GCC media outlets think outside the box to stay afloat
Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche"...
Business
Middle East firms pay fortune for employee burnout
A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are...
Economy
Business
Delivery platforms run on woeful condition of riders
Riders of an online food ordering firm, who recently protested against unfair pay, allege that not only do they get...
- The riders complain that rising fuel prices and wider delivery areas have made their economic position unsustainable.
- Since they get paid by the number of deliveries, their lives are at risk as they are always on their toes to make more deliveries by the end of the day.
Arts & Culture
Dare to be different to make positive change: Joumana
Lebanese writer, journalist, and human rights activist Joumana Haddad tells TRENDS why she is unperturbed despite being one of the...
- Joumana Haddad pays a price for her strong voice advocating for the rights of people, addressing otherwise taboo subjects
- A big believer of self-expression, she uses her publication Jasad to tackle issues related to art, literature, and politics of the body
Business
UAE startup faces mental-health struggles head on
Having struggled to deal with the loss of a loved one and postpartum depression, Hammad and Takalam co-founder Inas Abu...
- “Breaking taboos around mental health is the need of the hour,” said Emirati entrepreneur Khawla Hammad
- Takalam co-founders Inas Abu Shashieh and Hammad acknowledge that embracing vulnerabilities is often the first step to improving mental health
Business
Russia boycott echoes in UAE retail market
Chanel stores in the UAE reportedly refused to sell products to Russian customers unless they signed a document committing not...
- Russian influencers have complained of experiencing ‘Russophobia’ by global brands but refuse to comment on the issue
- The UAE's anti-discriminatory and anti-hatred law clearly provides a solid legislative ground for the environment of tolerance, co-existence, and acceptance
Interview
GCC luxury market grows despite supply chain woes
The GCC personal luxury market will continue to be on a ‘strong growth trajectory,’ Chalhoub Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)...
- High-end jewelry is expected to continue to record strong growth in the region
- Meanwhile, online shopping has doubled in the Middle East in the last two years
Interview
Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna
Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about...
- In the UAE, every generation witnesses significant changes, but one constant is the government’s support towards and confidence in youth, said the Sheikha
- Empowering women and giving them the right opportunities is not new; it had already started since the foundation of the UAE, she added
Interview
Regional brands may fill gaps in activewear market
Succeeding for a female entrepreneur in an industry dominated by men is a tough task but can be achieved, says...
- It was now or never for the Arab entrepreneur Nathaly Daou who launched her activewear brand NatUsual soon after 2020 Beirut blasts
- Daou had to navigate many roadblocks to not only launch but protect the brand at a time when many went out of business
Geostrategy
UAE, Israel work to secure region’s food needs
Government support, coupled with strong social systems, must ensure that no one goes hungry, says Nobel Laureate Dr Dan Shechtman
- Enhancing collaboration between research institutes and agritech companies in Israel and the UAE will be pivotal to secure region's food future, say Israeli experts
- Arab region needs to develop the knowledge to grow crops in arid conditions, says Dan Shechtman of Israel Institute of Technology
Interview
GCC beauty sector puts best face forward
Consumers are spending more on beauty products and fragrances despite inflation, says Salem Kaissi, Vice-President of multi-brand luxury beauty concept...
- Brands have had to strategize and react quickly to continue resonating with consumers in the market
- According to Euromonitor International, the sector is estimated to be worth $58.3 billion by 2025
Analysis
What’s driving EV uptake in MENA?
Experts help TRENDS see the road that lies ahead for electric vehicles in the region, and its one of hope:...
- Globally, 88 percent of EV owners are under the age of 45
- A recent EV study revealed a similar trend in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
GCC media outlets think outside the box to stay afloat
Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche"...
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Are EVs driving towards greener world or uncertainty?
Studies suggest the electric vehicles may not eliminate all emissions even by 2050, particularly those related to mining and battery...
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MENA gaming sector plays well with new technologies
The region's gaming industry is estimated to be worth $5 billion by 2025 with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading...
Business
50 days on, ‘nothing changes’ for UAE delivery riders
Rise in fuel prices, scorching heat and constant rush to deliver due to 'unrealistic promises' made to clients by online...
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Fuel costs, falling pay add to UAE gig workers’ woes
Nothing changes for delivery workers of online food delivery aggregator platforms even as they resume work after protest against low...
- Even as social media was flooded with comments demanding better treatment and fair pay for the riders, nothing changed and they eventually went back to work
- The gig economy is coming under pressure from governments around the world as they look to enact protective policies and regulations, says a food critic and blogger
Business
Delivery platforms run on woeful condition of riders
Riders of an online food ordering firm, who recently protested against unfair pay, allege that not only do they get...
- The riders complain that rising fuel prices and wider delivery areas have made their economic position unsustainable.
- Since they get paid by the number of deliveries, their lives are at risk as they are always on their toes to make more deliveries by the end of the day.
Arts & Culture
Dare to be different to make positive change: Joumana
Lebanese writer, journalist, and human rights activist Joumana Haddad tells TRENDS why she is unperturbed despite being one of the...
- Joumana Haddad pays a price for her strong voice advocating for the rights of people, addressing otherwise taboo subjects
- A big believer of self-expression, she uses her publication Jasad to tackle issues related to art, literature, and politics of the body