Robin Gordon-Farleigh
@robingf.bsky.social
Founding Partner at @manaraglobal.bsky.social | Ex 10 Downing Street comms strategist, led the UK Government News Grid 2011-17 | PRWeek PowerBook Middle East | Views are my own.
📍Abu Dhabi | Dubai | UAE |
📍Abu Dhabi | Dubai | UAE |
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
Celebration brings its own kind of light: kindness, presence, and shared values.
Eid Al Adha is a moment to reflect on those values and to carry them forward with quiet strength and generosity of spirit.
Wishing peace and clarity to all who celebrate. Eid Mubarak.
#EidMubarak
Eid Al Adha is a moment to reflect on those values and to carry them forward with quiet strength and generosity of spirit.
Wishing peace and clarity to all who celebrate. Eid Mubarak.
#EidMubarak
June 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Celebration brings its own kind of light: kindness, presence, and shared values.
Eid Al Adha is a moment to reflect on those values and to carry them forward with quiet strength and generosity of spirit.
Wishing peace and clarity to all who celebrate. Eid Mubarak.
#EidMubarak
Eid Al Adha is a moment to reflect on those values and to carry them forward with quiet strength and generosity of spirit.
Wishing peace and clarity to all who celebrate. Eid Mubarak.
#EidMubarak
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
لكل عيد نوره الخاص،
نور اللطف، والحضور، والقيم التي تجمعنا على المحبة والشراكة.
يحلّ عيد الأضحى ليُعيدنا إلى تلك القيم،
ويمنحنا القوة لنمضي بها قدماً، بثبات القلب وكرم الروح.
أطيب التمنيات بعيد يملأ أرواحكم سلاماً، وقلوبكم صفاءً.
عيد أضحى مبارك
نور اللطف، والحضور، والقيم التي تجمعنا على المحبة والشراكة.
يحلّ عيد الأضحى ليُعيدنا إلى تلك القيم،
ويمنحنا القوة لنمضي بها قدماً، بثبات القلب وكرم الروح.
أطيب التمنيات بعيد يملأ أرواحكم سلاماً، وقلوبكم صفاءً.
عيد أضحى مبارك
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
لكل عيد نوره الخاص،
نور اللطف، والحضور، والقيم التي تجمعنا على المحبة والشراكة.
يحلّ عيد الأضحى ليُعيدنا إلى تلك القيم،
ويمنحنا القوة لنمضي بها قدماً، بثبات القلب وكرم الروح.
أطيب التمنيات بعيد يملأ أرواحكم سلاماً، وقلوبكم صفاءً.
عيد أضحى مبارك
نور اللطف، والحضور، والقيم التي تجمعنا على المحبة والشراكة.
يحلّ عيد الأضحى ليُعيدنا إلى تلك القيم،
ويمنحنا القوة لنمضي بها قدماً، بثبات القلب وكرم الروح.
أطيب التمنيات بعيد يملأ أرواحكم سلاماً، وقلوبكم صفاءً.
عيد أضحى مبارك
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Strong communication isn’t about saying more. It’s about saying what matters and making it count.
At Manara Global, we help leaders bring clarity when it counts so they’re understood clearly, trusted fully, and remembered for the right reasons.
#UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai #Leadership #StrategicComms
At Manara Global, we help leaders bring clarity when it counts so they’re understood clearly, trusted fully, and remembered for the right reasons.
#UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai #Leadership #StrategicComms
April 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Strong communication isn’t about saying more. It’s about saying what matters and making it count.
At Manara Global, we help leaders bring clarity when it counts so they’re understood clearly, trusted fully, and remembered for the right reasons.
#UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai #Leadership #StrategicComms
At Manara Global, we help leaders bring clarity when it counts so they’re understood clearly, trusted fully, and remembered for the right reasons.
#UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai #Leadership #StrategicComms
Businesses that fear change are businesses that fear progress.
Let’s be honest: change is hard.
It’s uncomfortable.
It challenges what we know.
But here’s the truth: businesses don’t thrive by avoiding discomfort; they grow by navigating it.
