Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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Cyprus targets Middle East for tourism growth

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Middle East provides an important source market to the Republic of Cyprus and the country is targeting couples and families from the region looking for a break in a short-haul island destination, says Kostas Koumis, Deputy Minister of Tourism.

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Soft landing unlikely for fragile world economy: Saxo

Wed, 12 Jul 2023

Market participants are making a mistake in believing that the current market cycle will play out like previous ones, Saxo Bank analysts said warning that a soft landing is unlikely.

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3D printing revolution set to reshape outdoor furniture space

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

The 3D printing revolution is set to reshape the outdoor living experience and open up new realms of creative possibilities.

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Qatar shows competitive edge in the global pharma industry

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Qatar stands out as an attractive pharmaceutical investment destination for foreign investors with the country offering a competitive business climate, extensive medical infrastructure and significant R&D investments.

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Sustainability important for leisure travellers: study

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

More than two-thirds of consumers surveyed in a study in selected markets consider sustainability aspects to be important or extremely important when traveling for leisure, and 73% expect sustainability to become more important over the next five years.

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High-quality bonds ‘ideal pick' in H2: report

Tue, 04 Jul 2023

Standard Chartered has advised investors to seize income opportunities in H2 2023 by increasing their allocation to High Quality Bonds, while adopting a cautious stance towards equities.

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Empowering data centres in MEA to adopt circular economy

Mon, 03 Jul 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data centres in the MEA region, sustainability has emerged as a critical focus and the adoption of circular economy principles has become essential for driving sustainable transformation.

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Shortage of tech talent driving CTO salaries in Mideast

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Battling with inflation amidst efforts to grow the economy last year coupled with rapid advances in technology, the Middle East faces a shortage of technology leaders, and the GDP growth allows high compensation for such executives, a report said.

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How can tech companies in Mena foster innovation

Tue, 13 Jun 2023

Experts at global technology leader Epson have outlined five steps that will enable enterprises in the Mena region to innovate, drive efficiencies, minimise costs, and promote better investment opportunities.

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Family businesses prioritising sustainability, says report

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

Family businesses have made sustainability an integral component within their business model, said a Global Family Business Report from KPMG Private Enterprise and the STEP Project Global Consortium.