Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms
In a world where 5 billion people are active on social media, our digital voices shape culture, foster belonging, and carry the responsibility to inspire positive change, writes HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Billionaire Bezos announces restrictions on Washington Post opinion coverage
Washington, United States - The Washington Post will no longer run views opposed to "personal liberties and free markets" on its opinion pages, its owner Jeff Bezos announced on Wednesday, the latest intervention by the billionaire in the major US paper's editorial operations. "We are going to be writing every...3 ways travel drives economic growth while enhancing global connections and sustainability
WTTC research shows that, having endured estimated losses of $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs in 2020 alone, travel and tourism has recovered and is set to reach new heights. The travel sector is expected to continue to grow, creating over 100 million new jobs, adds the author.Taking-off: The region’s altitude of influence convenes in our new Hub
Twice a month, TRENDS MENA's Opinion Hub will deliver exclusive insights from top travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality leaders in the Middle East and Africa.Work-life imbalance, mental health hit women hardest
Despite widespread cultural and contextual differences, many women around the world are experiencing similar challenges in and out of the workplace, according to the "Women @ Work 2024: A Global Outlook" report by Deloitte.Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate market thrives in Q1 2024
“2024 has opened up to an interesting and promising phase of growth within our sector. As proptech leaders, we can see a more diversified demand and we are positive of the impact this will have in the months to come. We look forward to supporting the market by empowering property...Emerging crypto hub UAE shapes digital assets’ future
"As 2024 unfolds, we anticipate that both private and public enterprises will increase their investments in the infrastructure and services of the crypto ecosystem. This trend bodes well for the growth of the UAE’s crypto sector. There's every reason to believe that institutional investment will continue to gain momentum," she...Rising threat of lookalike domains poses new challenge
"Detecting these attacks and avoiding falling victim to them is vital, but the ability to take down lookalike domains is equally important. The increasing sophistication and prevalence of lookalike domain attacks necessitate specialized solutions like DNS security as an essential tool for all organizations," he adds.Bahrain emerges as a thriving hub for tech startups
Entrepreneurs equipped with the right skills, a robust business strategy, and the ability to forge meaningful collaborations are well-positioned to succeed in Bahrain's evolving tech landscape and beyond. As the ecosystem continues to mature, the potential for startups to significantly impact the region's economy is substantial, he adds.Acute hunger, healthcare collapse worsen Gaza crisis
The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe, with hospitals like Al-Shifa and Al-Sahaba facing dire shortages of medical supplies and staff, and the population grappling with acute hunger and the threat of famine, adds the World Health Organization Director-General.Gaza and Ukraine: Two sides of the Western bias
The US President Joe Biden's recent statements on the ongoing Gaza conflict, especially his assertions about Hamas' headquarters and the nature of Israeli actions, raise questions about the consistency and basis of the United States' foreign policy narrative, adds the New Delhi-based political commentator.Healthcare set to benefit from industrial metaverse
As the industrial metaverse ramps up, its impact will be far reaching beyond the industrial realm. It will create a direct impact on human lives through advanced healthcare, digital human avatars, human longevity, virtual surgical operations, Experimental Medicine and more, he adds.Goal vs strategy: Aim remains same, mode may modify
The most successful active owners keep a ‘Plan B’ ready. Many real-life structural and organizational conditions need to be in place to enable strategy optimization. A constructive board of directors, including vocal independent members and experts, is an indispensable ally of the active owner, he adds.How can UAE firms adapt to corporate tax?
Now entities that typically have strong brand equity, control over distribution, and very few competitors, have a competitive edge that makes it difficult for rivals to emulate their products and services. What of the rest? Lovrenc Kessler, Managing Partner of Simon-Kucher & Partners Middle East, explains.The proverb-ial road to success
After all, what is considered traditional wisdom — and therefore infallible — has at times been known to run counter to present-day business intelligence and management tactics. So, business-owners would do well to know which saying to adopt, and which one to steer clear of.