Let’s be honest: change is hard.
It’s uncomfortable.
It challenges what we know.
But here’s the truth: businesses don’t thrive by avoiding discomfort; they grow by navigating it.
April 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Businesses that fear change are businesses that fear progress.
Let’s be honest: change is hard.
It’s uncomfortable.
It challenges what we know.
But here’s the truth: businesses don’t thrive by avoiding discomfort; they grow by navigating it.
Let’s be honest: change is hard.
It’s uncomfortable.
It challenges what we know.
But here’s the truth: businesses don’t thrive by avoiding discomfort; they grow by navigating it.
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Most strategies fail not because they’re bad but because they’re misunderstood.
When clarity increases, results follow.
At Manara Global, this is the work we do every day, using strategic communication to help leaders translate strategy into clarity and results.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business
When clarity increases, results follow.
At Manara Global, this is the work we do every day, using strategic communication to help leaders translate strategy into clarity and results.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business
March 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Every great organisation has a story. The challenge? Making sure it’s told the right way.
We ensure your story connects with the right audience, whether through thought leadership, media positioning, or internal engagement.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business #reputation
We ensure your story connects with the right audience, whether through thought leadership, media positioning, or internal engagement.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business #reputation
March 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Every great organisation has a story. The challenge? Making sure it’s told the right way.
We ensure your story connects with the right audience, whether through thought leadership, media positioning, or internal engagement.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business #reputation
We ensure your story connects with the right audience, whether through thought leadership, media positioning, or internal engagement.
#uae #abudhabi #dubai #business #reputation
Your attention is your most valuable currency.
What you focus on grows.
What you ignore fades.
This isn’t just true for personal growth - it applies to reputation too.
Ignore your reputation, and it will ignore you. But focus on it, and it will become your strongest asset.
What you focus on grows.
What you ignore fades.
This isn’t just true for personal growth - it applies to reputation too.
Ignore your reputation, and it will ignore you. But focus on it, and it will become your strongest asset.
March 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Your attention is your most valuable currency.
What you focus on grows.
What you ignore fades.
This isn’t just true for personal growth - it applies to reputation too.
Ignore your reputation, and it will ignore you. But focus on it, and it will become your strongest asset.
What you focus on grows.
What you ignore fades.
This isn’t just true for personal growth - it applies to reputation too.
Ignore your reputation, and it will ignore you. But focus on it, and it will become your strongest asset.
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
Women light the way, leading, inspiring, and shaping the future. This #InternationalWomensDay, we share a short film celebrating women's strength, ambition, and impact everywhere.
Let’s continue to shine a light on women today and everyday
#IWD2025 #UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai
youtu.be/5UvfxbdfK5A?...
Let’s continue to shine a light on women today and everyday
#IWD2025 #UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai
youtu.be/5UvfxbdfK5A?...
Inspiring women celebrating international women’s day
YouTube video by Manara Global | Abu Dhabi & Dubai PR Agency
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March 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Women light the way, leading, inspiring, and shaping the future. This #InternationalWomensDay, we share a short film celebrating women's strength, ambition, and impact everywhere.
Let’s continue to shine a light on women today and everyday
#IWD2025 #UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai
youtu.be/5UvfxbdfK5A?...
Let’s continue to shine a light on women today and everyday
#IWD2025 #UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai
youtu.be/5UvfxbdfK5A?...
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We see reputation as the foundation for long-term growth. Reputation isn’t built overnight, but it can be strengthened every day.
3 Things Businesses Must Do in 2025:
1️⃣ Act with Purpose
2️⃣ Take Control of Your Narrative
3️⃣ Lead Through Thought Leadership
#uae #abudhabi #dubai
3 Things Businesses Must Do in 2025:
1️⃣ Act with Purpose
2️⃣ Take Control of Your Narrative
3️⃣ Lead Through Thought Leadership
#uae #abudhabi #dubai
January 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
British PM Keir Starmer will visit the #UAE this week to strengthen Gulf trade ties.
