Umaradmin, Author at Shaf Rasul

A vibrant image featuring Scottish produce like whisky, salmon, and local craft beers arranged against a backdrop of Scottish countryside, highlighting the booming food and drink industry.

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27 March 2025

Raise a Glass to food and drink boom

I have always championed the food and drink industry in Scotland. It’s incredibly instrumental in…

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Shaf Rasul discusses the impact of the UK’s new immigration rules on Scotland’s labour market and economy.

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24 December 2018

Rules leave gap in labour market in UK

Scottish businesses will certainly have been watching with great interest as the Home Secretary Sajid…

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Shaf Rasul’s column discussing Christmas shopping, the rise of online bargains, and challenges for Scotland’s high street.

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17 December 2018

Best to shop around for xmas deals

It’s fair to say that it has been a pretty tumultuous seven days since my…

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Shaf Rasul’s column encouraging Scottish businesses and individuals to spread festive cheer through community support.

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10 December 2018

We can all spread some festive cheer

There’s no denying Christmas is around the corner now. You can’t enter a shop without…

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Shaf Rasul’s column on why local small businesses are key to Scottish enterprise.

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3 December 2018

Stakes are high for our small firms: Use local shops or lose them

I’m all for supporting local businesses – they’re the backbone of Scottish enterprise – so…

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Shaf Rasul reflects on the ups and downs of 2018 in Scotland and looks ahead to 2019.

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1 December 2018

Glimmers of hope amid 2018 gloom

It’s safe to say that 2018 probably hasn’t been your favourite ever year—at best, it’s…

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Shaf Rasul’s column on AI, driverless buses, and Scotland’s transport revolution.

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26 November 2018

Don’t forget the robot revolution

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly taking over our world – from Amazon’s Alexa voice technology in…

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Shaf Rasul’s column on Scotland’s record year for commercial property deals, key investments, and business optimism despite Brexit.

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19 November 2018

Commercial deals are still hot property

With so much business hesitation being prompted by Brexit, it wouldn’t be a surprise if…

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Shaf Rasul’s column on Dundee’s Michelin plant closure, local economy, oil and gas in Aberdeen, and other Scottish stories.

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12 November 2018

Business plan needs to help city

Dundee was dealt a real hammer blow last week following the news that tyre giant…

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Shaf Rasul’s column on Glasgow’s new role as a creative hub, featuring the new Channel 4 hub, gaming success, and community highlights.

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6 November 2018

Glasgow is the new star of the small screen

Television broadcasting began in earnest in Britain with the BBC in 1936 and by 1997…

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Raise a Glass to food and drink boom

Rules leave gap in labour market in UK

Best to shop around for xmas deals

We can all spread some festive cheer

Stakes are high for our small firms: Use local shops or lose them

Don’t forget the robot revolution

Commercial deals are still hot property

Business plan needs to help city

Glasgow is the new star of the small screen

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