According to recent data, Israeli universities and medical centres are experiencing a surge in creating startups. This rise has seen an increase of over 120% in new startups set up yearly by academic institutions, from 34 in 2016 to 75 in 2020. These startups account for 13% of the new startups established in Israel. Tech […]
End of an Era: Bed Bath & Beyond Goes Out of Business The iconic home goods retailer, Bed Bath & Beyond, has filed for bankruptcy and announced that it would be liquidating its inventory. The company, a staple in homes across the United States since the 1990s, has struggled to keep up with online competitors […]
Dr. Farouk El-Baz, Director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, USA, is a space scientist and geologist at NASA who has extensively studied the geology of the Middle East. In an exclusive interview with The Western Connect Magazine, Dr. El-Baz sheds light on the untapped potential of Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources and […]
As the CEO of Orascom Construction, Osama Bishai has been leading one of the world’s largest contractors for over a decade. With a strong presence in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States, Orascom has been involved in numerous infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects. We had the opportunity to interview Bishai and learn more […]
The Western Connect Magazine had the opportunity to sit down with Omar El Hamamsy, CEO of Orascom Development Egypt (ODE), to discuss the company’s success and plans. Please tell us a bit about Orascom Development Egypt and its mission.Orascom Development Egypt is part of Orascom Development Holding (ODH), a leading developer of fully integrated destinations […]
Boeing has recently addressed a parts issue on its 737 Max airplane that may affect its production and delivery. The problem was related to a “non-standard” manufacturing process used on two fittings in aft fuselages, which may impact certain 737 Max 8 planes, the company’s most popular model. The manufacturer clarified that it is not […]
In a recent interview, Chuck Robbins, the CEO of Cisco Systems, shared his thoughts on the perceived slowdown in the tech industry. Despite concerns from some analysts, Robbins expressed optimism and confidence in the industry’s continued growth. Robbins, who has been the CEO of Cisco since 2015, is a former college basketball player who once […]
In this interview, Edwina Dunn, the Founder of The Female Lead, discusses her organization’s mission to promote gender equality by empowering women through education, research, and mentorship. She discusses the challenges women face globally, including discrimination, unequal pay, and limited access to education and healthcare, and how her organization is working to address them. The […]
Do you need help with productivity? Do you find it challenging to take action on your goals and commitments? Look no further than Mel Robbins’ ‘5 Second Rule’ – a proven productivity hack that can transform how you approach your work. The ‘5 Second Rule’ is a simple but effective technique that requires you to […]
Social psychologist and World Business Forum speaker, Amy Cuddy, believes that the traditional hierarchy of power in the workplace has shifted in recent years. Today, businesses are empowering employees at all levels by nurturing their resources. This power shift has changed the nature of power in the industry. According to Cuddy, power has evolved to […]