Working environments and practices have been forced into a complete change
Homework can also be assigned to directors of a board, especially those non-executive, independent directors
Elie Khouri doesn’t think so, but I disagree
Many consumers are unlikely to give up online shopping even after the pandemic ends
Sustainable investing acts as a conversation enabler between generations
Francois Frigaux, director of Metrology Business, Middle East at Xylem on how technology is transforming water delivery
The considerable levels of dry powder available across the Middle East is expected to target diversification opportunities and long-term higher returns
More than 650 million people are currently living with obesity globally
You may have to be willing to work for free
Tourism is essential for economic diversification, growth, and job creation
Companies need to find ways to integrate people, process and technology in a unified approach to security to protect their networks
Through multiple strategic national programmes with timely interventions, the UAE could bring Covid-19 under control
As more boards go online, e-voting will be here to stay
This initiative is a win-win situation for employees as well as employers
The GCC governments’ measures to help corporates and individuals navigate the challenging environment have taken various forms
Organisations will need to examine their business closely and give digital transformation a whole new meaning
Remote working has brought its own pressures on workers
Research shows 11 billion plastic bags are used annually in the UAE
Access to certified kosher food is a big draw for Jewish tourists
Adequate ICT talent is required to accelerate digital enablement plans across the region
Such collaborations offer enhanced learning for students and professional development opportunities for staff
Shaping smart usage of online meeting chat features for sorting boardroom disputes is a work in progress, but is already proving to be invaluable
Solitude is a practice of deliberately removing oneself from daily distractions to become more reflective and calm
The shift to predictive maintenance key to improving the lifecycle and availability of critical systems
Physically securing hospitals and facilities is just as important as fortifying IT systems
Fintechs should delegate infrastructure management to the cloud and focus on business development
Both short-term and long-term options are essential for a healthy property market
AI is a crucial supporting tool, and can boost sales, identify fraud, enhance customer experience, automate processes, and assist with predictive analysis
New technology investment fosters social good, economic growth, and resiliency in the face of disruption
A global health emergency and collapse in crude oil prices have ratcheted up the pressure to address the sector’s critical challenges: efficiency, agility and growth