Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Bank treasures 'must balance risk and innovation'

Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Banks need to use the experience they have gained to balance risk and innovation and become more agile at a time when uncertainty and volatility are becoming the norm.

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How AI is transforming shopping experience

Tue, 14 Nov 2023

AI is driving thrilling transformations in the area of experiential retail, says Karl Escritt, CEO of Like Digital & Partners. “Shopping is becoming more streamlined as retailers harness AI technology for personalisation, gamification and support.”

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CFOs showing 'urgency to implement servitisation'

Tue, 07 Nov 2023

The CFO (21%) behind the CEO (35%) has emerged the guardian of business resilience, financial health and as the purse string holder for technology investments, according to a global research.

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Value for money key for UAE travellers: survey

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

UAE residents continue to prioritise travel with over half of them preparing to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to 2023, global travel site Skyscanner said in a survey that shares the latest trends shaping industry and traveller behaviour.

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Employee benefits critical for talent retention in ME: survey

Wed, 25 Oct 2023

A new survey has revealed that talent retention has become a top priority for Middle Eastern employees with one in four switching jobs in the past year. Commissioned by Zurich International Life, says employee benefits is key to retaining talent.

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UAE C-suite executives see headcount, revenue growth

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

C-level executives (CXOs) in the UAE are not only confident about their organisations' increasing headcount over the next 1-2 years, but are also overwhelmingly optimistic about revenue and profit, says a study.

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Age diversity and inclusion important in workplace: survey

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Age diversity and inclusion are vital for fostering creativity and a positive working environment, according to a majority (70%) of senior leaders and decision-makers, says a survey by leading healthcare providers Sukoon and Bupa Global.

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Robust growth forecast for travel agency market

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

The global traditional travel agency market size was valued at $143.9 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $212.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2032, according to new research.

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Climate change may push 158m more women into poverty: UN

Sun, 22 Oct 2023

If unchecked, climate change will increase women’s vulnerability to poverty and hunger, undermining hard-won development gains, according to UN. Food insecurity is set to increase by 236 million more women, girls, compared to 131 million more men & boys.

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Invest in grids today or face gridlock tomorrow, says IEA head

Wed, 18 Oct 2023

Global policymakers and businesses must act fast to expand the power grids sector and boost its annual investment to $600 billion by 2030. The choice is 'either invest in grids today or face gridlock tomorrow', warns the International Energy Agency head.