UHNWIs drive Dubai’s luxury real estate growth
"The ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) have transformative impact on the real estate market. These individuals, with their discerning tastes and substantial...
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CFOs at forefront of ESG integration in businesses
"The CFO's role as an ESG guardian and promoter varies significantly across organizations. CFOs with limited ESG experience should deepen...
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Investing in HR technology crucial for small companies
A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent....
- For any small and medium business, a modern human resources platform can be a powerful tool for transforming the acquisition, engagement and management of people
- A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent beside automating repetitive activities
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ESG strategy of firms in Middle East must not derail
Winning firms are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy. Disruption doesn’t demolish...
- Over the past few years, shifting investor and customer expectations cemented the importance of ESG in the corporate world, allowing it to withstand these kinds of shocks
- The ESG has become an explicit decision-making consideration for companies, rising to the level of finance concerns, risk, operational integrity, and customer impact
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KSA’s crude advice energizes commodity markets
Inflation-fighting measures, such as hiking rates and removing stimulus, was the main driver behind the recent correction in commodities that...
- Gains have been seen across most sectors, led by agriculture as weather woes lifted the cost of coffee and the three major crops – especially corn
- Industrial metals receive a boost from China’s continued efforts to support its weakening economy by announcing more stimulus policies
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Core inflation is unofficially dead
If the apex banks focus too much on core inflation, it will be a big mistake. Food and energy will...
- Central banks have been very late to the inflation game as they have underestimated the effects of the stimulus during the pandemic, says an expert
- Food and energy will be at the center of the crisis years with climate change and green transformation being inflationary in the years to come, he adds
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Gulf manufacturers must adapt to changing demands
To avoid threats to market share and profitability, manufacturers must stay alert and on top of the ever-evolving trends. You...
- Change is the only constant in manufacturing today. Disruption, innovation, and continual refinement of shopfloor processes are driving factors in today’s complex market landscape
- To avoid threats to market share and profitability, manufacturers must stay alert and on top of the ever-evolving trends, writes Kerry Koutsikos of Infor
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What’s next for e-commerce in post-pandemic world?
Post pandemic, the logistics sector is best placed to support e-commerce businesses in tapping the unlocked potential of the large...
- The average percentage of households in the GCC that have bought goods online has gone up from 2 percent to more than 8 percent , indicating there is still significant room to grow
- In the GCC, the top five e-commerce websites have seen annual growth of more than 50 percent since 2015, going from 3 million to 21 million users per month, according to Kearney
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More firms opt for M&As amidst financial distress
As money starts to dry up and subsequent funding rounds get more precarious, companies are expected to experience more acute...
- The rapid rise in high-velocity M&A interest over the last months is driven by the inherent uncertainty surrounding the global economy and markets
- Deal makers see a great window of opportunity but also understand this window could be fleeting, writes Victor Basta, Co-Head of DAI Magister
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Goal: A just energy transition that’s equitable to all
It must be based on scientific, economic, and engineering facts, appreciate the multiple dilemmas and challenging trade-offs, and accelerate the...
- Record growth in renewables, representing over 80 percent of all new power-generating capacity last year, is the clearest sign yet that the energy transition is gathering pace
- Policies aimed at divesting from hydrocarbons too soon, without adequate viable alternatives, are self-defeating. They will undermine energy security, erode economic stability
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Dubai’s high-end luxury real estate market prospers
The emirate’s upper market real estate sector is not something just anyone can develop. It requires large investments and a...
- An increased number of high-end investors look at Dubai as a hub of opportunity and stability, writes Gavin Comerford, Projects Director at CHI SOL Investments
- The emirate’s upper market real estate sector is not something just anyone can develop. It requires large investments and a full-fledged team who can deliver a quality 360 solution
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Pandemic-spurred digital transformation is not enough
Remote work seems to be here to stay, and digital transformation will continue to facilitate it. For companies that haven’t...
- Digital firms typically have a superior customer experience, better employee engagement and increased business growth, writes Naji Kazak, Managing Director - EMEA at Kodak Alaris
- Manual processes, meanwhile, can cause companies to miss opportunities, make ill-informed business decisions and lose clients to competition, Kazak points out
UHNWIs drive Dubai’s luxury real estate growth
"The ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) have transformative impact on the real estate market. These individuals, with their discerning tastes and substantial...
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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...
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Cloud-based tools help optimize customer experience
Customer experience leaders in organizations of any size will see increased satisfaction in self-service, routing, and agent utilization by implementing...
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Gulf’s green transition: How Turkiye can lead the way
As these countries -- including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar -- progress to the next phase of their economic diversification,...
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FMCG sector drives global economic growth, innovation
"The growth of the FMCG industry is closely tied to population growth, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes. The sector is...
- The FMCG sector is a primary source of employment, providing opportunities across the supply chain
- The industry has strong linkages with ancillary sectors like packaging, advertising, logistics, and transportation
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Comprehensive data protection strategies are crucial
A solid Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy includes several components, such as Data Identification and Flow Management, Data Risk...
- Ransomware attacks are growing in size and scope, with 85% of organizations hit at least once, a significant increase from 76% the previous year, writes Mohamad Rizk of Veeam
- Cyber insurance doesn't cover all ransomware costs, and policies are getting pricier. A comprehensive Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy is vital for resilience
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Russia, Africa build a new, fairer global architecture
"I would like to note that the African continent is emerging as a new center of power right before our...
- Russia and Africa share a strong bond of friendship and mutually beneficial ties, with foundations laid in mid-20th century
- Russia and African states are working together to build a new, fairer global architecture and protect international law