The New Travel Mindset: Local Living and Smarter Tech
From immersive local experiences to AI-powered personalization, Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer, shares key trends shaping the future of travel.
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Electric, hybrid and aerial to entirely transform city life: IIT Madras expert
Easier commutes with faster, quieter, and eco-friendly vehicles would reduce travel times significantly and reduce stress for urban residents, says...
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Fast-rising politician pushes rebirth of Iraqi city
Halbussi, 40, travels frequently about the region, trading his elegant suits for jeans during field visits to shepherd the projects...
- Halbussi, 40, travels frequently about the region, trading his elegant suits for jeans during field visits to shepherd the projects in Anbar province
- Over the years Halbussi has been known to maintain good ties with the Baghdad federal government while cultivating relations with regional powers
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Mikati seeks global support to revive Lebanon
The country no longer has the money needed to support its economy, says the new Prime Minister Najib Mikati said...
- Lebanon is going through a major economic and political crisis
- The World Bank has termed it as one of the deepest recessions recorded in modern times
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Digitization key to Tamer Group’s success: Chairman
Tamer Group has achieved significant milestones in B2B to support digital fulfillment and enhance its services, chairman Ayman Tamer tells...
- Mumzworld Acquisition will help the Group improve the B2B services and extend the digital journey to include B2C, says Ayman Tamer
- As a Pearl Initiative partner, Tamer Group says it has adopted the best corporate governance and transparency standards
Shah’s son urges West to drive ‘nail in coffin’ of Iran clerical state
Pahlavi, like many others, has spoken before of the regime crumbling
Lebanese shooter wants to ‘bring some joy’ to countrymen
Bassil has been training hard, especially after recovery from Covid-19
Virgin Group boss Richard Branson prepares for his first space flight
Star Trek fan Branson credits his mother with his taste for adventure After making his fortune in the 1970s record...
Meet Nora Al-Matrooshi, first Arab woman astronaut in training
Matrooshi, 28, hopes she will have the opportunity to visit space one day She and her fellow countryman, Mohammad Al-Mulla,...
Honoured to represent Africa, says Jabeur as Wimbledon dream ends
Aryna Sabalenka ended Jabeur's historic run at Wimbledon, the second-seeded Belarus player's power getting the better of the guile of...
Saudi philanthropist Alwaleed to continue as chairman of Kingdom Holding
The company posted a net profit of $24.2 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2021 Its portfolio includes CitiGroup,...
Egis names Bob Hope as MD for Saudi Arabia
Hope brings over 15 years of experience in the region to Egis Globally, Egis has around 16,000 professionals generating over...
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Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030KSA, UAE play well as e-gaming trends across GCCExclusive: Middle East’s retail sector rides on AR and hybrid shopping to become $600bn digital economyTECOM Group profit soars 13%UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansionSaudi Arabia leads GCC AI healthcare raceDisparity remains as Saudis, Emiratis see wealth gains
The New Travel Mindset: Local Living and Smarter Tech
From immersive local experiences to AI-powered personalization, Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer, shares key trends shaping the future of travel.
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GCC FMCG market faces headwinds
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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
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GCC FMCG market faces headwinds
Certain FMCG companies benefited from the pandemic since people spent more time at home baking and spending time together. As...
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Abu Dhabi to trade carbon credits like assets
Carbon credits can be traded on legal carbon markets, such as the Emissions Trading System of the European Union. They...
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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
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Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna
Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about...
- In the UAE, every generation witnesses significant changes, but one constant is the government’s support towards and confidence in youth, said the Sheikha
- Empowering women and giving them the right opportunities is not new; it had already started since the foundation of the UAE, she added
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Smartphones, net speed fuel Saudi ecommerce boom
Pablo Martinez, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group, sheds light on what lies ahead for the...
- In 2020, the Saudi ecommerce accounted for only 6% of overall retail sales, while major markets contributed 18%
- Only a small set of online retailers in influential cities of the kingdom offers same-day delivery, a standard in developed markets
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GCC retail electronics set for boost as buyers return
The retail electronics sector has proliferated in GCC countries, with demand rising not only due to the urge to own...
- In 2020, the global consumer electronics market was expected to generate revenues of $1.4 bn, with a CAGR of 4.6%
- The retail electronics market reached over $1 bn globally in 2022, and is expected to grow by 1.82% annually