The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to ample talent and inspiring leaders eager to share their success stories. Bayt.com, the number one job site in the Middle East, joined forces with MAD Talks to create a storytelling platform that brings to the spotlight the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders and renowned experts, through a series of downloadable videos and audio podcasts. The stories touch upon inspiration and life changing moments, success & failures, struggles & break-through, challenges & opportunities, and candid advice straight from the most inspirational thought leaders in the MENA.
Bayt.com is always committed to providing job seekers, employers, and professionals with the most up-to-date technologies and tools to help them meet their career needs. This partnership brings about yet another free and easily accessible resource; new video interviews that will enable audiences to watch and learn from the leaders and outstanding professionals of the region, while engaging with the content directly on Bayt.com’s website.
Of the key economic elements addressed in this study, three quarters (75%) of respondents believe that availability of jobs is the most important factor. Affordable housing (72%), followed by reasonably-priced day to day necessities (70%) and career growth (70%) were also of high- importance to respondents. Based on residents’ scoring, Abu Dhabi and Dubai ranked the highest in the region in terms of economic factors.
Speaking about this innovative partnership, Rania Nseir, Business Development Director at Bayt.com said: “We are really excited about hosting the Middle East’s leading business experts and thought leaders, and having them share their thoughts with the world. At Bayt.com, it has always been our priority to empower people in the region with the tools and information to lead their lifestyle of choice, and this series of videos will be relevant and engaging, incorporating a compelling storytelling format. More than ever, the region needs an inclusive ecosystem of entrepreneurs and aspiring professionals, and this is the reason we proliferate ideas and engage with the brightest minds on daily basis.”
MENA respondents’ priorities for their city’s standard of living revolve around safety, education, and healthcare. Feeling of stability and security (84%), quality of education (81%), availability of healthcare facilities (81%), and quality of available healthcare facilities (80%) emerge as the most important standard of living factors. Dubai and Abu Dhabi also pulled ahead of the rest of the region for standard of living factors.
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“The videos are created by teams who are passionate about making a difference and providing people in the region with content that engages them and makes them think and reflect,” said Tariq Qureishy, Founder & CEO of MAD Talks.
“It’s all about story-telling and always has been. Video is the new way forward. It’s about authenticity. We address tough issues candidly” he added. “Partnering with Bayt.com will enable us to have wider reach for the amazing business leaders, entrepreneurs and great thinkers, who will share their inspirational stories and real life knowledge and experience to a large audience. These video interviews and podcasts provide an easy-to-digest and entertaining resource of information and inspiration for professionals and companies using Bayt.com.”