The GCC must deploy its ‘strategic advantages’ to lead the transition
The models that once governed aid, CSR, employment, and economic engagement are shifting, and the GCC has an opportunity to...
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Trump’s tariffs fallout: Why trade tensions are a ‘storm cloud’ over financial markets
Stocks later rallied after Trump announced a 90-day pause on additional higher tariffs that were set to impact around 80...
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Deploying every new technology isn’t advisable
We don’t need to jump into every bandwagon. We need to understand our security needs first and act accordingly. Your...
- A zero-trust model is not an actual product or new certification in the cyber security industry, writes Dave Russell, Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Veeam Software
- Zero trust is all about building good habits within employees and ensuring that employees enable multi-factor authentication when accessing any apps or platform, he adds.
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OPEC-forced rally in crude oil strengthens markets
The fear of the global organizations such as International Energy Agency that the OPEC+ decision would increase energy security risks...
- The US inflation is expected to start slowing soon, thereby providing some relief to global economies hurt by a strong dollar, says an expert
- Russia’s war in Ukraine and the actions taken by the West to counter Putin’s behavior remain a key source of support for several commodities
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Hybrid healthcare puts patient at the center
Beside facilitating the delivery of quality treatment, telehealth has altered the competitive landscape of private healthcare, allowing providers to offer...
- A vast majority of healthcare institutions has adopted new telehealth solutions while others expanded their existing programs to ensure patient care continuity
- In the UAE, the telehealth market is predicted to reach over US$535.5 million by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 25 percent from 2020 to 2025
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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
The GCC must deploy its ‘strategic advantages’ to lead the transition
The models that once governed aid, CSR, employment, and economic engagement are shifting, and the GCC has an opportunity to...
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Time to transform climate commitments into action
"At COP28, governments need to focus on two timeframes: an immediate surge in climate action and a springboard for the...
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Social media plays key role in shaping online trading
"The rapid pace and fervor surrounding social media have introduced volatility into financial markets, leading to instances where stocks, particularly...
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AI, Industry 4.0 transform Middle East manufacturing
"As we look ahead, the manufacturing landscape is set to continue evolving, navigating through the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and...
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Gaza and Ukraine: Two sides of the Western bias
The US President Joe Biden's recent statements on the ongoing Gaza conflict, especially his assertions about Hamas' headquarters and the...
- US President Joe Biden's recent press conference highlights differing narratives on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, writes Shakir Husain.
- Western support for Israel's actions in Gaza underscores a shift from observers to participants in Middle Eastern conflicts, he adds.
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Russia-UAE economic ties strengthen with $9bn trade
The streamlined IP processes, including efficient patent registration and robust litigation frameworks, are key factors contributing to this thriving bilateral...
- The UAE's innovations in the oil sector offer patent opportunities in Russia.
- Intellectual Property (IP) protection vital for Russian imports of UAE goods.
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Urgent need for container-specific data protection
With cyber-attacks up to 85% from 76% last year, organizations must prioritize proven backup and recovery plans to stay ahead...
- Container technology, while not new, is reaching a widespread adoption tipping point.
- Misunderstandings persist around container technology and Kubernetes management.