Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence
The GCC’s luxury hospitality sector has become a global benchmark, yet behind every polished facade lies an increasingly complex financial...
Opinion
IoT Connectivity: The Backbone of Modern Business
As IoT protocols evolve, companies are building robust infrastructure to support applications across sectors, from asset tracking in logistics to...
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Kubernetes simplifies container use in the Middle East
With Kubernetes, regional enterprises have automated their deployment, managment and scaling of containerized applications. Since it is controlled by developers...
- With Kubernetes, regional enterprises have automated their deployment, management and scaling of containerized applications.
- Since it is controlled by developers and not infrastructure teams, there is a better understanding that ultimately leads to high quality results
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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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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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Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence
The GCC’s luxury hospitality sector has become a global benchmark, yet behind every polished facade lies an increasingly complex financial...
Opinion
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Expo City Dubai’s adaptive reuse redefines urban living
"With sustainability as a top priority in the region, we are excited to see more developers consider repurposing properties and...
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Dubai’s real estate defies the odds during global crises
The Palestine-Israel conflict and the war in Ukraine illustrate the difficulty in forecasting the enduring impact of such events. In...
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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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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...
- GCC governments can attain more effective demand planning by mandating a common harmonized data structure and forecasts based on volatility metrics
- As GCC aims to reshape their economies by fortifying local industries, governments and SOEs have a golden opportunity to attract the necessary investment
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MEA brands focus on personalized customer experience
"Post-Covid GCC travel trends are promising: about 50% of customers plan to increase digital spending in travel and retail. With...
- In the digital era, customer engagement is vital, shifting from transactional ties to interactive bonds; 20% of engaged patrons drive 80% of sales through endorsements
- Post-Covid, travelers see personalized offers, not just reminders; 34% might switch due to poor communication; GCC sees rising digital spend; CEPs promote sustainable growth.
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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