UAE and Saudi Arabia lead Middle East need for mental health support according to Knight Frank report
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A frequent traveller’s mind: Managing mental health and well-being amidst constant travel
Travelling for work blurs the line between working hours and personal time, so it’s important to plan ahead to avoid burnout
Dubai
TikTok’s quiet quitting trend is a reminder for bad bosses in the UAE and not lazy employees
A user’s video on the short-form video app has garnered over 3.5 million views on the social media platform, and has also caught the attention of millennials and those who fall under the Gen Z age group
Arabian Business Forum
Minding your own business? The importance of investing in employees mental wellbeing in the workplace
The modern Middle East workforce is young, purpose-focused and more comfortable talking about their struggles with stress, balance and more. Companies need to listen, adapt and lead with a positive plan, says Hamish Clark, Chief Wellness Officer at PwC Middle East
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Finding our ‘second curve’ can help us reveal our true, fulfilled selves
The quest for more is evolutionary: More money, more status, more possessions. But the reverse may suit us better, especially as we get older
Arabian Business
AB UAE Forum: Expert urges ‘community built on trust’ to further destigmatise mental health
Haill said companies in the UAE are already starting to recognise the role they play in people’s mental wellbeing
Arabian Business
Mental health and the future of work: Two day Arabian Business event to unpack key issues for industry
The Arabian Business UAE Forum is back for 2022, this time as a two-day event featuring thought-leaders and experts to address technology and mental health
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Is it ever ok to cry at your desk?
If you’ve never cried at your desk, you might think this is madness, possibly the worst thing you could do in the workplace, but in all honesty, crying could create more positives than negatives
Coronavirus Pandemic
More than 50 percent of UAE residents claim that the pandemic adversely affected their mental health: report
The UAE government’s decision to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions came as a relief for the mental health of residents, who have been coping with isolation and anxiety associated with the pandemic, the YouGov report stated
Airline operations
Aviation industry needs to prioritise mental health of pilots while tackling post-Covid threats: experts
In addition to physical troubles, the pandemic affected pilots’ cognitive abilities such as situational awareness, working memory, concentration, reaction time, and multitasking, experts said
Dubai police
Mind Force DXB is tell-tale sign of Dubai’s evolving mentality on mental health
Dubai Police has teamed up with mental health advocate Chris Haill and strategic partner Omnia for the initiative that will broaden the conversation on mental health
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Why businesses should invest in the mental health of their workers
Medical experts and health insurance executives say the return on investment for companies is clear, with less burnout, less absenteeism and less presenteeism, meaning more productivity