GCC at the forefront of 2024 sukuk market expansion
This year, emerging markets, led by the UAE, issued record bonds against declining yields and expected rate cuts by major...
Market Report
Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers
The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...
Arts & Culture
Interview
Saudi realty players bet big on an auction site
Property owners list their property on Mazad Aqari and the platform does the rest in terms of evaluating the property,...
- Property owners can list their property on Mazad Aqari and the platform will do the rest in terms of evaluating the property, marketing, sales, and closing the deal
- Saudi Arabia's real estate sector, according to Statista, is expected to reach US$150 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 12 percent
Research
Robotics set to alter job markets in Gulf region
There will be ample job opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality, augmented reality and big data...
- There will be ample job opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality, augmented reality, and big data
- Administrative and secretarial jobs, data entry, accounting, accounting records management and payroll services will become extinct, says a World Economic Forum report
Investigation
Qatar tops GCC region in food security
The country's National Food Security Strategy 2018-2023 is geared to increase the strategic stock of food commodities to ensure food...
- In terms of food security indicators, the country ranks first in the Arab world and 13th globally, according to the December 2019 World Food Security Index
- Qatar’s "National Food Security Strategy 2018-2023 is geared to achieve local food security and increasing the strategistock of food commodities
Economy
Banking on apps for personal finance
People in the Middle Eastern countries are increasingly relying on apps to manage their money, streamline expenses and other banking...
- TRENDS presents a list of apps that can be used to manage personal finances in UAE and elsewhere in the region, as well as those that can be used anywhere
- Middle East has one of the highest percentages of smartphone penetration in the world
Business
Arab influencers use Instagram for global branding
As the 'influencers' phenomenon gets popular on social media, many of them in the Arab world have ridden the Instagram...
- Instagram is currently one of the most powerful channels for brands and SMBs
- In the post-pandemic era, brands can be developed and sustained without physical stores
Economy
Digital upskilling key to MENA economic revival
About 70% CEOs in the Middle East believe that lack of digital skills is a threat to their businesses, a...
- An independent survey of Middle East CEOs conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers in 2020 revealed that 70 percent believe that a lack of digital skills is a threat to their business
- A recent report by Korn Ferry, the US management consulting firm, predicts a global talent shortage of more than 85.2 million people by 2030
Interview
Expo 2020: Accenture enables ideal visitor interface
Accenture created integrated intelligent systems for Expo teams, nations, vendors and supplier, says Angelo Lorusso, the company's MD and Client...
- Accenture delivers an integrated solution at Expo 2020 Dubai right from designing, implementing, and running the platforms that power hyper-personalized guest experience
- Accenture supports Expo Live – an innovation and partnership program by teaming up with Smart Labour, a UAE-based Expo Live grantee helping blue-collar workers gain new skills
Arts & Culture
NFTs take Mideast art world by storm
An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. They are bought...
- An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. They are bought and sold online
- They include data about the artwork or item, such as the artist's name, the date it was sold, and the buyer's identity
Expo 2020 DUBAI
Inside Saudi Arabia’s ‘window to the world’
The memorable landmark was conceived as a minimalistic prism that rises from the ground towards the sky, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's...
- The memorable landmark was conceived as a minimalistic prism that rises from the ground towards the sky, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's unlimited ambitions
- Visitors can also explore a giant digital kaleidoscope and an interactive digital floor at the exhibition's highlight in the 'Vision' space
Interview
Arab world warming up to data analytics: Expert
Data analysts are already helping businesses set marketing strategies, explains Jadd Elliot Dib, founder and CEO of Pangaea X.
- Through data analytics, SMEs can get a better understanding of their customers behavior
- Big Data has the ability to positively impact all industries in the region by creating new revenue streams
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Dubai leads as GCC real estate transactions soar in H1
Gulf real estate hit $90.7 billion in the first half of 2023, a 9.9% rise y-o-y, as Dubai led the...
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Saudi Arabia turns to maritime to diversify revenues
Saudi Aramco's King Salman Complex, set to be the largest marine industry hub in the Middle East, is expected to...
Economy
Eastward shift: GCC builds strategic ties with ASEAN
Trade between GCC and ASEAN doubles, marking a new economic collaboration era as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and UAE enhance...
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$1.3trn mineral reserves shift Saudi focus to mining
The Kingdom, leveraging its significant copper reserves across the nation, seeks to address the global shortage, particularly crucial amid the...
- The Kingdom, leveraging its significant copper reserves across the nation, seeks to address the global shortage, particularly crucial amid the transition towards clean energy
- The Kingdom, despite facing challenges in logistics and water provision at mining sites, is harnessing technology and collaborations to improve production quality
Business
Arab SWFs accelerate dealmaking amid scarce funding
Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity...
- Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity firms, including KKR & Co., EQT AB, and Brookfield
- Middle Eastern investors, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company, are planning to invest billions in high-profile acquisitions
Economy
Gulf economies pivot towards China: Multi-billion dollar investments strengthen relations
Economic ties between China and the Gulf region's largest economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have surged since President Xi...
- The value of Gulf companies' acquisitions and investments in China this year increased by more than 1,000 percent yearly to $5.3 billion
- Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, the "Mubadala Investment Company," is expanding its operations in China to attract investments