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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CFOs at forefront of ESG integration in businesses
"The CFO's role as an ESG guardian and promoter varies significantly across organizations. CFOs with limited ESG experience should deepen...
- Integration of ESG into finance sectors highlights the evolving expectations from CFOs.
- In-house research shows 89 percent of CFOs rate communication as the most vital skill.
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Choice and opportunity are crucial for empowerment
"These are all campaigns into which I have poured my heart and soul. True empowerment, the kind I want for...
- Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America, responds to criticism in The Washington Post regarding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.
- She highlights the significant progress in women's rights and sports in Saudi Arabia, with 330,000 female athletes, advocating for a global, balanced dialogue on women's issues.
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Disinformation, misinformation hurt global businesses
"These risks are serious because they limit our ability to tackle the big global challenges we are facing. Changes in...
- Rebuilding trust and fostering global collaboration are essential to address the present challenges.
- The role of AI and digital innovation in combating misinformation and boosting productivity.
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AI revolutionizes UAE’s life sciences & healthcare
"By leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to process extensive datasets from diverse sources, including genomic data, scientific literature, and clinical...
- AI is transforming drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized treatments, marking a new era in medical research.
- The UAE, especially Abu Dhabi, is setting global standards in longevity and healthcare integration for better future.
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Emerging crypto hub UAE shapes digital assets’ future
"As 2024 unfolds, we anticipate that both private and public enterprises will increase their investments in the infrastructure and services...
- Bitcoin marked a 134 percent increase in the year 2023, signifying a resurgent crypto market.
- The UAE thawed the crypto winter, with institutional investments driving cryptocurrency deals.
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Rising threat of lookalike domains poses new challenge
"Detecting these attacks and avoiding falling victim to them is vital, but the ability to take down lookalike domains is...
- Lookalike domains deceive users via SMS, social media DMs, and QR codes.
- DNS vulnerability allows attackers to create authentic-looking fake domains.
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Welcoming 2024: A year of hope, healing, and unity
"Hopefully, 2024 will be a year in which we overcome the troubled period that started with the coup attempt, grew...
- Every new year should be welcomed with joy, hope, and excitement, says Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye.
- We are entering the year 2024 with heavy hearts due to the negative events in our region and the world, he adds.
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Bahrain emerges as a thriving hub for tech startups
Entrepreneurs equipped with the right skills, a robust business strategy, and the ability to forge meaningful collaborations are well-positioned to...
- Bahrain is witnessing an increasing demand for digital transformation across various industries.
- Entrepreneurs in the Gulf country need innovation, adaptability, and strong networks for success.
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Acute hunger, healthcare collapse worsen Gaza crisis
The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe, with hospitals like Al-Shifa and Al-Sahaba facing dire shortages of medical supplies...
- Once Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa is now confined to providing only basic first aid, severely limited by ongoing hostilities.
- In Gaza, extreme hunger drives people to desperate measures, risking their safety in a relentless search for food to survive.
Navigating the rising tide of cyber threats in GCC
"Critical infrastructure organizations are distinct from other enterprises; their downfall could bring entire sectors of the economy down with them....
- Rising cyber threats in the UAE and GCC are alarmingly high, with over 50,000 daily attacks causing significant financial and societal impacts.
- High-profile attacks in the region have included notable incidents such as Aramco's ICS breach and multiple attacks on UAE's infrastructure.
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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UHNWIs drive Dubai’s luxury real estate growth
"The ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) have transformative impact on the real estate market. These individuals, with their discerning tastes and substantial...
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Cyber insurance shapes the future of cybersecurity
Cyber insurance, particularly around ransomware, is moving towards a world where insured businesses have strong cyber resilience, well-defined disaster recovery...
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Vision 2030 empowers women in Saudi legal sector
"The progressive momentum generated in the past decade fills us with positivity and reassurance in the Kingdom, where we have...
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Strengthen emotional security to thwart cyberattacks
While love, loneliness, and excitement are easily exploitable emotions, any factor impacting someone’s emotional state can make them a target....
- Social engineering exploits individual vulnerabilities, using human nature to gain the unauthorized access.
- Heightened emotions, such as those around Valentine’s Day, can make individuals more susceptible to cyberattacks.
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CFOs at forefront of ESG integration in businesses
"The CFO's role as an ESG guardian and promoter varies significantly across organizations. CFOs with limited ESG experience should deepen...
- Integration of ESG into finance sectors highlights the evolving expectations from CFOs.
- In-house research shows 89 percent of CFOs rate communication as the most vital skill.
Opinion
Choice and opportunity are crucial for empowerment
"These are all campaigns into which I have poured my heart and soul. True empowerment, the kind I want for...
- Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America, responds to criticism in The Washington Post regarding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.
- She highlights the significant progress in women's rights and sports in Saudi Arabia, with 330,000 female athletes, advocating for a global, balanced dialogue on women's issues.