Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

UAE breaks records with $19.8bn diamond trade in H1

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

The UAE is not only the official rough diamond capital of the world, but the largest and fastest growing hub, having increased its polished trade by 52.5% and its H1 2022 gross trade to $19.8 billion, a year-on-year jump of 24.7%.

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Communication providers ‘must personalise experiences’

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

To stay competitive and attract and retain new customers, providers need to take a page from consumer tech companies and start delivering better and more personalized customer experiences across every channel, says an industry expert.

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3 tips to help manufacturers adapt to changing demands

Tue, 23 Aug 2022

Disruption, innovation, and continual refinement of shopfloor processes are driving factors in today’s complex market landscape, said an industry expert, listing three tips to help manufacturers adapt to changing demands.

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Reset of workplaces needed for effective hybrid work

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Companies need to implement flexible and future-proof technology in the workplace as part of their hybrid strategy and the return to office (RTO) effort by organisations now needs to be centered on redesigning and repurposing workspaces, says a study.

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A green maritime future: it’s time to talk thorium

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Robert McDonald, Principal Engineer, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), says it’s time to shine the spotlight on the unique potential of Thorium and Small Modular Reactors.

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The facets of digital transformation in nursing and geriatric care

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

The digitalization of nursing care ranges from digital documentation to smart homes to socially acting robots and it is increasingly changing the way nursing is carried out and raises some key ethical questions. A recent international symposium highlighte

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Use of technology key in recruitment process

Wed, 17 Aug 2022

Use of latest technology in the hiring and verification of potential candidates has proved essential in supporting the employment process in both public and private sectors, says Sunil Kumar, CEO of The DataFlow Group, in an article.

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Dubai’s high-end real estate market is ripe for picking

Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Dubai is attracting a new wave of high-net-worth individuals to its shores, increasing the demand for ultra-high-end luxury villas, says Gavin Comerford, Projects Director at CHI SOL Investments.

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Inclusion and talent strategies for energy firms in Middle East

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Navigating the energy transition will be a huge challenge, requiring top-tier talent to solve incredibly complex problems. This will require retaining and reskilling today’s workers, while integrating new people with varied backgrounds and capabilities.

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Commodity correction may have exhausted itself

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

The correction that for some commodities already started back in March has since the end of July increasingly been showing signs of reversing, writes Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank in an insight.