Inc. Arabia’s Women of Influence 2026: Emirates Hospitality Group's Naomi Mendez
In her role as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Hospitality Group, Naomi Mendez oversees brand strategy, creative direction, communications, digital marketing, public relations, partnerships, community building, customer experience, events, social media, and innovation a
2026-08-19T12:03:17Z
How different cultures shape introverts and extroverts
Have you ever noticed that people in some countries seem naturally quieter while others appear much more outgoing? In some places, conversations move quickly and loudly, filled with jokes, interruptions, and gestures. In others, pauses are common, personal space is respected, and silence is treated as normal rather than awkward. Psychologists have long studied introversion and extroversion as individual traits, but a growing consensus shows that culture plays a role, too. Norms around family, work, and public behavior shape how comfortable people feel speaking up, staying quiet, or reading a room. In this gallery, we look at how different countries, regions, and cultures shape these patterns and what they reveal about connection, work, and everyday life around the world. Click on to know more.
2026-08-27T06:15:46Z