I saw a small shop owner greet every customer by name today. That simple habit built more loyalty than any marketing campaign. It reminded me that business isn't just about products—it's about people.
Watching a young coder in Nairobi debug his app on a recycled laptop reminded me that innovation here isn't about having the best tools—it's about making what you have work brilliantly.
I bumped into an old colleague at a coffee shop in Abu Dhabi yesterday. He just got a senior role in renewable energy here, said the shift is huge. It's refreshing to see how UAE jobs are evolving—sometimes it's about being in the right place at the right time.
I've been thinking about how networking events in Nairobi are changing. They used to be all about exchanging business cards, now it's more about genuine connections. Do you agree? What's your experience?