Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

The factory reset that global manufacturing needs

Thu, 13 Mar 2025

As manufacturers contend with onshoring policies and the impact of extreme weather events, industrial AI applications will be essential to maintaining costs, unlocking production efficiencies, says Jim Chappell, Global Head of AI, AVEVA

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AI key for manufacturers, but data gaps hinder potential: study

Wed, 05 Mar 2025

While an overwhelming majority of manufacturing leaders agree AI automation is important to improve efficiency and deliver an improved digital experience, manufacturers need to overcome data gaps to leverage AI to its full potential, a study says.

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Trump’s tariffs are here — investors must act now

Tue, 04 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here and the levies are reshaping the global investment landscape in real time, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.

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Stone and marble: Role of smart procurement in KSA

Wed, 26 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with over 5,200 projects currently underway, including Diriyah, Qiddiya, and NEOM.

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75% UAE residents expect bonus this year: survey

Mon, 24 Feb 2025

A record 75% of residents in the UAE are expecting a bonus in 2025, according to a new survey by YouGov commissioned by Zurich International Life Limited.

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Five supertrends influencing global investment outlook

Thu, 20 Feb 2025

Bank of Singapore has unveiled its "2025 Supertrends Report," a refreshed outlook building upon the insights of the 2024 edition. This latest report identifies the key investment themes shaping financial markets and global economies in the years ahead.

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Majority plan more vacations this year, finds survey

Wed, 12 Feb 2025

The travel market is set to grow in 2025 with 84% of people participating in a survey planning to go on the same amount or more holidays this year, compared to 2024.

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Mideast organisations set to increase AI investment: report

Tue, 11 Feb 2025

More than 65% of organisations in the Middle East plan to increase investment in AI in the coming year, despite talent and technology challenges they face, according to a new report.

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Lessons from history as Trump’s tariffs upend markets

Mon, 03 Feb 2025

History could be repeating itself as the latest wave of tariffs from the Trump administration disrupts global trade, reshapes supply chains, and sends investors scrambling to reassess their strategies, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group.

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Goldman Sachs sees a ‘more constructive' business environment

Sun, 02 Feb 2025

Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon is optimistic about the business environment and predicts a pickup in capital markets activity this year.