Ramadan influences consumer habits, retail strategy
The ongoing fasting month brings traditional practices and modern shopping habits together, impacting market trends significantly in the Gulf region.
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Women playing key role in educational innovations
Arab women have significant impact in shaping educational practices by embracing technology and student-centered learning, says Aziza Ellozy of The...
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Dubai leads Gulf region in integrating metaverse into economy, society; eyes faster GDP growth, more jobs
Through Dubai Metaverse Strategy, the emirate looks to create 40,000 virtual jobs and add $4 billion to the economy over...
- Dubai aims to attract more than 1,000 companies in the blockchain and metaverse fields, creating 40,000 virtual jobs, say experts
- The metaverse will continue to evolve and expand over the next few years and become an increasingly important part of our daily lives, they add
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UAE leads GCC with 48% share in realty transactions
In the first nine months of 2022, real estate transactions in the region totaled more than US$143bn, surpassing the full-year...
- In the first nine months of 2022, real estate transactions in the region totaled more than US$143bn, surpassing the full-year US$136.9bn figure during 2021, says Kamco Invest
- Strong demand and price gains were witnessed by luxury residential properties, while the affordable segment also witnessed healthy gains, the report highlights
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PIF leads Saudi Arabia on path of economic reforms
In order to achieve the Vision 2030 goals, the PIF and its portfolio companies seek to help the kingdom grow...
- According to a report by S&P Global Rating, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has US$620 billion of assets under management
- The Saudi Stock Exchange, Tadawul, is the largest equities market in MENA by market capitalization and trading volumes
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Middle East witnesses increase in green M&As in 2022
With 283 deals worth $23.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2022, the region’s M&A activity has returned to...
- With 283 deals worth $23.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2022, the region’s M&A activity has returned to pre-pandemic levels, a BCG report has highlighted
- As the focus shifts to environmental considerations, green M&A deals across the region increased from 5 percent in 2020 to 10.3 percent in 2021, the report added
Business
Most Middle Eastern nations lack crypto regulations
The adoption of digital currencies can help open new business segments as the use of these assets increases with time,...
- The adoption of digital currencies can help open new business segments as the use of these assets increases with time, Daniel Takieddine, CEO of MENA BDSwiss, tells TRENDS
- The digital currency market had a challenging year in 2022 as significant cryptocurrencies were down more than 50 percent from their all-time highs in late 2021
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Mahzooz one of Dubai’s several tickets to success
Dubai, known as the 'City of opportunities' for one and all, offers many ways to help individuals become rich and...
- Dubai, known as the 'City of opportunities' for one and all, offers many ways to help individuals become rich and prosperous, including Mahzooz's Weekly Draw
- Mahzooz, it is said, gives UAE residents a chance to win millions of dirhams as a kind of contribution to give back to the community through a weekly live draw
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Inflation set to shape holiday shopping season
Even as the retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges, the stars are aligning to deliver another "unprecedented" holiday season, a...
- Even as the retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges, the stars are aligning to deliver another "unprecedented" holiday season, a latest report points out
- Amidst the ongoing Inflationary pressure, the cost of goods is rising faster than what can reasonably be passed on to consumers, the Salesforce research highlights
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Residential properties in UAE remain key attraction for international real estate investors
Experts attribute the main reasons for the increase in the real estate demand to the UAE government's numerous initiatives and...
- Experts attribute the main reasons for the increase in the real estate demand to the UAE government's numerous initiatives and the high income level of investors
- The UAE continues to witness a positive trajectory across the residential, office, retail, and hospitality segments in the third quarter of this year, says a new report
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Business deals enhance GCC-China cultural ties
Strengthening of political, economic and trade relations between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the past 15 years...
- As of the beginning of 2020, China’s contracts and investments in the GCC had reached nearly US$190 billion since 2005 and are expected to grow further
- The number of Chinese residents in the UAE increased from 2,000 in the early 1990s to nearly 300,000 by 2018, with 270,000 concentrated in Dubai alone
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UAE consumers hold the purse strings as soaring inflation affects wages, wealth and purchasing power
Consumers in the Gulf country plan to adjust their lifestyle by reducing their household and miscellaneous expenses over the next...
- Consumers in the Gulf country plan to adjust their lifestyle by reducing their household and miscellaneous expenses over the next three months, a latest survey points out
- When asked in which segments they will reduce spending on over the next three months due to rising prices, 26 percent of those polled cited clothing as the top area, it adds
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Ramadan influences consumer habits, retail strategy
The ongoing fasting month brings traditional practices and modern shopping habits together, impacting market trends significantly in the Gulf region.
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Dubai sets 75% renewable goal by 2050
The emirate’s solar energy capacity has increased by over 100 times in the past decade, and the cost of solar...
- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world's largest single-site solar park, demonstrates Dubai's commitment to solar energy.
- The emirate is home to the Dubai Solar Institute, a world-class research center focused on solar energy technologies.
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Are neobanks challenging traditional players in UAE?
While the digital revolution continues to unfold, the core of customer trust and regulatory frameworks stays unshaken, shaping the future...
- While the digital revolution continues to unfold, the core of customer trust and regulatory frameworks stays unshaken, shaping the future of banking in the region, says a report.
- In the UAE, neobanks struggle with funding over trust issues in the absence of deposit insurance, while the CBUAE supports their growth, ensuring traditional banking stability.
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81% UAE companies plan to use AI for cybersecurity
AI has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, revolutionizing how businesses operate, make decisions, and secure their assets,...
- AI has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, revolutionizing how businesses operate, make decisions, and secure their assets
- The research has found that 94% of UAE respondents understand the potential cyber risks, and 89% feel their organization is cyber-ready