Driving diversity and inclusion in the ‘anywhere’ workforce

Working environments and practices have been forced into a complete change

Lessons learnt: How to task board members to earn their privileges?

Homework can also be assigned to directors of a board, especially those non-executive, independent directors

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Is art collecting only for the rich?

Elie Khouri doesn’t think so, but I disagree

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Four steps for UAE businesses to up their e-commerce game

Many consumers are unlikely to give up online shopping even after the pandemic ends

How Middle Eastern families can carve out sustainable legacies

Sustainable investing acts as a conversation enabler between generations

The transformative potential of digital water for smart and sustainable cities

Francois Frigaux, director of Metrology Business, Middle East at Xylem on how technology is transforming water delivery

Investment lessons: Outbound Middle East capital seeks emerging asset classes

The considerable levels of dry powder available across the Middle East is expected to target diversification opportunities and long-term higher returns

Health concerns: Treating obesity will alleviate stigma, burden on economy

More than 650 million people are currently living with obesity globally

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Dubai radio presenter Kris Fade wants to hire you, but…

You may have to be willing to work for free

Five key stages for developing the tourism sector across the Middle East

Tourism is essential for economic diversification, growth, and job creation

Why the human factor matters in cybersecurity – and how to deal with it

Companies need to find ways to integrate people, process and technology in a unified approach to security to protect their networks

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The UAE’s successful handling of the pandemic paves the way for the future

Through multiple strategic national programmes with timely interventions, the UAE could bring Covid-19 under control

Boardroom challenges: How to best avoid the perils of e-voting?

As more boards go online, e-voting will be here to stay

How new Saudi labour reforms benefit the economy

This initiative is a win-win situation for employees as well as employers

Outlook 2021: Challenging outlook offers varied picture for GCC banks

The GCC governments’ measures to help corporates and individuals navigate the challenging environment have taken various forms

How digital transformation can prove to be a catalyst for rebooting MEA economies

Organisations will need to examine their business closely and give digital transformation a whole new meaning

Individuality breeds ingenuity, so why not be yourself?

Remote working has brought its own pressures on workers

How data is quantifying the impact of plastic on the environment

Research shows 11 billion plastic bags are used annually in the UAE

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What can the UAE and Bahrain do to attract Israeli travellers?

Access to certified kosher food is a big draw for Jewish tourists

ICT talent beckons a new era of learning in the Middle East

Adequate ICT talent is required to accelerate digital enablement plans across the region

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How school-university partnerships can strengthen the UAE’s education sector

Such collaborations offer enhanced learning for students and professional development opportunities for staff

Lessons learnt: How to best manage boardroom dissent online?

Shaping smart usage of online meeting chat features for sorting boardroom disputes is a work in progress, but is already proving to be invaluable

Tips to declutter your brain: Schedule in a few slots of solitude

Solitude is a practice of deliberately removing oneself from daily distractions to become more reflective and calm

Digitalisation drives manufacturing to the next level

The shift to predictive maintenance key to improving the lifecycle and availability of critical systems

Physical security and cybersecurity: two sides of the same coin

Physically securing hospitals and facilities is just as important as fortifying IT systems

Preparing fintech companies for the future

Fintechs should delegate infrastructure management to the cloud and focus on business development

Merits and demerits of short- and long-term rentals in UAE

Both short-term and long-term options are essential for a healthy property market

How to develop and empower the UAE’s growing AI economy?

AI is a crucial supporting tool, and can boost sales, identify fraud, enhance customer experience, automate processes, and assist with predictive analysis

Why national research and innovation centres within the GCC are prudent investments

New technology investment fosters social good, economic growth, and resiliency in the face of disruption

Mapping the future for energy trading organisations

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