Russia-Ukraine: A tragic comedy of errors
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on, the West's financial commitment grows, while neither Zelenskyy nor Putin shows interest in peace...
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Cyber insurance shapes the future of cybersecurity
Cyber insurance, particularly around ransomware, is moving towards a world where insured businesses have strong cyber resilience, well-defined disaster recovery...
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Global leaders need to deal with cost-of-living crisis
Now is the time for emerging market policymakers to batten down the hatches. Eligible countries with sound policies should urgently...
- More than a third of the global economy will contract this year or next, while the three largest economies—the United States, the European Union, and China—will continue to stall
- The Ukraine war continues to powerfully destabilize the global economy. Beyond the escalating destruction of lives and livelihoods, it has led to severe energy crisis in Europe
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Debt financing in climate tech sector set to grow
In climate-related sectors, debt funding is becoming more prevalent outside of traditional project finance opportunities such as solar parks, wind...
- The debt financing universe has evolved over the last decade in response to this phenomenon and debt is no longer just the preserve of large technology companies.
- Lenders are increasingly active within the start up to unicorn universe alongside profitable software businesses. Also, lenders offer a wide range of hybrid financing solutions
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IPv6, DNS security enhance Zero Trust architecture
The Zero Trust mindset brings substantial benefits. System administrators can better control devices, processes and users that engage with data...
- The Zero Trust security model can help cybersecurity professionals to secure enterprise networks and sensitive data, says a technology expert
- The Zero Trust mindset brings substantial benefits. System administrators can better control devices, processes and users that engage with data in any way
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Marketwatch: Tight supply battles recession risks
Adding to this, the market had witnessed September as a month of turmoil across financial markets driven by a surging...
- The commodity sector traded lower by around 7% in September with the weakness being driven by growth-dependent sectors, like energy and industrial metals
- September was a month of turmoil across financial markets driven by a surging dollar and traders sending bond yields sharply higher in anticipation of further rate hikes
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Disruptions bring with them fresh opportunities
CIOs should consider new possibilities enabled by graphene-based technologies and start to identify emerging suppliers. While elements of business composability...
- Disruptions are fundamental shifts that create lasting change, and successful organizations will be those that are prepared to address them
- CIOs must take time to consider “what if” scenarios to avoid being blindsided by social, behavioral and technological disruptions
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MENA firms need defense mechanism against inflation
Winning firm can still seize the current moment with bold, decisive actions to address the near term, while building strategies...
- As high inflation has persisted over the past year, many consumer product companies have found their initial increases were insufficient, experts from Bain & Company point out.
- Today, it’s more important than ever for consumer products companies to build durable and flexible strategies that can withstand continued inflation and supply pressures, they add.
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Iraq invests in people, works on sustainable goals
The challenges facing Iraq today are the result of long accumulations that we are working to dismantle and our hope...
- Iraq looks forward to receiving more UN support in the reconstruction of the liberated areas affected by the occupation of the terrorist gangs, says country's PM
- Despite the difficult circumstances, the Iraqis used that spirit of hope to fight terrorism and defeat it on behalf of the whole world, Al-Kadhimi adds
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‘One man chose this war. One man can end it’
"Defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is about much more than standing up for one nation’s right to choose its...
- Even a number of nations that maintain close ties with Moscow have said publicly that they have serious questions and concerns about President Putin’s ongoing invasion
- Defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is about much more than standing up for one nation’s right to choose its own path, fundamental as that right is
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World has to fight food insecurity together
Over 100 countries have signed on to the Roadmap for Global Food Security. Many are already acting on those commitments....
- At the outset of 2022, conflicts, COVID-19, the effects of the climate crisis had already driven more than 190 million people into acute food insecurity, Blinken said.
- More than 100 countries have signed on to the Roadmap (for Global Food Security); Many are already acting on those commitments.
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Commodities drop amidst darkening growth outlook
In addition, demand in China continues to linger after the IEA said the world's largest importer of oil was heading...
- Growth and demand concerns, as well as the stronger dollar making the cost of fuel increasingly expensive around the world, remains key focus of the markets
- Demand in China continues to linger after the IEA said the world's largest importer of oil was heading for its biggest annual drop in demand in more than three decades
Russia-Ukraine: A tragic comedy of errors
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on, the West's financial commitment grows, while neither Zelenskyy nor Putin shows interest in peace...
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US curbs on Iran’s oil exports may hit global portfolios
The US tightening sanctions on Iranian oil could have a negative impact on individual and institutional investment portfolios by disrupting...
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Women break barriers for gender equality in finance
This culture should recognize and value the contributions of women and prioritize their growth and development. By highlighting successful women...
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For GCC, centralized demand planning is indispensable
Facing challenges like varied categorization and technical standards, GCC economies are turning to innovative solutions. With digital technologies and unified...
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New initiatives to enhance Saudi market infrastructure
"This quarter, we focused on enhancing our market infrastructure and introduced several initiatives, including changes to the debt market; negotiated...
- In Q2 2023, Saudi's capital market grew steadily, with Main Market capitalization rising by 9.24%, despite slower GDP growth and declining inflation from Q1
- Nomu - Parallel Market's capitalization surged by 54.61% during Q2 with eight new companies listed, as Saudi Exchange prioritized attracting foreign investors
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Logistics delivers boom with value-added services
"A top-tier, industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is vital for efficiently delivering these value-added services. Distributors grapple with supply...
- The Middle East and African freight and logistics market is predicted to record a compound annual growth rate of about 6% between 2023 and 2028
- To tap into growth opportunities in the region and for better results, distributors must consider incorporating value-added services into their strategies
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BRICS expansion points to a shift in global dynamics
The Middle East, with its vast resources and strategic position, can play a crucial role in BRICS' vision of a...
- The inclusion of major Middle Eastern countries, six out of the ten biggest global oil suppliers, will now be part of the BRICS
- This gives the alliance significant leverage in the global energy market, potentially influencing global oil prices and energy policies