Starmer will fly to UAE on Sunday and attend talks on Monday morning.
He will then travel to #SaudiArabia for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024...
Starmer will fly to UAE on Sunday and attend talks on Monday morning.
He will then travel to #SaudiArabia for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit the UAE as part of first official Gulf visit | The National
Downing Street says the UK leader will hold talks in Abu Dhabi on Monday before heading to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
www.thenationalnews.com
December 8, 2024 at 11:13 AM
British PM Keir Starmer will visit the #UAE this week to strengthen Gulf trade ties.
Starmer will fly to UAE on Sunday and attend talks on Monday morning.
He will then travel to #SaudiArabia for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024...
Starmer will fly to UAE on Sunday and attend talks on Monday morning.
He will then travel to #SaudiArabia for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024...
“A lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other” —Ronald Reagan
November 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM
“A lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other” —Ronald Reagan
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In Kassala today to meet some of the 60,000 Sudanese who have fled their homes to the province. Sudan is a crisis of staggering proportions, which demands the world’s urgent attention. We need their call for protection to be heard.
November 24, 2024 at 8:10 PM
In Kassala today to meet some of the 60,000 Sudanese who have fled their homes to the province. Sudan is a crisis of staggering proportions, which demands the world’s urgent attention. We need their call for protection to be heard.
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
Vision becomes reality when communication drives trust and action.
▶️ Inspire with clear purpose.
▶️ Align words and actions to build trust.
▶️ Create momentum in the first 100 days.
Discover how #strategiccommunication shapes success: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
#Leadership #Strategy
▶️ Inspire with clear purpose.
▶️ Align words and actions to build trust.
▶️ Create momentum in the first 100 days.
Discover how #strategiccommunication shapes success: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
#Leadership #Strategy
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality | In Focus | Manara Global
Successful UAE business leaders take on counsel to navigate the path to success with a strong PR & strategic communications agency in Dubai like Manara Global.
www.manaraglobal.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Vision becomes reality when communication drives trust and action.
▶️ Inspire with clear purpose.
▶️ Align words and actions to build trust.
▶️ Create momentum in the first 100 days.
Discover how #strategiccommunication shapes success: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
#Leadership #Strategy
▶️ Inspire with clear purpose.
▶️ Align words and actions to build trust.
▶️ Create momentum in the first 100 days.
Discover how #strategiccommunication shapes success: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
#Leadership #Strategy
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I’m told #COP29 texts coming this afternoon
Followed by closing plenary shortly after 🤞
Original hopes last night had been texts early morning and closing plenary before noon, so that has already slipped
Followed by closing plenary shortly after 🤞
Original hopes last night had been texts early morning and closing plenary before noon, so that has already slipped
November 23, 2024 at 4:28 AM
I’m told #COP29 texts coming this afternoon
Followed by closing plenary shortly after 🤞
Original hopes last night had been texts early morning and closing plenary before noon, so that has already slipped
Followed by closing plenary shortly after 🤞
Original hopes last night had been texts early morning and closing plenary before noon, so that has already slipped
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
From a previous edition of our fortnightly insights newsletter - The Ma’refa Brief - with this one focused on #tech in the #MiddleEast.
Our research found 76% of #UAE & #SaudiArabia students view #AI as key to the future economy, with 84% believing it will positively impact their daily lives.
Our research found 76% of #UAE & #SaudiArabia students view #AI as key to the future economy, with 84% believing it will positively impact their daily lives.
November 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM
From a previous edition of our fortnightly insights newsletter - The Ma’refa Brief - with this one focused on #tech in the #MiddleEast.
Our research found 76% of #UAE & #SaudiArabia students view #AI as key to the future economy, with 84% believing it will positively impact their daily lives.
Our research found 76% of #UAE & #SaudiArabia students view #AI as key to the future economy, with 84% believing it will positively impact their daily lives.
Reposted by Robin Gordon-Farleigh
Our latest polling suggests further evidence the Government may have ended up on the wrong side of public opinion in the row with farmers. Overall 58 per cent of the public say that they support the farmer protests while 13 per cent say they at they oppose them.
