Alan’s corner: How to make organisational change effective

Market dynamics can dictate the need for a restructure of your organisational chart

Top tips to do social media detox the right way

Here are eight ways by which you can limit your use of social media and avoid mindless scrolling throughout the day

Business continuity: How to set benchmarks amid rising cyber threats

The management of business continuity takes into account all of the resources that are necessary for the essential activities of the business

Will higher oil prices help GCC economies surge into the post-Covid era?

The recovery in oil prices presents an opportunity for Gulf economies to accelerate the recovery from the pandemic and strengthen diversification

Understanding the impact investment mindset

Investments in companies that prioritise social and environmental objectives perform as well financially as traditional investments

How are SMEs driving economic growth in Saudi Arabia?

At the forefront of Vision 2030, SMEs are diversifying the economy as the kingdom competes in a global arena

How financial inclusion is a pathway to reviving tourism

Financial inclusion can contribute to tourism development in many ways

What should come next for debutant board members

The first board meeting is obviously when the learning curve is steepest

Why now is the time for banks to strategically review their IT spend

To deliver the future of banking, managing IT spend needs a new approach

How transformational leadership is essential during Covid-19

There are some key traits that transformational leaders need to put into practice

How board compliance need not be so painful

The costs associated with compliance are definitely much lower than that of the risks that might emerge in the absence of it

The role of data analytics in industry 4.0

Efficiency and increased profits are not the only advantages of adopting an Industry 4.0 model

Mai Youssef

Why sustainability is the future of business enterprises

Here are 5 ways to start your business sustainability journey

Google startup accelerator

How Dubai Next can be a gamechanger for the startup ecosystem

Here’s how the platform can help champion innovation and reduce the failure rate among startups within the region

Dispelling five myths on business resilience

The pandemic has made resilience a necessity for companies across all sectors

How to develop mental discipline to get the work done

We must recognise that our minds are powerful originators for ideas

Making strides to diversify and enrich the region’s cloud services market

Events of the last year have focused the spotlight on the benefits of cloud-based solutions

Data server

How technology providers can address data centre cooling challenges

Advanced computational fluid dynamics software is increasingly deployed to predict the air speed and temperature field of UPS components, boards, and systems

Three mistakes brands make when using influencers and how to correct them

There are several factors that need to be kept in mind to ensure a successful influencer marketing campaign

Alan’s corner: How budgets should not be considered business plans

If budgets and targets indicate ‘what’ we are aiming for, then we also need to consider ‘how’ we will achieve those targets

Prof Dr Tadhg O'Donovan_Heriot-Watt University Dubai

World Environment Day: How to reduce waste and drive a circular economy

Here’s why it’s simply not enough to have recycling bins and how we can do more to protect the planet’s future

How can smart store strategies streamline retail operations

Retailers must focus on back-office store operations to increase automation, gain efficiencies, and reduce costs

2021: How has the hospitality sector adapted to Covid-19?

In the wake of the pandemic, the hospitality sector is adapting to the new normal with key initiatives

How domestic tourism can score high with the right messaging

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, domestic tourism has never had a greater opportunity to grow

M&A: How technology can help integrate increasingly complex business models

Driving real value from a merger or an acquisition lies within the integration and orchestration of the IT estate

Why closing the digital divide is key to long-term prosperity

Upskilling and empowering workers today can make up for the talent pipeline bottleneck

How developing a circular economy requires concerted efforts

Investing in a circular economy isn’t just about protecting the environment, it’s also good business

How brands are leveraging influencer marketing to ‘up their game’

Several brands are deploying influencer marketing to put their products on the map. Is the strategy working?

UAE: How the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted workplace health and wellness

Companies must help to promote physical activity and wellbeing in 2021

How brands can step up their presence on Instagram

Three steps to help you boost your brand discoverability on the social media platform