course. From San Diego's biotech giants to North Carolina's Research Triangle, this model of bringing in the world's brightest minds — a strategy of competition and collaboration — has led to hundreds of startups, advanced new drugs and diagnostics, and spurred American leadership in biomanufacturing. These ecosystems fuel jobs and growth. For example, Advertisement But that model is fragile. The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to NIH research funding, as high as At the same time, it may become harder for international scientists to come here and collaborate with US scientists, which fosters the competitive environment that has long made America a global leader in science. The H-1B visa — a key pathway for high-skilled workers — is likely to face Some may think our scientific edge is rooted too deeply to be concerned about losing talent, but history tells otherwise. Argentina's golden age of science in the 1950s and 1960s — marked by strong government support, Nobel Prize awards, and major breakthroughs in quantum physics — was ended abruptly by Advertisement It's why Europe, Canada, and China are laying out the red carpet to attract scientists disillusioned by America's shifting policies. In Europe, leaders As top scientists go elsewhere, so will their breakthroughs. The critical mass of talent that powers American biomedical science will scatter. So will the next generation of treatments, cures, technologies, jobs, and economic momentum that comes as a result of having this critical mass. Progress will happen elsewhere. But it will happen more slowly because no one place will have the critical mass needed to drive innovations forward at the same pace. And this impending brain drain will have a real impact on American lives. When discoveries happen in the United States, we are among the first to access new treatments. If biomedical leadership slips, we risk a future where the most advanced treatments are discovered elsewhere and we're stuck waiting in line to get access to them. In the best-case scenario, Europe or Canada will fill the vacuum. But the far more likely scenario is that China will become the undisputed leader in biomedical science. China has been pouring tens of billions of dollars into its biomedical enterprise, just as the United States is cutting back. And Chinese science has Advertisement Still, that's assuming someone can recreate what we've built in the United States, which is no small feat, even for China. The American ideals of freedom and fairness have led to an ecosystem of public investment, private capital, world-class universities, and global talent that is unique and a potent recipe for success. That's why losing this ecosystem wouldn't just be a setback for the United States — it would be a loss for global science, slowing progress for everyone. One of my favorite reflections of what makes the current ecosystem so effective comes from Wolfgang Ketterle, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist at MIT. Despite offers from the top institutions in his native Germany, he's repeatedly chosen to stay put. Why? Because his students come from every corner of the globe, and that intellectual diversity, he told the German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung in 2001, makes the science better: 'The different viewpoints enable entirely new ways of thinking.' Advertisement Keeping that a reality in the United States will require action. Many are hoping this moment will pass, but hope is not a strategy. The next 20 years will be defined by advances in biotechnology. The most transformative innovations in medicine, health, biomanufacturing, and national security could still come from the United States if we choose to not squander our advantages. That means renewing our investment in science and defending the ecosystem that makes discovery possible: competitive, dynamic, and inviting to the best minds, wherever they're from.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots 'butterfly girl' opens up on daily struggle with painful rare skin condition
EXCLUSIVE: Isla Grist lives with epidermolysis bullosa, which she describes as a "constant battle". Teenager Isla Grist has opened up on the constant struggle she faces living with a rare genetic skin blistering condition. Isla, 16, also thanked her football legend pal Graeme Souness for his help in raising awareness of the painful disease known as butterfly skin. The former Rangers boss recently swam the Channel for epidermolysis bullosa charity DEBRA. Souness and fellow Old Firm hero Scott Brown – also an ambassador for the charity – have now asked people to sign up to Join Team EB and do their own challenge. Isla, from the Black Isle, near Inverness, said: 'Living with EB is a constant battle. It is painful. Inconvenient. It's a horrible thing to live with. I'm itchy and in pain all the time. 'I can't do things normal people do, like walk unaided and hold a cup of tea. I spend a huge amount of time getting my bandages changed and going to hospital appointments. 'I just want to lead a normal free from the incessant itch and pain. It is intolerable.' But the inspirational teenager said that it helps to know that the public want to support her and hopes the challenge campaign spreads awareness so more people understand her condition. She said: 'I think that it's great that people in Scotland want to get involved and spread awareness of EB. 'Graeme and I are both proud to be Scottish and would love the nation to do whatever they can. 'If you are thinking about a challenge, just do it, every little helps. Thank you for being part of the battle against EB. 'It's important for people to talk about it. The more people that know about EB and understand how painful it is, the easier it is for those of us living with EB. 