Issue 110: The Future of Work is Now

Surprise! People love working four-day work weeks

BackstoryWisam AmidOctober 21, 2022technology, remote work

A New Week for a New Year

The UAE kicked off 2022 on a Monday!

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 9, 2022uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, workweek

The UAE at 50

As we look to the next 50 years, the UAE has embarked on the most important reforms in the country’s history.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidDecember 3, 2021uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, abu dhabi, golden jubilee, expo, Expo 2020

Issue 66: The Secret Is Culture

How the Gulf is embracing one of its greatest assets.

Issue 65: The Slow Road to Sudden Change

Design fundamentals are transforming in a major way.

Issue 64: Do Nothing

The key to productivity might just be to take it slow.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 17, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, remote work, wellbeing, Digital wellbeing

Issue 63: Pulling the Future Forward

Governance is transforming before our eyes

The Essential Work of Creativity

Supporting the artists, storytellers, performers and other creatives who are placing this turbulent period in context will be essential to building new narratives.

Opinion, Culture, Remote WorkWisam AmidApril 28, 2020remote work, covid-19, creativity, design, storytelling

Why Brand Matters Most in a Crisis

As businesses act to navigate the covid-19 crisis, maintaining brand authenticity will be the key to success.

Pivoting Towards Teams

Building an effective and tightly knit team will help businesses navigate this crisis and prepare for future challenges.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidApril 18, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19, teams, teamwork

How I Work: Samer El Sahn

In this edition, we speak with Samar El Sahn, Vice President of Product, about his approach to remote work.

Inside XischeWisam AmidApril 9, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

Stop Worrying About Productivity

Embracing boredom is a balm for our anxious times. Plus, the wellbeing and productivity benefits of letting your mind wander are manifold.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidApril 6, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

How I Work: Abed El Or

In this edition, we speak with Abed El Or to find out his approach to digital work. .

Inside XischeWisam AmidMarch 25, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

Inside Remote Work at Xische

Remote work can be a source of heightened camaraderie and productivity, if we prioritize empathy.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidMarch 24, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

How I Work: Baris Gulmez

In this edition, we speak with Baris Gulmez, our director of engineering, to find out his approach to digital work.

Inside XischeWisam AmidMarch 24, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

How I Work: Mary Ames

In this edition, we speak with Mary Ames, our Director of Strategy, to find out more about her digital approach to work.

Inside XischeWisam AmidMarch 22, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

How I Work: Wisam Amid

In this edition, we speak with Xische’s managing director Wisam Amid to find out more about his digital approach to work.

Inside XischeWisam AmidMarch 21, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

Managing A Transition to Remote Work

Gulf News — Xische has been experimenting with remote work for several years. Managing Director Wisam Amid shares insights learned from coordinating teams across 4 continents.

Opinion, Published, Remote WorkWisam AmidMarch 18, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, UAE, remote work