Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

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.

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Enterprises primed to adopt GenAI rapidly amid concerns

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

ChatGPT and other Generative AI (GenAI) models represent disruptive solutions that already are helping consumers refine the search process, automate the creation of content and boost individual productivity.

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UAE travellers embrace affordable luxury, says report

Tue, 25 Jul 2023

This summer, there is a remarkable shift in the travel preferences of UAE residents as Musafir.com, the leading online travel agency in the UAE, finds a surge in demand for affordable luxury experiences.

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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.