Digital innovation fuels surge in Iraq’s banking sector
"These banks excel not only in financial performance but also in adapting and innovating. Through partnerships with global entities like...
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Strengthen emotional security to thwart cyberattacks
While love, loneliness, and excitement are easily exploitable emotions, any factor impacting someone’s emotional state can make them a target....
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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
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Global disruptions shift focus to new work models
Organisations can either view recent global disruptions such as Covid-19 pandemic as a death sentence or as a chance to...
- A large proportion of businesses across the world have felt the damaging effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
- Recent research has revealed that 87 percent of small business owners have lost money over the last two years
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel for tech stocks
However, there are numerous economic sectors where tech penetration remains in its infancy, such as in logistics, e-commerce and supply...
- Many of the tech names that outperformed throughout the past decade have seen the steepest falls. Some have seen 70 percent or more wiped off their values, writes an expert
- There are numerous economic sectors where tech penetration remains in its infancy, such as in logistics, e-commerce and supply chains, which retain enormous growth potential
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Bracing for the next wave of digital transformation
Pushing intelligence out to the edge will drive change in the design of our products, services, processes, and organizations, and...
- Over the next few years, organizations in every industry will experience change on an unprecedented scale, writes Jacob Chacko of Aruba
- A whole new range of possibilities emerges when we engage with literally every device and build intelligence and connectivity into physical objects, he adds.
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‘Crypto winter’ fails to dampen confidence of investors
Even as the interest in crypto remains more or less steady, and investors are still keen to buy in, it’s...
- Blockchain technology and the digital asset ecosystem are here to stay, and investors aren’t deterred by the state of the market
- However, anyone looking to invest their hard-earned capital into crypto - particularly retail and first timers - must exercise caution
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Right leadership crucial for purpose-driven business
Whether starting your own business or taking on a new leadership position, it requires determination, consistency and a positive attitude...
- Whether starting your own business or taking on a new leadership position, it requires determination, consistency and a positive attitude
- If you don’t fall short in your tracks and you don’t lose your vision, your business will always be purposeful, and in most cases successful
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Integrity of digital infrastructure crucial for companies
For businesses who feel they have no choice but to pay cybercriminals in order to unlock their files, they not...
- Businesses across the globe are losing the battle when it comes to defending themselves against ransomware attacks
- A robust security strategy is therefore one of the key pillars of an overarching digital transformation plan, says an expert
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Equality in economic recovery among countries crucial
The international community must adopt an approach that could translate words and goodwill into practical steps that could achieve equality...
- The positive health indicators have risen after lifting restrictions, recovery of trade flow, increase in public spending and rise in global demand at all levels, says Qatar's emir
- However, the confusion that has impacted the supply chains is still among major factors that drive up prices, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani highlights at the QEF 2022
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Integrated solutions make life a bit easy for SMBs
An integrated, modern, end-to-end solution can provide SMBs with more visibility, flexibility and efficiency in managing finances, operations and people....
- Many small and medium businesses still use a combination of standalone, on-premises business solutions for accounting, payroll and human resources
- An integrated, modern, end-to-end solution can provide SMBs with more visibility, flexibility and efficiency in managing finances, operations and people
Digital innovation fuels surge in Iraq’s banking sector
"These banks excel not only in financial performance but also in adapting and innovating. Through partnerships with global entities like...
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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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Generative AI brings challenges and opportunities
"New technologies like generative AI bring both opportunities and risks. A holistic AI strategy ensures privacy, security, and compliance, considering...
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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
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Expo bid validates Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic skills
While challenges remain in Saudi Arabia's bid for the Expo 2030 despite increasing global support, the Kingdom seems determined to...
- Saudi Arabia's deepening relations with countries across the world are reflected in the growing support for its Expo 2030 bid
- Despite competition from Busan and Rome, Saudi Arabia is strong contender due to global support and noticeable transformations