From boardrooms to mountains: How the UAE changed this British expat’s perspective on life and success

“From boardrooms to mountains: How the UAE changed this British expat’s perspective on life and success”

Dubai: When Mauro Cirelli first visited Abu Dhabi in 2012, he was working as director of franchise operations for an Italian coffee shop brand. The company had just opened a store in the capital, and the visit has left a lasting impression. “I remember thinking, ‘I like this place, I will need to come back,’” recalled Cirelli. Two years later, he got that opportunity, accepting a job in the UAE in 2014. It has turned out to be a life-changing decision. Cirelli has noted that the UAE’s…