How travel brands can target high-intent travelers in the MEA region
As tourism booms across the Middle East and Africa, travel brands face fierce competition. Success now means using data-driven, personalized...
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3 ways travel drives economic growth while enhancing global connections and sustainability
WTTC research shows that, having endured estimated losses of $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs in 2020 alone, travel and...
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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
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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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Bioethics: Towards a moral practice of medicine
Bioethicists must support and advance the rights of women through new policies and ensure that established regulations and policies are...
- Bioethicists must support and advance the rights of women through these protections and ensure that established regulations and policies are implemented in support of patients
- Bioethicists must also strive to alert practitioners to the social and cultural challenges that make it more difficult for women patients to access the healthcare they require
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Goal vs strategy: Aim remains same, mode may modify
The most successful active owners keep a ‘Plan B’ ready. Many real-life structural and organizational conditions need to be in...
- The most successful active owners keep a ‘Plan B’ ready. Many real-life structural and organizational conditions need to be in place to enable strategy optimization.
- A constructive board of directors, including vocal independent members and experts, is an indispensable ally of the active owner
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Women of ancient Arabia: Power and wisdom
In writing history, men were not necessarily the best knowledgeable about women’s contributions to history, civilization, or life. They were...
- Arabian women remained hidden in the pre- and post-Islamic history of Arabia for a long time
- They were often misrepresented or misinterpreted which left historic gaps in knowledge, misconceptions, and stereotypes
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Why few brands lag behind in sustainability game?
The best brands take a cross-functional approach, embedding sustainability within divisions and business units while linking incentives to sustainability targets....
- Winning brands decide which specific sustainability topics they want to use to actively engage with consumers
- To bring sustainability messages authentically to consumers, the best brands develop a sensitive consumer-engagement strategy
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Resilience in PE market may open new opportunities
Despite the uncertainty, many PE firms are adapting and keen to point to their funders’ patience and understanding in what...
- The global private equity market is now worth over $4 trillion, says a latest report
- Private equity needs to negotiate the current COVID-19-induced economic crisis.
How travel brands can target high-intent travelers in the MEA region
As tourism booms across the Middle East and Africa, travel brands face fierce competition. Success now means using data-driven, personalized...
Opinion
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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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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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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
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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