Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
PARIS, FRANCE - Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors...
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US Jews battle new ‘mainstreamed’ anti-Semitism
One day after hip-hop and fashion mogul Kanye West voiced a "love" for Nazis and 10 days after ex-president Donald...
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What are the GCC’s top stock exchange constituents?
What are the top constituents of stock exchanges spread across the GCC countries? Here’s our infographic.
- Some constituents — publicly traded companies — of the MSCI World Index would be heavier than others
- And countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council have some of the biggest public companies in the world
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Eid holidays boost Gulf tourism as COVID curbs ease
From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially...
- Gulf citizens are looking to spend Eid al-Fitr abroad after being compelled to stay home for the past two years
- This year’s Eid al-Fitr holiday witnessed high occupancy in the UAE hotel sector, driven by strong domestic tourism demand
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Physical security adds to digital transformation
Cybercrime has risen to the forefront of physical security concerns. And big firms are acutely aware of the problem, says...
- Physical security has progressed from when it was viewed as merely a technique for responding to crime
- It now plays a more significant role as a critical component in the digital transformation of business processes
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‘UAE’s new labor law is a game-changer’
Legal and business leaders tell TRENDS that the new legislation is in line with the industrial modernization roadmap that the...
- The changes in the new labor law are fairly substantial and necessitate amendments to existing employment contracts
- They also call for modifications to policies and procedures concerning future agreements with new employees
Analysis
New trends drive Arab automotive growth
From pre-owned cars to electric vehicles, a number of trends are driving the growth of the automobile sector in countries...
- Saudi imports of cars grew from 544,000 in 2020 to over 546,000 in 2021
- Around 28% of those polled in the UAE said they prefer to buy a used car online
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Protests, pension, pandemic mark Macron presidency
Emmanuel Macron, who had never held elected office before becoming president in 2017, has weathered several crises throughout his presidential...
- Macron became the youngest president in French history at 39 when he saw off far-right leader Marine Le Pen in 2017
- He is now looking to become the first French leader since Jacques Chirac in 2002 to win a second term
Analysis
Should you invest in Metaverse real estate?
The economic opportunities and jobs created by the Metaverse will revolutionize how we work, socialize, play, and earn, says Sebastien...
- Revenues from the Metaverse are estimated to grow to $800 billion in 2024
- Metaverse plot prices rose from $100 in January 2021 to $15,000 in December 2021
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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
It also seems to be extremely helpful for customers who want to pay for a purchase in installments or make...
- BNPL payments in the UAE are expected to grow 89.4% on an annual basis to reach $1.82 billion in 2022
- BNPL is not just for Gen Y and millennials; it is expected to see adoption by elderly individuals as well
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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
Analysis
Europe energy market: Will Qatar replace Russia?
The United States has asked Qatar to supply gas to Europe if Russian supplies were disrupted due to Moscow's military...
- Qatar gas exports account for about 106 billion cubic meters, with 80 percent going to Asia and 20 percent to Europe
- Qatar could cover around 13 percent of Russian gas imports to the European Union and the United Kingdom
Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
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Retaining customers rattles retailers as sales drop
From optimizing the purchasing ecosystem to driving personalization and developing schemes that help consumers with finance management, retailers must work...
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“US lives in solipsistic fantasies”
Diminished leverage in the Gulf region makes Washington a less compelling partner than it once was, says Chas W Freeman,...
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‘Mobile-first mindset’ rules companies in Middle East
With an average of 40 percent of sales taking place via mobile, a growing number of enterprise-sized brands see mobile...
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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...
- Recent studies suggest the electric vehicles may not eliminate all emissions even by 2050, particularly those related to mining and battery production.
- Wider adoption of EVs will hinge on affordability which, in turn, is reliant on battery production and robust charging infrastructure
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Biden’s Arab trip lukewarm, at best
The US president could not dispel the view that the Washington is no longer a reliable ally and he also...
- The US president could not dispel the view that the US is no longer a reliable partner and he also failed to connect at a personal level with the young GCC leaders, say experts
- He publicly invited UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed for a state visit to Washington. 'Why did he not extend the same thing to Mohammed bin Salman?' a professor asks
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Investors stay away as oil fuels tension in Iraq
The long-simmering dispute came to a head in February when the federal supreme court ordered Kurdistan to hand over oil...
- Iraq, the second largest OPEC producer, sits on enormous oil reserves, and revenues from the sector feed 90 percent of the federal government budget.
- The country exports an average of 3.3 million barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), while production in Kurdistan amounts to just over 450,000 bpd.