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Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.

Adopting best practices only way to secure data

Businesses must remain prepared for the ‘whatever’ scenario. Cloud computing will continue to evolve, with best practise bound to change....
  • Total worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services, according to Gartner, will reach a record $592 billion this year, a 21 per cent increase from 2022
  • The rapid level of growth and migration raises some concerns at an enterprise level. It also means that best-practices for modern data protection aren’t followed

Marketwatch: Demand may pick up as China reopens

Supply of diesel to Europe from the US and the emerging refinery hub in the Middle East may make up...
  • The risk to supplies of Russian fuel products may add an extra layer of support for gasoline and not least diesel, providing support to keep crude shielded from demand fears
  • Lower supply of corn and wheat from the Black Sea region this year is likely to attract increased attention in the coming months.

Cybersecurity: Convenience comes with online threats

By slowing down and breaking the sometime mindless scrolling habit, we can make decisions with a focused mind and not...
  • Do not bring up private information on your laptop screen while you are at an airport or coffee shop, where people could likely have a sneak peek
  • By slowing down sometime mindless scrolling habit, we can make decisions with a focused mind and not fall for the tricks of social engineers who rely on us being distracted

Fuel products join in as gold and copper rally

With activity in China unlikely to pick up in earnest until after the Lunar New Year holiday, the prospect of...
  • Crude oil prices head for a second weekly advance, thereby fully offsetting the weakness that hit the market during the first days of January
  • While silver struggles to keep up, gold continues to show resilience, following a three-day pullback during which it found support at $1896

The turbulent twenties, when risks collide

The world’s top current risks are energy, food, inflation and the overall cost of living crisis. Over the next two...
  • Amidst the persistent health and economic overhang of a global pandemic and a war in Europe, the world is facing a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar
  • The world’s top current risks are energy, food, inflation and the overall cost of living crisis. Over the next two years, the cost-of-living crisis remains the number one threat

Technologies revolutionize food-service industry

That’s because today’s consumer has grown used to the convenience of online ordering – and they’re even willing to cut...
  • The latest technologies have revolutionized the food-service industry in more than one way, writes Naji Haddad, MENA General Manager at Deliverect
  • In 2022, operators faced new challenges like price rise and labor shortages. While consumers returned to in-house dining, the online food delivery markets continued to grow

Commodities face a challenging first quarter

We have strong doubts about the recession risk to the US economy and see demand from some of the world’s...
  • Brent may spend most of the time trading below $80 before eventually recovering back towards the $90 area once the Covid cloud starts to lift in China
  • Copper and iron ore manage to post small gains during an otherwise challenging week, where China’s messy exit from its long held covid-zero strategy has led to a surge in cases

Modern management tools help employers manage operations in greater depth & detail, even remotely

As Emiratization and Saudization requirements are mandatory for all businesses operating in the region, and large expatriate workforces are also...
  • In the fast-paced and adapting modern world, businesses must strive to stay on-top of ever-changing regulations and environments in which they operate
  • Technology is helping to maintain business organization through detailed management software, to structure, analyse, review, assess and monitor employees as well as businesses

UAE’s economic diversification strategy goes hand in hand with growth and expansion of its foreign trade

The UAE's keenness to open up to the world and work to stamp out obstacles to trade and investment flows...
  • The UAE continues to leverage its global presence by opening up to the world by expanding its network of trading partners through comprehensive economic partnership agreements
  • Selecting the UAE to host the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference reflects the country's prestigious global position on the map of international trade today

Market downturn impacts growth equity valuation

For strong growth companies, the choice has narrowed down to growth funding vs private equity and both have different criteria....
  • Today more than any time in the past 3 years, investors need to understand and see a credible exit path for their investment
  • Companies therefore must align the company’s strategy with the proposed exit path for the business

Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate market thrives in Q1 2024

“2024 has opened up to an interesting and promising phase of growth within our sector. As proptech leaders, we can...

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Gaza and Ukraine: Two sides of the Western bias

The US President Joe Biden's recent statements on the ongoing Gaza conflict, especially his assertions about Hamas' headquarters and the...

Russia-UAE economic ties strengthen with $9bn trade

The streamlined IP processes, including efficient patent registration and robust litigation frameworks, are key factors contributing to this thriving bilateral...

Urgent need for container-specific data protection

With cyber-attacks up to 85% from 76% last year, organizations must prioritize proven backup and recovery plans to stay ahead...

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Expo City Dubai’s adaptive reuse redefines urban living

"With sustainability as a top priority in the region, we are excited to see more developers consider repurposing properties and...
  • Expo City Dubai stands as a landmark adaptive reuse project, signaling a shift towards sustainable development in the Middle East.
  • The new project repurposes the World Expo 2020 site into a self-sustaining and eco-friendly residential neighborhood in Dubai.

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...
  • Dubai's strategic neutrality in Middle Eastern conflicts underpins its appeal to foreign investors.
  • The city's reputation for safety and tolerance continues to attract a diverse international community.

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...
  • The potential US sanctions on Iran's crude oil exports, due to its support for Hamas, could directly impact global portfolios, especially those with energy sector assets.
  • Potential restrictions on Iran will present both challenges and opportunities for energy stocks, possibly prompting central banks to raise rates amid inflation concerns.