Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Technology 'can ensure sustainability in mobility'

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

With changing times, businesses and people have come to realise the importance of recyclable and eco-friendly practices to transition towards a clean and green future, and the mobility (relocation) industry is no exception.

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Top five global travel trends for 2023: GHA

Tue, 13 Dec 2022

Travel sentiment for the year ahead is extremely positive, with most respondents to survey comfortable with the thought of travelling internationally, said UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), listing five global travel trends for 2023.

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Women leaders more people-focused says study

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Women leaders emerged more people-focused and empathetic than their male counterparts, with 64% of UAE women prioritising investment in developing their workforce’s skills and capabilities, says a study.

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Europe’s squeeze on Russian revenues with oil cap ‘ambiguous’

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

Europe’s decision to enforce a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian oil to drive down the country’s oil revenues without causing a surge in prices is theoretically bearish, said MUFG, a Japanese bank holding and financial services firm.

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GCC consumers ready to ‘pay more for sustainable firms’

Wed, 30 Nov 2022

Some 76% of GCC survey respondents agree that sustainability efforts of a company are likely to positively impact their choice in buying their products.

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Why inclusivity is imperative to a nation’s progress

Wed, 23 Nov 2022

Research indicates a strong correlation between innovation and economic productivity through inclusive practices, says an industry expert.

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‘Little progress made’ in controlling plastic waste

Tue, 22 Nov 2022

Despite plastic waste posing one of the biggest environmental challenges of the time, the statistics released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) show little progress against the targets set out in the Global Plastics Commitment.

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GCC fintech hubs 'must build on billion-dollar momentum'

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Sustainable fintech growth will boost financial services and the GCC’s overall ambitions of economic diversification and increased innovation, according to Strategy&, Middle East, part of the PwC network.

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Event planning: How to build meaningful online events

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Henry Hall, Head of Business Development at CrowdComms, a provider end-to-end event tech solutions, will present a Knowledge Programme session at the upcoming IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain delving into the world of hybrid events.

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New-look Cityscape Dubai aims to accelerate property investment

Tue, 15 Nov 2022

Leading UAE property event Cityscape Dubai will sport a new look when it opens next week in Dubai with organisers shifting strategy to accelerate major local and global investment into the emirate’s booming property market, said the event organisers.