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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gold jumps out of the gate to kick off 2023
Traders' conviction at the beginning of a new trading year always tends to be low for fear of catching the...
- Gold, together with silver and platinum, is among a few commodities trading up as the new year gets under way, writes Ole S Hansen, the Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank
- Gold’s newfound resilience and momentum from December has been carried over to January as investors seek shelter from what has been forecast to be another overall challenging year
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What 2023 has in store for the GCC auto industry?
A number of other things will also influence the auto industry this year. The most obvious being the expectation of...
- In 2022, customers across the GCC faced issues in availability of vehicles, restrictions on configurations and delays in those vehicles once orders were placed
- The semi-conductor crisis is far from completely resolved and will impact the auto industry in the GCC and the rest of the world in 2023
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Industrial manufacturers need to be proactive amidst rising rates, skilled labor crunch and fewer subsidies
Organizations that decide not to or are unable to act will continue to find themselves patching together reactive solutions to...
- While the global slowdown may reduce some of the tension on the labor markets, having access to the right skills in the right place will be an ongoing challenge
- The year 2023 is expected to see increasing attempts at cyberattacks, both to gain access to critical data and to enact ransomware
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IT sector needs to prioritize few key areas in 2023
Telco companies have already been building clouds for years, but as the drive towards distributed applications, choice and a highly...
- Technology, by and large, continues to present huge promise at a time when certainty and reliability is otherwise in short supply, says Joe Baguley of VMware
- Finite financial resources with rising costs and an increasing drive for more effective governance fail to slash the list of IT leaders’ priorities, he adds
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Networking set for major transformations next year
With an intensified focus on end user quality of experience while increasing protection from cyberattacks, IT will look to a...
- The network now plays an even stronger role, powering the transformation journey that’s needed to thrive during uncertainty and preparing organizations for what comes next in 2023
- Adopting a NaaS strategy will help organizations meet sustainability objectives since leading NaaS suppliers have adopted carbon-neutral and recycling manufacturing strategies
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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AI, Industry 4.0 transform Middle East manufacturing
"As we look ahead, the manufacturing landscape is set to continue evolving, navigating through the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and...
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AI, NLP transform business operations in Gulf region
AI and NLP are revolutionizing workplace efficiency by enabling employees to swiftly access essential information, thereby augmenting customer and personal...
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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...
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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...
- Container technology, while not new, is reaching a widespread adoption tipping point.
- Misunderstandings persist around container technology and Kubernetes management.
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Global AI economy will reach over $32 trillion by 2027
The emergence of AI-managed portfolios marks a notable change in the investment realm. Success in this evolving landscape will require...
- AI-driven portfolio management systems are challenging traditional investment methods.
- The future of investment may lie in a hybrid approach, combining AI with human insight.
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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.