Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Value-added services could be a silver bullet for distributors

Tue, 29 Aug 2023

To tap growth opportunities in the region, distributors should consider value-added services (VAS) at a time the Middle East and African freight and logistics market is predicted to record a CAGR of about 6% between 2023 and 2028.

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Workers feel GenAI to advance career, 'but lack skills to use it'

Sun, 27 Aug 2023

Some 54% of workers believe generative AI (GenAI) will advance their career, but 62% say they don’t have the skills to effectively and safely use the technology.

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Driving electric vehicles transition - the challenges

Thu, 24 Aug 2023

Electric vehicles have risen to become some of the hottest products of the decade. However, awareness of their benefits is low and reliance on combustion engines won't phase out overnight. Here is a look at how the transition can be speeded up.

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AI 'will shape global retail' over the next 12 months

Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Nearly six in 10 retailers plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and computer vision (CV) technologies over the next year to enhance the shopping experience offered within stores and online.

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Gartner places GenAI on the peak of inflated expectations

Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is positioned on the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2023, projected to reach transformational benefit within two to five years.

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The rising appeal of holiday homes in UAE

Sun, 20 Aug 2023

Travellers’ interest in renting a more private holiday homes for short duration is increasing in the UAE, a popular tourist hub with the desire for desire for private space influencing their popularity.

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Productivity, CX top agendas CEO as they embrace AI: IBM study

Tue, 08 Aug 2023

Productivity and customer experience (CX) is the top priorities for CEOs in the Middle East over the next three years and they expect to benefit from advanced artifical intelligence (AI), according to an IBM Institute for Business Value study.

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Technology helping GCC states achieve food security

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

The agriculture industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries faces unique challenges due to arid climates and limited natural resources. However, the GCC nations have embraced technology as a catalyst for localising their agriculture industry.

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Business travel is back, but purpose is key

Thu, 03 Aug 2023

The demand for business travel is back with a return to in-person and industry events, but corporate leaders now look for 'purposeful travel', says the new Business of Travel report from Accor.

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Deep decarbonisation of cities essential, says Danfoss report

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Cities account for 70% of global carbon emissions and deep decarbonisation of our cities is essential to achieve key climate targets, says a new report.