Digitisation is underway and accelerating in the Middle East – but what are the key technologies being deployed?
From creating a mobile friendly platform to leveraging the power of social media, an online business can use several means to boost its presence
The economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic have been severe for all countries around the world
It is vital for business leaders to model the kind of behaviour that they want to see in their staff
“We were disconnected physically, but we remained connected virtually and emotionally”
From the end of the neoliberal era to policy intervention, these are the macro economic trends expected to mark the biggest future shifts in the economy
The simple, fundamental principle of investing dictates that you should buy low and sell high
Demand for the right talent and skills will be high across all industries
As societies adopt more digital payment tools, it is important to bring along the 25 million locally who are still living in cash mode
The GCC and its esports stakeholders can leverage the momentum to build a true gaming/esports ecosystem for the region
Connected home devices could be opening the door for hackers to access corporate assets
Craig Hayman, CEO, AVEVA provides technological predictions for the industrial sector in 2021
Innovation will ensure GCC banks will not just survive, but thrive, in these uncertain times
Fueled by technology, work will happen anywhere, and employee engagement and productivity will soar
Struggle with cloud security remains a growing concern
The hospitality industry will have to rethink its strategy with revised priorities in mind
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
Business executives in the UAE rank the country as a global leader in creating an ‘innovation-conductive’ environment
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
There is a huge cost to the effectiveness of an organisation due to sleep deprivation
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