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Zayed University hosted the Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance (JAAF) Conference 2025 from November 9–12, the first-ever Middle East edition of this global event. The conference brought together scholars and leaders from around the world to discuss regulation, innovation, and research in accounting and finance.

Attended the 17th Conference on International Human Resource Management, hosted by the University of Dubai in collaboration with UAE University and the American University of Dubai. The event explored how global cities like Dubai influence human capital and talent mobility, featuring engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a memorable dinner on Jabel Hafeet in Al Ain.

Our latest paper “Comparative analysis of intellectual capital models: Enhancing financial performance and market value in S&P 500 firms,” examines how intellectual capital influences profitability and market valuation among leading U.S. companies. The research compares the traditional VAIC model with its extended version (e*VAIC), highlighting the strategic role of relational capital in driving firm performance.

The paper “From Sharing to Shaping: Role of Knowledge Quality and Ambidexterity in SME Innovation Performance” has been published in the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (Elsevier). The study demonstrates how the quality of knowledge sharing—its accuracy, relevance, and usefulness—enhances innovation performance in SMEs through organizational ambidexterity, offering new insights into how firms transform shared knowledge into innovation success.

 I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed Guest Editor of the special issue “Leadership as Capital – Assessment, Application, and Enhancement” for the journal Strategy & Leadership (Emerald Publishing). I will be working with guests editors Arnold Walravens, Sladjana Cabrilo and Fu-Sheng Tsai.