This had been an unlike chat as compared to the other interviews I have conducted in the past, a conversation more than enquiry, learning at every step during the several conversations over Zoom calls. The physical distance between Boston and Dubai would dilute once the conversations went into motion and the shared stories brought two people together as if they’d known each other for ages. I am a buff for experience and would always prefer it over qualifications, no matter how grandiose and enshrined it may manifest on a piece of paper from any prestigious institution. This doesn’t mean that individuals shouldn’t be identified to be trained, but when it comes to critical tasks then the experience could eat the qualifications for lunch. But what if the experience is also entwined with appropriate qualifications as well? This, in my opinion, would be a perfect recipe for success.
Mr Siraj Khan to me may be a new-found friend, but an enigma at the same time. Every aspect of his expertise shines brighter than the other, once you get talking you won’t be able to put your finger on exactly what is it that should define him in totality. A true professional, a music buff, humanitarian, traveller, or a champion of women empowerment, maybe I need a few more sessions or a face-to-face meeting to ascertain this. However, I found it befitting to bring forth these conversations for the…
