Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

New insights on leveraging AI for carbon market integrity

Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) could improve transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in the voluntary carbon market, says a new white paper which offers practical guidance for organisations working to meet carbon emissions reduction targets.

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Four drivers will transform customer experience, predicts Cisco

Tue, 29 Jul 2025

Advancements in AI, hyper-personalisation, rich communication services, and unified data are expected to enhance customer loyalty and address rising expectations in the Middle East and beyond, reveals new Cisco predictions in customer service.

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Trust, human oversight key to unlocking $450bn agentic AI opportunity

Mon, 21 Jul 2025

The AI agents are set to deliver $450 billion in economic value by 2028 through revenue gains, yet the path to scale is elusive, said a report with many companies discovering that agentic AI delivers the greatest impact when humans are actively involved.

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ANM consortium wins $900m Riyadh Metro Line 2 extension contract

Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a contract worth upto $900 million to Arriyadh New Mobility Consortium comprising global players - including Italy’s Webuild, India’s Larsen & Toubro and Saudi-based Nesma - for Riyadh Metro Line 2 extension.

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Mideast investors rethink strategies amid geopolitical uncertainty

Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Geopolitical tensions and protectionist policy decisions have become core drivers of investment strategy, prompting sovereign investors in the Middle East to fundamentally reassess portfolio construction and risk management, according to a new report.

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UAE navigates global tariff storm with oil stability, fiscal strength

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

As global markets brace for a new wave of US tariffs and shifting OPEC+ production strategies, the UAE appears firmly grounded, thanks to strategic oil exemptions, fiscal resilience, and a diversified economy, says a leading industry expert.

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Autonomous ships a reality soon, but is the industry ready, asks expert

Tue, 15 Jul 2025

For years, shipping’s relationship with autonomy has been one of cautious optimism, as if they were a distant sci-fi. But the reality is crewless ships are already here and will sail autonomously long before the industry feels ready, says an expert.

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The future of work is green, smart and people-focused, says expert

Sat, 12 Jul 2025

Net-zero workplaces are no longer aspirational - they are strategic assets with a blend of innovation and human-centric design. Tomorrow’s offices will be measured by their ability to cut carbon footprint and optimise resource efficiency, said an expert.

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Younger generation of AI natives will shape the future of work

Sat, 12 Jul 2025

Agentic AI is driving a generational shift that will revolutionise industries and reshape workforce dynamics in ways we now have begun to understand. Soon, human and AI 'workers' will learn to coexist, collaborate and thrive together, said an expert.

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US inflation surprise ties Feds hands amid 'recession fears'

Sat, 28 Jun 2025

The latest personal consumption expenditures index and Fed Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge have come in hotter than expected. This has rattled financial markets and raised concerns that the US economy is now hurtling toward recession, said an expert.