Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence
The GCC’s luxury hospitality sector has become a global benchmark, yet behind every polished facade lies an increasingly complex financial...
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IoT Connectivity: The Backbone of Modern Business
As IoT protocols evolve, companies are building robust infrastructure to support applications across sectors, from asset tracking in logistics to...
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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
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US is on course for soft landing, may avoid recession
During periods of economic stability, government focus typically gravitates towards infrastructure development. Investments in sectors like construction, transportation, energy, utilities,...
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.2% in June and was up 3% from a year ago, says Nigel Green, the CEO and Founder of deVere Group
- The Federal Reserve seems to be successfully controlling inflation without pushing the United States into a recession, opines Nigel Green
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Act wise as institutional investors fuel Bitcoin’s rise
This trend has been particularly emphasized with Blackrock, one of the world's most influential fund managers, applying for what could...
- As Bitcoin charts an impressive course, hitting a 12-month high, one major catalyst can be attributed to the growing interest of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency
- This trend has been particularly emphasized with Blackrock, one of the world's most influential fund managers, applying for what could be the US's first Bitcoin spot ETF
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Gulf states’ sovereign funds drive climate innovation
"The SWF investment in climate tech will help sustain the shift away from the Gulf States' traditional source of income...
- Gulf States, with their vast land reserves, can provide the necessary space for setting up factories and infrastructure to facilitate climate tech companies
- Sovereign Funds have potential to play a leading role in supporting the transition to a cleaner economy and ensuring a sustainable future for the region
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change
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US Federal Reserve’s rate hike risky and ill-timed
"It appears that the central bank is willing to sacrifice parts of the economy and tighten its grip on households...
- The US Fed's failure to act earlier on inflation was a significant miscalculation, and now they have made another mistake with the latest rate hike, says deVere Group CEO
- It could potentially trigger not only a short-term but also a longer-term recession in the world's largest economy, with detrimental effects on the global economy, he adds
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The devastating impact of online identity theft
While companies with robust defense measures witness decreased attack volumes as criminals target easier targets, account takeovers have a profound...
- Most online consumers reuse usernames and passwords, making them vulnerable to organized crime rings as the attack surface for account takeovers continues to expand
- While companies with robust defense measures witness decreased attack volumes as criminals target easier targets, account takeovers erode trust and cause emotional trauma
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Malaria-free Asia Pacific region within our reach
Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria....
- Malaria remains a life-threatening disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, causing millions of cases and deaths globally, says Altaf Ahmed Lal of Sun Pharma
- Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria, he adds
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Marketwatch: Recession fear hurts commodity market
"As the gold correction unfolded last week, platinum remained supported due to supply concerns from South Africa facing frequent power...
- Crude prices are heading for their biggest weekly loss since last month's banking turmoil-led sell-off, wiping out most of the gains that followed the OPEC+ cut announcement
- Mining companies' quarterly results highlight that global tightness in the copper market will continue, but the short-term outlook points to continued rangebound trading
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Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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GCC drives ahead into the future of transportation
With the technology and vision firmly in place, the GCC countries are now building momentum, developing the partnerships, infrastructure, and...
- The GCC, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, emerging as strong contenders in autonomous mobility.
- Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives are positioning it as a global leader in autonomous transport.