With 74% of CEOs expecting global economic conditions to worsen in the short term, digital transformation is critical to navigating the economic turbulence, said CRM leader Salesforce, listing five IT investment predictions heading into 2023.
Several powerful megatrends – from highly connected travelers to the arrival of electric air taxis – will exert an immense influence on air travel over the next decade, forcing industry and governments to adapt rapidly, a report said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some 76% of GCC survey respondents agree that sustainability efforts of a company are likely to positively impact their choice in buying their products.
Research indicates a strong correlation between innovation and economic productivity through inclusive practices, says an industry expert.
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.
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.
