• Date palm cultivation in AlUla sees increased productivity

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate has witnessed a significant increase in productivity this year, with production surpassing 90,000 tons of dates annually.  The governorate boasts more than 2 million date palm trees, and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is actively engaged in expanding the...
  • UAE leads global charge in generative AI adoption

    With 40 percent of UAE workers already exploring generative AI, the nation stands as a beacon of tech adoption, far surpassing the global average, say a report.
  • China economic slowdown to continue for the next four years, says IMF

    BEIJING, CHINA - China's economic slowdown is likely to persist in the coming years as the Asian giant struggles with sagging productivity and a rapidly aging population, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday. The world's second-largest economy last year saw some of its slowest growth in decades, as a...
  • Industrial metaverse eyes $1trn with output boost

    The latest technology is poised to transform the industrial sector, with a market expected to reach $400 billion by 2030, potentially exceeding $1 trillion, says a report.
  • Optimal user experience crucial for hybrid workers

    More than 60 percent of employees worldwide have chosen hybrid work structures, and over 66 percent of UAE employees prefer to work from home. However, reports suggest that about 95 percent of professionals who engage in remote work encounter IT challenges that impede productivity, Mohan adds.
  • Metaverse helps UAE boost growth, productivity

    Adoption of metaverse technologies is part of the UAE government's strategy to diversify its economy away from oil as the country focuses on innovation and talent development.
  • Ajman DoF adopts Oracle cloud-based management system

    Ajman's Department of Finance (DoF) has teamed up with Oracle to adopt a cloud-based resource management system that enables more efficient finance, supply chain and HR functions.
  • Technology changes worker-firm relationship

    Technology is allowing firms to shift an increasing share of work outside of their traditional boundaries, reducing costs and improving flexibility. Can remote and gig work be mutually advantageous? The answer is complex, writes Juerg Kronenberg - Partner at Bain & Company Middle East.
  • Many factors shaping global economic outlook: Expert

    UBP Senior Portfolio Manager Fares Benouari has predicted that 2022 would see greater exposure to ESG, automation, and fintech in investment strategies.
  • Aramco taps Honeywell for sustainability, productivity

    This cooperation builds on a 2017 MoU between Honeywell and Aramco to explore the benefits of Honeywell's Industrial Internet of Things offering.
  • Organizations hope post-pandemic working will be hybrid: Study

      Survey confirms productivity and customer satisfaction have increased during the pandemic Most organizations are yet to have a detailed vision on how to make the hybrid working a permanent feature In the post-pandemic future of work, nine out of 10 organizations will be combining remote and on-site working, according...