#Insights

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Insights: Understanding good governance and its role in sustainable development

Good corporate governance fosters fair competition, enables efficient utilisation of resources, increases employment opportunities, and develops domestic and regional capital markets

Dr Christopher Daniel_MD and senior partner BCG

Insights: Looking ahead into the future of government

We explore the four fundamental changes governments should make to better meet today’s complex challenges

Evren Ozlu

Insights: Why food security is a pressing priority in the IMETA region

Twenty per cent of livestock production is lost to disease every year, while one-third of all food produced is wasted

Chris Voss

No big deal: Top tips to ace any negotiation

Ten effective tips on negotiation from a former FBI hostage negotiator and the author of ‘Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It’

Nelson Sequeira, COO and Board Member at Tonic International on Experiential

How experiential marketing can increase your customer base

According to experts, appealing to consumers’ senses boosts the impact of experiential marketing and encourages steadfast customer loyalty

Patricia Keating and Dr Antoine Khadige

Writing the next chapter in the region’s fintech success story

Greater private sector involvement is imperative if fintech is to grow and become stronger

Peter Heredia

The subtle art of follow-up

The significance of following up, touching base and pursuing a client is key to closing a deal, but it’s all about how you do it

Laszlo Svinger, MD 3M Middle East

Why equity in healthcare matters and how technology can reduce the gap?

With new technologies and an evolving healthcare landscape, collaboration is essential in bringing more equity to healthcare, says Laszlo Svinger, vice-president and MD for the Middle East and Africa at 3M

FedEx insights on e-commerce

What’s driving the e-commerce industry: consumer behaviour or digital innovations?

More than ever, consumers now want fast, on-time and flexible delivery solutions, with the option of easy returns

How improving sales calls can impact overall business success

Showcasing your product or service can be a challenge for a small- or medium-sized company so make the right impression on your very first call

Professor Debbah

How mathematics will drive the third wave of AI development

Sophisticated mathematical tools that mimic how the brain works, enabling us to better structure the logic capability inbuilt in future AI, are crucial

Jay Srage head of operations

Insights: Five steps to transition to a sustainable business

The University of Michigan’s Erb Institute showcases key areas to help businesses integrate sustainability into their operations

Kais Zribi, general manager MENAT, Coursera

Why online learning offers more opportunities for women in the UAE

While online learning is steadily finding a common plan in the UAE’s agenda to further mitigate the gender gap across sectors, greater institutional collaboration will determine its success

Tomasz Wisniewski - CEO of Axiory Intelligence

Five tips for navigating the slippery slopes of uncertainty when trading

In uncertain times, riskier assets are less desirable, and safe haven instruments gain value

Ziad Chalhoub_CFO_Majid Al Futtaim

Sustainable finance: How early movers drive collective action

First movers with defined sustainability targets enjoy better financing terms, including a lower weighted average cost of capital

Ashraf Abdelkhalek, Sustainability Leader at Schneider Electric

Adopting sustainability: Following in Dubai’s footsteps

Sustainability initiatives launched by the Dubai government will pave the way for more sustainable cities across the Middle East and Africa region

Eli Lee, head of investment strategy, bank of singapore

From rising inflation to a potential recession, here’s what could impact the global investment landscape

The uncertainty seen globally calls for a much more selective investment approach and careful management of downside risks through proper diversification and suitable hedges in the months ahead

Gen Z trends Layla Tamim Fatafeat

Insights: The purchasing power of Gen Z is growing

Set to be an economic powerhouse within the next decade, Gen Z already boasts a combined spending power of over $100bn globally

Özden Yiğit BAyer ME

Bayer’s head of HR on why companies need to revisit policies and explore new ways to engage employees

To continue attracting the next generation of talent, it is crucial for organisations to start adopting a forward-thinking mobility strategy

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING - INSIGHTS BY Jerome Droesch, CEO MEA and SEA

Insights: Why employee wellbeing is key for productivity

Holistic health is no longer just a buzzword and feel-good rhetoric, but a necessity to retain an inspired, engaged workforce

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Insight: How immunisation plays a key role in disease prevention

The CDC estimates 21 million hospitalisations and 732,000 deaths will be avoided among children born over a 20-year period because of vaccines

Sobha MD_Francis Alfred

Sobha Realty’s Francis Alfred on the demand for luxury properties in Dubai

The MD of Sobha Realty shares how the property developer is leveraging the positive trends in the market to benefit both its business and buyers

Insights: Nissan’s Joni Paiva on the four trends shaping the future of mobility

Nissan’s divisional vice president for Africa, Middle East, India and the Oceania region, says the automotive sector’s second major revolution has been driven by three factors: customers, manufacturers and markets

Ammar Al Malik

Why Dubai has become an ideal incubator for startups

The emirate’s strategic location has created a fertile landscape for entrepreneurs and startups within the region

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The possible growth avenues for the GCC’s tourism market

There is much potential for GCC countries to offer digitally-enhanced experience tourism alongside innovative offerings

Startup

How to avoid the six most common startup funding mistakes

Last year, UAE-based startups raised nearly $600m in venture funding alone

85% of job seekers in UAE feel their roles can be performed remotely – survey

Nearly 21 per cent of job applicants also said that they had relocated since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

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

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

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

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