Rachel Dawson

3 weeks ago | fastcompanyme.com | Rachel Dawson

How many hours of sleep are you getting? Is it quality rest? Are you tracking your REM? Chances are, you’re not sleeping as well as you think. From late-night scrolling to unpredictable schedules and rising anxiety levels, the obstacles to quality sleep are well-documented. In the MENA region, making the case for sleep essential. Not surprisingly, the region’s appetite for sleep tech is rising.

4 weeks ago | fastcompanyme.com | Rachel Dawson

When we think of work it’s important to recognize that it’s not just the place we go, it’s also a thing we do. Office spaces often reflect form and function — but if it’s a tech company, they’re expected to go deeper. Apart from embodying a company’s values and culture, a forward-thinking vision is hoped for. Schneider Electric’s new regional headquarters in Dubai Silicon Oasis aims to do that. The company officially opened its 10,000 sqm campus, nicknamed the Nest, this Monday.

4 weeks ago | fastcompanyme.com | Rachel Dawson

Sustainability is one of the few social issues people expect companies to act on. Even so, many organizations are not transparent about what they are on track to achieve in realistic terms, their sustainability progress, and what work still needs to be done. But that’s about to change in the UAE. Marking a pivotal milestone in the country’s climate governance, UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects, which will come into effect on May 30.

1 month ago | fastcompanyme.com | Rachel Dawson

Health tourism is gaining global traction, driven by travelers seeking quality care, alternative treatments, and holistic wellness experiences abroad. In response, nations around the world are developing frameworks to attract medical travelers—and Qatar is poised to become a contender on the international stage with its upcoming medical visa rollout. Qatar’s new medical visa is more than a policy update—it’s a strategic move to position the country as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism.

2 months ago | fastcompanyme.com | Rachel Dawson

The Netflix series Adolescence touched many a nerve and has sparked a conversation relevant to households and boardrooms. While it explores the emotional turmoil of teenage life, it also spotlights something less visible but equally pressing: the silent stress carried by parents raising teens. This is true in the Middle East for parents with high-stress jobs and long workdays who struggle to find enough time for their children.