'So many people have been so kind, supportive and generous which makes me very grateful.' Isla helped Graeme through his recent double swim of the English Channel, when he was struggling at the mid-point and a call from her spurred him on to finish the gruelling task. She said: 'It made me feel blessed that I could do that for him, and help get him to the finish line. 'I feel very privileged that he has done these challenges on behalf of me and all of the EB community.' Graeme, 72, said: 'I was seriously flagging in the middle but a call from Isla really gave me the boost (and perspective!) I needed to forge on. 'She was having her gruelling five-hour bandage change but typically for her, she still wanted to call me to spur me on. 'This is why we are doing this – and it's why we are now asking anyone who wants to push themselves for a brilliant, really important cause to Join Team EB.' Former Celtic captain Scott added: 'I don't think that I'll be swimming the Channel but I'm definitely looking at ideas to do a challenge of my own for DEBRA this summer. 'I hope the people of Scotland will get behind us and join Team EB – kids like Isla deserve a shot at a better life with our help.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Isla was also impressed by the team from The Malletsheugh restaurant in Glasgow who jumped out of a plane in DEBRA T-shirts to help launch the campaign last weekend. She said: 'Well done. That must have taken some courage. I couldn't do it! Thank you for supporting DEBRA. And thank you to the Daily Record for helping us.' Isla admitted she is puzzled when people talk about the hardman Graeme was known as in his footballing and management careers. She says she has only known him as her friend who hates to see her in pain. And the brave teenager has a challenge for the legendary midfield enforcer too. 'Graeme, I challenge you to say no to my Paddington Bear stare! 'I have only known him as the Graeme he is today. So to think of the footballer Graeme is weird to me. 'Thank you again to everyone – together we can fight this. 'Scottish people are the best in the world and I truly value your support and solidarity '. If you would like to take on any sort of challenge for DEBRA with the Daily Record – walk, run, take on a swim, add daily steps, walk your dog, or anything at all – then you should visit join-team-eb.
The Hill
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Live updates: GOP looks for consensus on Trump bill after Rules Committee all-nighter
The House Rules Committee started debating the 'big, beautiful bill' at 1 a.m. Wednesday and is still going, seeking consensus from the Republican factions that want their conditions met. President Trump's attendance Tuesday morning seems to have spurred more discussion on sticking points, in particular the SALT cap. The legislation includes an extension of the tax cuts President Trump enacted in 2017, energy policy, changes to Medicaid and a debt limit increase, among other provisions. Once the House Rules Committee advances the bill, the full chamber can debate and vote on the legislation. Speaker Mike Johnson wants that done by Memorial Day — now only five days away. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, this time to testify in front of two House panels. Also appearing as a witness in budget or oversight hearings: FCC chief Brendan Carr and Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Trump on Wednesday will host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, about a week after the U.S. welcomed a group of white South Africans, Afrikaners, as refugees. The president has spurned South Africa, saying it discriminates against them. Follow along all day for updates to these stories and more.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's smartphone exports soar, surpassing petroleum products, diamonds in FY25
Surpassing traditional players like petroleum products and diamonds, India's smartphone exports surged nearly fivefold to the US and about fourfold to Japan in the past three years as the country's top exported goods, according to government data. The smartphone exports rose by 55 per cent to $ 24.14 billion in 2024-25 from $15.57 billion in 2023-24 and $10.96 billion in 2022-23. In the last fiscal, the top five nations where India registered the highest growth in smartphone exports were the US, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, and Czech Republic. India's exports to the United States alone rose from $2.16 billion in 2022-23 to $5.57 billion in 2023-24 and $10.6 billion in 2024-25. A significant export growth has also been registered with Japan where shipments surged from $120 million in 2022-23 to $520 million in FY25. "This rapid ascent has propelled smartphones to become one of India's top exported goods, overtaking traditional leaders like petroleum products and diamonds for the first time," a commerce ministry official told PTI. Over the past three years, exports from the sector has experienced a healthy surge, transforming the country into a major global manufacturing and export hub, the official said. This growth is underpinned by government initiatives such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has spurred investments, scaled up local production, and integrated India more deeply into global value chains. Apple and Samsung accounted for nearly 94% of India's smartphone exports in 2024, riding on continued expansion in their local manufacturing operations, according to market research firm Counterpoint's 'Make in India' Service report. Shipments of Made-in-India smartphones grew 6% year-on-year in 2024, led by a surge in exports by the two global giants, the report added. Growth projection for 2025 Smartphone manufacturing in India is expected to grow in double digits in 2025, alongside increasing local value addition.>