November 22, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Our latest polling suggests further evidence the Government may have ended up on the wrong side of public opinion in the row with farmers. Overall 58 per cent of the public say that they support the farmer protests while 13 per cent say they at they oppose them.
Pavement riders beware! Your reign of terror is over…
“…police would get the power to seize e-scooters being ridden on pavements”
Yvette Cooper’s ‘respect orders’ signal return of the Asbo
www.thetimes.com/article/b68b...
“…police would get the power to seize e-scooters being ridden on pavements”
Yvette Cooper’s ‘respect orders’ signal return of the Asbo
www.thetimes.com/article/b68b...
Yvette Cooper’s ‘respect orders’ signal return of the Asbo
The worst offenders could face two years in jail under plans to introduce a version of antisocial behaviour orders
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Pavement riders beware! Your reign of terror is over…
“…police would get the power to seize e-scooters being ridden on pavements”
Yvette Cooper’s ‘respect orders’ signal return of the Asbo
www.thetimes.com/article/b68b...
“…police would get the power to seize e-scooters being ridden on pavements”
Yvette Cooper’s ‘respect orders’ signal return of the Asbo
www.thetimes.com/article/b68b...
This growth is driven by strategic economic diversification, strong IPO momentum, and robust investor confidence. In contrast to global markets facing volatility and concentration risks, the #UAE is offering global #investors a stable and attractive environment for global capital.
#economy
#economy
The UAE's $1 trillion market capitalisation signals a significant moment in the region’s financial landscape.
Explore how the #UAE is defying global trends and shaping the future of #finance in our latest article: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
Explore how the #UAE is defying global trends and shaping the future of #finance in our latest article: www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
The UAE: A $1 Trillion Milestone and Its Financial Rise | In Focus | Manara Global
Explore the UAE’s $1 trillion market and Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s growth as financial hubs, with insights from strategic communication agency Manara Global.
www.manaraglobal.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM
This growth is driven by strategic economic diversification, strong IPO momentum, and robust investor confidence. In contrast to global markets facing volatility and concentration risks, the #UAE is offering global #investors a stable and attractive environment for global capital.
#economy
#economy
The most overlooked asset in business today isn’t capital or talent - it’s #communication.
Great companies aren’t just built on great people or smart strategies - they’re built on connection. Without strong communication, teams lose alignment, decisions slow down, and the vision gets lost.
#business #communication #leadership
www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
#business #communication #leadership
www.manaraglobal.com/in-focus-new...
Why Strong Business Communication Drives Success | In Focus | Manara Global
Learn how clear, strategic business communication drives growth, builds trust, and strengthens your competitive edge.
www.manaraglobal.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:02 PM
The most overlooked asset in business today isn’t capital or talent - it’s #communication.
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5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
Astonishing that #Substack is not profitable - meanwhile top Substack writers and creators have thrived. In the politics and news categories, more than 30 publishers earn at least $1 million annually
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
Substack’s Bet on Politics Newsletters Leads to Subscriber Growth
The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Astonishing that #Substack is not profitable - meanwhile top Substack writers and creators have thrived. In the politics and news categories, more than 30 publishers earn at least $1 million annually
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
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I started the new job hearing from those on the frontline of humanitarian action in Gaza and Sudan.
Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
unocha.org/news/tom-fletc…
Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
unocha.org/news/tom-fletc…
November 18, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I started the new job hearing from those on the frontline of humanitarian action in Gaza and Sudan.
Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
unocha.org/news/tom-fletc…
Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
unocha.org/news/tom-fletc…
November 18, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Interesting in @politico.com London Playbook re: Nikhil Rathi
Of course… he is a former Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, so comes with experience of govt and from time in the HM Treasury
Of course… he is a former Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, so comes with experience of govt and from time in the HM Treasury
November 18, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Interesting in @politico.com London Playbook re: Nikhil Rathi
Of course… he is a former Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, so comes with experience of govt and from time in the HM Treasury
Of course… he is a former Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, so comes with experience of govt and from time in the HM Treasury