Trump’s tariffs fallout: Why trade tensions are a ‘storm cloud’ over financial markets
Stocks later rallied after Trump announced a 90-day pause on additional higher tariffs that were set to impact around 80...
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Liberal media and rifts between Biden-Harris teams cost Dems 2024 election
Party insiders cite a damaging rift between Biden and Harris teams as a major factor in the Democrats' 2024 defeat....
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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.
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Cybersecurity – The rush to catch up with reality
The invasion of Ukraine was a major wake-up call globally for both governments and private firms. Small-to-medium businesses need to...
- The number of cyberattacks against small-to-medium businesses has increased by 150 percent over the past two years, and the companies’ defenses have not grown accordingly
- Shortage of workforce, which needs to grow by 65 percent for organisations to be able to sufficiently defend their critical assets, is adding to the cybersecurity woes
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Successful acquirers make insurgent assets unique
Incumbent brands need small-brand deals to recapture top-line growth and boost total shareholder return. While challenging to get right, these...
- Despite an overall annual market growth of 4% from 2012 to 2019, the 30 largest consumer goods companies grew less than 1%, a growth gap further widened by Covid-19
- Prior to the pandemic, insurgent brands captured more than 30% of the growth across the categories in which they exist, despite accounting for only 3% of the market share
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Trump’s tariffs fallout: Why trade tensions are a ‘storm cloud’ over financial markets
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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