N.B. McNamara

Writer and Editor

United Arab Emirates

I'm an experienced and award-winning journalist, writer, editor, and communications professional who is fascinated by people's stories and ideas.
I create all types of content such as websites, blogs, features, press releases, white papers, and speeches. I also develop compelling marketing and sales collateral, content for social media platforms, and advertising copy.
Drop me a line at [email protected]

Portfolio
Global English Editing
03/31/2024
19 things you don't realize you're doing because you have low self-esteem

Self-esteem is a tricky thing... Arguably, it is the most vital thing to help us build healthy relationships, rewarding careers, and fulfilling lives in general. But it's also incredibly mysterious. Often, we can be struggling with extremely low levels of self-esteem and not even be aware of it!

Hack Spirit
03/06/2024
12 life lessons most women learn too late in life

We've often heard people say, "that was a lesson learned" when referring to the outcome of a difficult period in their life. And life is full of lessons; trying, failing, picking [...] More

Global English Editing
02/25/2024
Women who are truly confident in themselves usually display these 12 subtle behaviors

Is there anything as fabulous as a truly confident woman? And I'm not talking about the type of female 'confidence' that gets so much traction online and through media. Confident women are frequently put into categories based on jaded stereotypes like the sexy girl, the ambitious and successful career woman, and the altruistic feminist.

Global English Editing
02/25/2024
If someone uses these 16 phrases in a conversation, they lack class and sophistication

Words are powerful. They are the greatest insight we get into the minds of others. They portray a person's way of viewing the world, their values, biases, hangups, motivations, and their refinement. In fact, nothing communicates class and sophistication, or a lack thereof, quite like what people say, and how they say it.

Global English Editing
02/12/2024
People who are naturally introverted but highly successful usually display these 12 behaviors

The introverted amongst us possess a range of strengths that are highly valuable in various aspects of life. Beyond their creativity, problem-solving skills, and intuition, they have many other superpowers that are highly conducive to enormous success. We only need consider some well-known successful introverts, Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, JK Rowling, Leonardo ...

Global English Editing
01/30/2024
12 simple ways to be happier in life, according to psychology

Who doesn't want to experience more joy in their lives? Whether you're currently going through a rough patch or doing well, I'm sure we can agree that there is always room for improvement. And research shows there are simple things you can do to begin living a happier life.

Global English Editing
01/06/2024
If someone uses these 10 phrases, they're a master of small talk

How about a little light conversation? Bit of chitchat? A good chinwag, perhaps? Whatever you call it, and whether you like it or loath it, the ability to engage in small talk is an important social skill. Making a favorable impression on others bolsters your popularity, your career prospects, and your social status.

The Expert Editor
01/05/2024
14 things people don't realize they do when they lack confidence - The Expert Editor

Imagine the most confident person you know; how they carry themselves, their body language, how they speak about themselves and others. Perhaps they are always looking dapper, or maybe they've been wearing the same t-shirt since 1995. Either way, this person is their authentic self and likely radiates warmth and positivity.

Global English Editing
12/16/2023
8 things deeply fulfilled people do every day before breakfast

When I read articles like this, I am always blown away by just how much some people can get done before their cereal. We've all heard that the early bird catches the worm... or that 'early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy, and wise.'

The Expert Editor
12/13/2023
12 signs you secretly feel like a fraud (even if you seem successful) - The Expert Editor

I once worked under a brilliant news editor. Competent and razor-sharp, Jane (not her real name) had incredible anecdotes about stories she'd covered, people she'd interviewed, and places she'd reported from. Her expertise and experience were dizzying, her charisma magical. We were shortlisted for an auspicious award and our news team attended the ceremony.

Online articles

3dissue
EVA Magazine Winter 2018

Business aviations premium publication. The industry's highest quarterly distributed publication. The only thing we build is trust.

Aviation Pros
05/19/2022
Africa's Business Aviation Potential

With an increase in business aviation travelers, opportunities for ground service providers across the continent are growing as well.

Corporate Sports and Corporate Wellness Programs, Team building and Brand Activations
02/02/2020
3 Ways to Track Employee Wellbeing in Your Organization - Corporate Sports and Corporate Wellness...

Healthy organizations are made up of healthy employees... So, it follows that allocating resources to go towards employee wellness is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in your company. But what about keeping track of the wellness levels of your employees (and, as a result your organization)?

dwtc.com
11/10/2019
Electric vehicles: what does the future hold?

​For some, it's hard to imagine the sonorous buzz of an electric vehicle (EV) inspiring the same excitement as the roar of a V8 engine. Whatever your preference, however, the electric transport revolution is well and truly underway and electric cars are here to stay.

Dwtc
11/11/2019
UAE Pearling: How the industry is making a comeback

Pearling tradition is engrained in the history of the Arabian Gulf. For Abdulla Al Suwaidi, owner of Ras Al Khaimah’s Suwaidi Pearls, a resurgence of this once lucrative trade is long overdue.

Websites

VIWELL
Main - VIWELL

Building a Healthier, Happier Workplace Nurture a healthy and thriving workforce with our total workplace wellbeing and engagement solution View our solution Assess your organisation Build a Fully Engaged Workforce Cultivate a thriving work environment by prioritising employee engagement and satisfaction. Achieving Balance We believe holistic wellness is a combination of six interdependent elements of [...]

UAS International Trip Support
UAS International Trip Support |

UAS is the leading provider of international trip support services offering clients end-to-end flight support solutions including flight planning, weather, ground handling, fuel uplifts, landing and permits and more.

Benchmark-ad
BENCHMARK Middle East - Changing Lives.

at BENCHMARK Middle East, we are working everyday to pioneer ways to bring new age healthcare and pharmaceutical communication to the world. Paving the way to a healthier future, we create disruptive initiatives for you and your organisation.

UAS Blog
05/02/2016
Executive Insight - UAS Blog

UAS Executive Management shares its knowledge and insight into entrepreneurialism and leadership, as well as tips on how to excel within the aviation industry and business in general.

Flight4wildlife.com
04/01/2016
Flight for Wildlife

The Flight for Wildlife is an aviation world record attempt taking place in 2016. Pilot Faisal Sultan is aiming to set a new record circumnavigating the globe in a single-engine aircraft, making the 41,400-kilometer journey in under 27 days. Faisal's wish is to highlight the importance of international wildlife conservation and raise awareness of anti-poaching efforts.

Dubaiagainstdiabetes
DUBAI against DIABETES

The app is a parallel to the struggle that diabetics face in their day-to-day life. A simulation of how difficult it is to keep going on, even when things get tough.

Product Briefs

Uas
flight evolution™

Are you aware of ways to potentially save time, fuel, and money on your next mission? Exploring different methods of flight plan optimization and ways to streamline missions can deliver these savings. This is the subject of our technical whitepaper 'The Basics of Flight Plan Optimization'.

Corporate Brochures

Whitepapers

Newsletters and Resources

Media Releases

Mobile Content

Mobile Academy
11/01/2014
Ebola

Health Themed Soft News Mini-Course for Mobile Platform

Mobile Academy
10/15/2014
The Oscars

Entertainment and Cultural Book Summary for Mobile Platform

Features

Executive-women
How to Succeed as a Female Entrepreneur

Five s uccessful female entrepreneurs share some sage advice on overcoming failure and finding success " Whatever you do, be different - that was the advice my mother gave me, and I can't think of better advice for an entrepreneur. If you're different, you will stand out."