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Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Luxury hotels 'are bridges to Saudi heritage and culture'

Tue, 16 May 2023

The luxury hotel sector is key to Saudi Arabia’s tourism market, as the hotels allow Saudi visitors to appreciate their own history up-close and tourists to explore the kingdom’s culture and history in a novel way, says an industry expert.

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What will ‘Traveler 2030’ look like?

Tue, 16 May 2023

As consumer behaviour evolves, by the end of the decade the ‘2030 traveler’ will be a more connected, informed, and environmentally conscious individual, seeking unique experiences and customized travel options, says an industry expert.

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Intelligent retailing way forward in travel: Sabre expert

Thu, 11 May 2023

Customer experience is crucial for success in any industry, especially in the world of travel. The key to achieving this is by embracing innovative technologies that promote seamless collaboration and integration across the sector, says a Sabre expert.

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Qatar is emerging as a cleantech industry leader

Wed, 10 May 2023

Qatar and the Mena region are both experiencing significant growth opportunities in the cleantech industry, driven by favourable government policies, successful sustainability initiatives and national strategies and resources.

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How freelance visas are transforming the job market

Wed, 10 May 2023

By positioning itself as a global hub for remote and freelance work, the UAE is attracting the world’s brightest talent, lured by the lifestyle, safety and economic benefits of one of the world’s most liveable cities.

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Bold people strategies ‘key to shaping the future of HR’

Mon, 08 May 2023

Optimizing people management has been a common pursuit for organizations worldwide, often achieved by leveraging best practices and drawing insight from others in the field, said professional services firm KPMG in a new report.

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Middle East set for surge in demand for desalinated water

Wed, 03 May 2023

Only 0.5% of water on earth is usable for human consumption and climate change is posing a risk to this scarce supply, even as some 2 billion people around the world still lack access to safe drinking water, says a report

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UAE remains an attractive destination for global talents

Thu, 27 Apr 2023

The UAE’s impressive economic growth and overall stability make it one of the world’s most important and attractive global hubs for businesses today.

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Financial literacy the guide to a secure future

Wed, 26 Apr 2023

Poor financial literacy is one of the contributing factors to poor financial decisions, which in turn might have extremely detrimental knock-on effects.

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Free holidays for all: utopian fantasy or future reality?

Tue, 25 Apr 2023

Could a ‘freemium’ model of holidays paid for by advertisers mean some lucky travellers no longer pay for their own holidays anymore? This really could work, all that’s needed is a brave entrepreneur to kick-start the model, says an industry expert.