Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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.

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UAE construction sector riding high on $590bn project pipeline

Tue, 14 May 2024

Despite global challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, the total 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 an industry expert.

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Unlocking Mideast renewable potential - role of energy storage

Thu, 09 May 2024

Renewable energy sources will likely form a major proportion of energy generation in future as the region races to achieve a net-zero goal. Grid-scale energy storage will be key in facilitating these sources in digitalised smart grids, said an expert.

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ESG sukuk to top $50bn amid new regulatory frameworks

Wed, 08 May 2024

The ESG (environmental, social, and governance) sukuk will cross $50 billion mark globally in the next two years as issuers aim to meet their funding diversification goals and ESG mandates, alongside new regulatory frameworks, according to Fitch Ratings.

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Emirates, flynas ink deal to boost travel via Dubai

Tue, 07 May 2024

Dubai flag-carrier Emirates has signed an expanded two-way interline partnership with leading Saudi airline flynas in a move mainly aimed at opening up connections and more travel choices for flynas customers via Dubai.