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...
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine: A tragic comedy of errors
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on, the West's financial commitment grows, while neither Zelenskyy nor Putin shows interest in peace...
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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
Opinion
Shared values take UAE-Germany ties to a new level
"We are forging the links that will strengthen our shared interests and values to confront the challenges head-on. As Germany...
- The UAE and Germany are clear-eyed about the challenges they will face in the next 50, says UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- As Germany pursues its policy of 'Zeitenwende' that will usher in a new era of foreign policy, finance, and energy, it will find in the UAE a true and reliable partner, he adds.
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Logistics delivers boom with value-added services
"A top-tier, industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is vital for efficiently delivering these value-added services. Distributors grapple with supply...
- The Middle East and African freight and logistics market is predicted to record a compound annual growth rate of about 6% between 2023 and 2028
- To tap into growth opportunities in the region and for better results, distributors must consider incorporating value-added services into their strategies
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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...
- The inclusion of major Middle Eastern countries, six out of the ten biggest global oil suppliers, will now be part of the BRICS
- This gives the alliance significant leverage in the global energy market, potentially influencing global oil prices and energy policies
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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...
- Seventy percent of consumers believe a company's effectiveness is determined by its service
- New tools help automate tasks, provide data and insights, inform decisions, and improve workflow