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....
Digital innovation fuels surge in Iraq’s banking sector
"These banks excel not only in financial performance but also in adapting and innovating. Through partnerships with global entities like...
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Even in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy changes, technology disruption and other challenges, positive structural forces remain...
- Across Emerging Markets, positive structural forces remain apparent and are likely to foster fresh investment opportunities
- Digitalization and decarbonization will also play key roles in pushing up the growing economies, says
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‘GCC may avoid NMCs, Abraajs with robust norms’
The region’s financial regulators must be extra vigilant to avoid catastrophic debt crises, Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, chairman of Vision 3, UAE,...
- Strong corporate governance framework is an integral part of ensuring clean flow of money and the GCC region is yet to make some improvements, says Khalid Abdulla-Janahi
- The companies in the region should have independent board members and directors with fixed term role to ensure high level of corporate governance, the Vision 3 chief adds
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A perceptible de-escalation in the Gulf
A photo of Saudi Crown Prince with the Qatari emir and the UAE's security adviser shows youthful, physically fit leaders...
- After a three-year boycott of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt have now restored relations with the Gulf country
- The Gulf region has taken an important step forward in terms of political stability amidst pragmatic optimism
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Delving into the future of cyber security
With successful COVID-19 vaccination programs under way, organizations in the Middle East are hitting the ground running as they reset...
- Massive and fast transformations have to go hand in hand with increased cyber security measures
- The best managed services providers continually invest in hiring and up skilling to ensure world-class protection against cyber threats and leaks
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UAE’s forward-looking vision to contain pandemic
With a long-term forward-looking vision, the UAE continues its efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 variant, with the...
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Liberal media and rifts between Biden-Harris teams cost Dems 2024 election
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FMCG sector drives global economic growth, innovation
"The growth of the FMCG industry is closely tied to population growth, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes. The sector is...
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Comprehensive data protection strategies are crucial
A solid Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy includes several components, such as Data Identification and Flow Management, Data Risk...
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Russia, Africa build a new, fairer global architecture
"I would like to note that the African continent is emerging as a new center of power right before our...
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Erdogan’s visit a game-changer for Turkish-Gulf ties
For the wealthy Gulf states, combining their resources with Turkiye's defense and industrial achievements will produce lasting benefits not only...
- Erdogan's visit was aimed to boost economic relations and tackle Turkey's economic challenges, writes Turkish Professor Ibrahim Karataş
- Major agreements were signed with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with a strong focus on defense and economic cooperation, he adds
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GCC governments focus on service fee reform
"Sometimes, the fees have undermined their intended purpose as a cost recovery tool for the provision of a service. For...
- GCC governments grapple with a complex web of service fees hindering businesses and residents
- Unintended consequences turn fees into long-term taxes, undermining their original purpose
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Towards the next 50 years between Japan and UAE
"In education, Japan is working to promote study exchanges and internships for Emirati students and young professionals. Japan continues to...
- Japan has contributed significantly to the development of the UAE's oil industries and infrastructure since the 1960s, writes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
- Cooperation between Japan and the UAE spans sectors such as climate change, education, science and technology, space, and defense, the Japanese PM points out

