Iraq is quietly emerging as a significant growth market for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in the Middle East. While it may not dominate headlines like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, Iraq’s unique market dynamics are attracting renewed interest from major consumer brands and recruitment specialists. Written by…...

  Iraq is quietly emerging as a significant growth market for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in the Middle East. While it may not dominate headlines like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, Iraq’s unique market dynamics are attracting renewed interest from major consumer brands and recruitment specialists. Written by…...

  WHATS ON OUR MIND What Theatre Taught Me About Hiring. Written by Anjali Samuel | Tuesday 17 June 2025 When I’m not screening resumes or prepping candidates for interviews, I’m often somewhere in the wings of a black box theatre, waiting for my cue. Turns out, the difference between…...

  Iraq is quietly emerging as a significant growth market for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in the Middle East. While it may not dominate headlines like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, Iraq’s unique market dynamics are attracting renewed interest from major consumer brands and recruitment specialists. Why FMCG…...

  Iraq is quietly emerging as a significant growth market for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in the Middle East. While it may not dominate headlines like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, Iraq’s unique market dynamics are attracting renewed interest from major consumer brands and recruitment specialists. Why FMCG…...

  By Jasim Altaf The FMCG hiring landscape in the GCC is transforming rapidly. With market dynamics evolving in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Qatar, top consumer brands are taking a strategic approach to talent acquisition because in today’s competitive environment, hiring the right people is directly tied…...

Best Practices to Attract and Retain Top Talent in SMEs -Authored by Anjali Samuel, Managing Partner – Mindfield Resources SMEs account for the majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic development. They represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment…...

Gender Diversity Within the Construction Sector -Authored by Anjali Samuel, Managing Partner – Mindfield Resources In the last 10+ years, there has been a significant social change and societal development in the Middle East. The changing mindset and growing acceptance of women's rights have undoubtedly raised the percentage of women…...

  In response to the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, many companies are requiring some or all of their employees to work from home. While working remotely does provide some advantages such as saving time and money by eliminating commuting, it can also increase stress levels. For many, this is an…...

The coronavirus outbreak has triggered an accelerated trial run for remote work at a previously unthinkable scale. What we learn in the next few months could help shape the future of work and drive innovation across a range of business functions and industries. However, while much of the focus has…...