Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

UAE and Saudi top young Indian travellers’ destination list

Wed, 05 Jun 2024

While the UAE and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top destinations preferred by young Indian travellers, the US and Canada remain considerably untapped destinations for them, said a new report by FINN Partners.

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Why land degradation needs urgent global action

Wed, 05 Jun 2024

Land degradation requires immediate and concerted action from stakeholders across the world, a leading environmentalist has said, in light of the World Environment Day marked on June 5 – a major outreach programme of the United Nations.

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Digital technologies key to sustainable Saudi growth: report

Sun, 02 Jun 2024

Emerging digital technologies are pivotal to achieving transformative strategies and sustainable growth for organisations in Saudi Arabia, enhancing decision-making, efficiency, resource use, and compliance, says a report.

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UAE most remote-work-friendly country in GCC: study

Thu, 30 May 2024

One-fifth of professionals in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enjoy some form of remote or hybrid work arrangement with their companies, said GulfTalent in a new study based on the survey of 5,000 professionals across six GCC countries.

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Nearly half of Mena employees mull entrepreneurship: Report

Wed, 29 May 2024

There's a notable inclination towards entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa region with nearly half of surveyed employees inclined to be self-employed or start a business, a survey has found.

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Communication gap at work leaves ‘Gen Z feeling isolated’

Wed, 22 May 2024

New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, reveals a gap between Gen Z and their older colleagues at work, and career echo chambers could be to blame.

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Digital solutions to Middle East's agri businesses

Thu, 16 May 2024

FarmERP, a leader in providing sustainable farming technology solutions, aims to help Middle Eastern agribusinesses improve food security, food safety, and productivity. Here's an interview with Sanjay Borkar, Co-Founder and CEO of FarmERP.

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When rates drop, GCC banks' profitability will follow: S&P

Wed, 15 May 2024

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks’ profitability is expected to remain strong in 2024, but suffer a slight deterioration in 2025, as the Fed could start cutting rates in December 2024, and most GCC central banks are likely to follow suit.

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Public trust in financial services sector ‘highest’: Edelman

Tue, 14 May 2024

The global public’s trust in the financial services sector has reached its highest level since 2012, according to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Supplemental Report: Insights for the Financial Services Sector.

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UAE construction sector riding high on $590bn pipeline: JLL

Tue, 14 May 2024

Despite global challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, the pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in Mena region is set to hit $3.9 trillion with UAE holding a 15% share worth $590 billion, according to industry expert JLL.