Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms
In a world where 5 billion people are active on social media, our digital voices shape culture, foster belonging, and...
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New-Age Growth Comes Home to the GCC
The region, fueled by ambition and massive investment, is rapidly advancing in technology and infrastructure, aiming to secure a leading...
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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
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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
Opinion
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
Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms
In a world where 5 billion people are active on social media, our digital voices shape culture, foster belonging, and...
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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...
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Global AI economy will reach over $32 trillion by 2027
The emergence of AI-managed portfolios marks a notable change in the investment realm. Success in this evolving landscape will require...
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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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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...
- The potential US sanctions on Iran's crude oil exports, due to its support for Hamas, could directly impact global portfolios, especially those with energy sector assets.
- Potential restrictions on Iran will present both challenges and opportunities for energy stocks, possibly prompting central banks to raise rates amid inflation concerns.
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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...
- In the financial sector, diverse teams enhance decision-making and performance, yet women occupy just 10% of CEO roles in Fortune 500 companies
- Emirati women constitute 31% of the UAE's finance sector workforce, underscoring the crucial role of mentorship and role models in advancing their careers.
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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