Umaradmin, Author at Shaf Rasul

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18 December 2023

Granite City primed for eco charge

With Scotland’s ambitious targets for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to achieving net-zero emissions…

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My Column

11 December 2023

Action needed or more pubs will face last orders

In the ongoing saga of Scotland’s hospitality sector, the recent news that Scotland’s pubs and…

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Illustration of a ferry navigating rough ocean waves with a bold headline above reading “Political failings leaves choppy waters for firms.”

My Column

4 December 2023

Crudely put the future for oil jobs is not looking slick

Mixing politics and business is never plain sailing – and the ongoing saga of the…

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My Column

27 November 2023

Protect your brand or end up canned

Entrepreneurship is often the lifeblood of us Scots. We have a rich history of innovation…

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20 November 2023

Churches to inspire a rebirth

Scotland’s Churches Trust has revealed that the rate of church closures has rapidly accelerated since…

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My Column

13 November 2023

Rural boost will help all nation thrive

I’ve always found Scotland to be a promising hub of new business endeavours.After all, there…

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My Column

6 November 2023

Fill Skills Gap by Targeting School Leavers

It was disappointing to see the latest statistics released from the Chartered Institute of Personnel…

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My Column

30 October 2023

Extending Club Opening Hours Must Be Music to Owners’ Ears

For years, Glasgow has been dubbed the party capital of Scotland. The city’s bustling nightlife…

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My Column

23 October 2023

Scots firmly don’t always need foreign ownership to fly high

Earlier this month brothers Stephen and Peter Bond, sole owners of Scottish airline Loganair, took…

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My Column

16 October 2023

We’re Taking Mission Control

As a nation, we Scots have always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From…

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Granite City primed for eco charge

Action needed or more pubs will face last orders

Crudely put the future for oil jobs is not looking slick

Protect your brand or end up canned

Churches to inspire a rebirth

Rural boost will help all nation thrive

Fill Skills Gap by Targeting School Leavers

Extending Club Opening Hours Must Be Music to Owners’ Ears

Scots firmly don’t always need foreign ownership to fly high

We’re Taking Mission Control

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