Dubai firm announces extra paid leave for women employees; gets over 1,000 CVs in 24 hours

A Dubai-based company that recently announced a policy change offering its all-female team paid leave for fertility-based treatments, menopause, and menstrual-related time off, has received more than 1200 job applications within 24 hours after Khaleej Times reported the news. “I can’t reply fast enough,” said Natasha Hatherall, Founder and CEO of TishTash Communications. The team has […]
Why these expats in UAE choose to stay, calling it home amid uncertainty

UAE expats, ranging from celebrities to long-time residents, have overwhelmingly responded with love and admiration for the country. Messages of unity, a hashtag trend and praise for the country’s leaders are just some of the ways they have responded. For Natasha Hatherall, founder and CEO of TishTash Group, Dubai has been home for 16 years, […]
Building communities as a vehicle for long-term cultural change

Natasha Hatherall, Founder and CEO of TishTash Group DUBAI / GULF TIME In the UAE and wider GCC, we talk a lot about transformation. Economies are diversifying, mega projects are breaking ground, and policy is moving faster than ever. Yet culture does not change at the same speed, especially around women’s careers, money, health and family […]