Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Parallel parking spikes drivers’ heart rates: survey

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

A new heart rate study by Auto Trader reveals that parallel parking is the manoeuvre that impacts drivers the most – with heart rates increasing by over 57% on average. Nearly 1 in 5 drivers would prefer to catch a spider than perform a parallel park.

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UAE businesses face growing demand for ESG action: survey

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

A landmark survey revealed the strong community expectations for ESG action among UAE corporations. ESG Monitor findings say that globally, business leaders are warned that public expectations for sincere action on ESG issues remain high.

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Most Arab youth ‘struggling to disconnect from social media’

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

A survey reveals that the MENA region has among the highest levels of per capita adoption of social media networks globally, and most Arab youth say they are struggling to disconnect from social media, which is impacting their mental health.

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What is driving UAE's 'modern traveller'?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023

Solo travel, quest for new experiences and wellness and sustainability are some of the key tourism trends in the UAE, according to a new study by Hilton.

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Familiarity a major factor in travel decisions: survey

Wed, 04 Oct 2023

International tourists are less likely to consider exploring unfamiliar tourist destinations, opting to travel to locations that they are more familiar with, according to an international YouGov survey.

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Hospitality projects in region 'resilient in face on challenges'

Tue, 26 Sep 2023

With huge investment in the hospitality sector in the region, rising construction costs, funding delays and higher interest rates are among the key topics under discussion at the Future Hospitality Summit. Here, industry experts share their opinions.

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Young Arabs will boycott brands that damage environment: survey

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

More than half of Arab youth are ready to support calls to boycott brands that damage the environment, rising to about two-thirds of youth in the GCC states followed by North Africa and the Levantine nations.

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Firms can ‘use behavioural science’ to encourage greener choices

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

As COP28 approaches, businesses in the Middle East can play a role in helping employees make a change by adopting sustainable practices, especially in areas like travel.

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Offshore wind industry needs ‘responsible development’

Thu, 21 Sep 2023

The offshore wind industry is poised for growth, but economic pressures and technological innovation need to be managed, says Allianz Commercial in its new report.

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The best Sharia-compliant investment products for UAE residents in 2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

The UAE is a growing market for Sharia-compliant investment products. Holding the 4th position in the Islamic Finance market, the UAE sees much projected growth. What are some of the best Sharia-compliant investment products for UAE residents in 2023?