Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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?

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Innovations shaping urban sustainability and smart cities

Sun, 17 Sep 2023

The essence of smart cities lies in harnessing data to confront economic and social issues while striving for sustainability, which, focuses on preserving the social, economic, environmental and knowledge characteristics of urban areas.

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Sustainable tourism journey: Much more to be done

Sun, 17 Sep 2023

Bain & Company recently launched a report highlighting the increasing demand for sustainable tourism among leisure travellers across the globe. However, it says the travel and tourism sector must make more efforts to protect the environment.

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5 tips for business leaders to leverage the potential of GenAI

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

Understanding the realm of possibility, and the risk, of generative AI (GenAI) is critically important for CIOs (Chief Information Officers) who want to start using this technology to gain an advantage for their businesses.

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Mideast must develop ‘digitally connected supply chains’

Sun, 10 Sep 2023

Manufacturers in the Middle East must develop digitally connected supply chains that are sustainable while remaining profitable.