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The study examines how different configurations of social capital, knowledge sharing, and organizational ambidexterity contribute to high performance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) on data from 260 SMEs, the research demonstrates that firm performance does not depend on single capabilities in isolation, but rather on specific combinations of trust, social networking, tacit and explicit knowledge sharing, and exploratory and exploitative ambidexterity.
I participated as a VIP guest at the Dubai Family Office Investment Summit (5th Edition), hosted by Epicon Capital Club at Dubai Chambers (11–12 December 2025). The summit convened family offices, private investors, and industry leaders to discuss the future of family wealth, governance, technology, and sustainability in investment strategies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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