Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

GCC to manage 62m 5G subscriptions by 2026: Ericsson

Thu, 17 Jun 2021

GCC markets will manage a combined 62 million 5G subscriptions by 2026, accounting for the second highest 5G market penetration globally, a report said, noting that GCC was among the first in the world to launch commercial 5G services in 2019.

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Five tips to simplify payroll compliance

Wed, 16 Jun 2021

Non-compliance with labour and tax legislation/regulations might have a financial impact–such as paying penalties, which can also impact staff morale and adversely affect an organisation’s productivity, says an industry expert.

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Pandemic-driven online habits to be future norm: Ericsson

Tue, 15 Jun 2021

The move to handling essential elements of everyday life online, prompted by the global Covid-19 pandemic, will remain a fundamental reality for people around the world long after the pandemic has passed, said a new report by Ericsson.

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Four steps to hybrid workplace success

Mon, 14 Jun 2021

After the initial rush to enable work from home at the start of the pandemic, organisations across EMEA now have their sights set on the next stage of workplace transformation: the hybrid workplace, says an industry expert.

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Pandemic takes heavy toll on working women: Deloitte

Mon, 14 Jun 2021

Heightened workloads and household responsibilities during the Covid-19 pandemic are driving deep dissatisfaction among many women in the workforce, according to a new Deloitte Global report.

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Pandemic 'led govts to focus on people-centric policies’

Mon, 14 Jun 2021

Digital technology, cloud platforms, collaboration with other governments, and new partnerships with industry backed by upskilled civil servants will transform how governments function in the 21st-century public interest, a report said.

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GCC to see 2.1% growth in GDP in 2021 as Covid curbs ease

Sun, 13 Jun 2021

The gross domestic product (GDP) of the GCC will grow by 2.1% this year, after the 5% contraction seen in 2020, said a new report, noting as business confidence in the region has strengthened in recent months.

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Many EMs leading trading in digital currencies: BofA

Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Crypto currencies are being adopted even more rapidly in emerging markets (EM) than in developed markets (DM), according to a new BofA Global Research report.

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Teamwork ‘key to overcome Covid-induced trade hurdles’

Wed, 09 Jun 2021

Traders across the Mena region have learned that they needed to work more collaboratively to overcome Covid-induced hurdles such as raw material shortages, delivery challenges and financing for supply chains, an industry expert said.

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5G changing smartphone use in Saudi Arabia: Ericsson

Tue, 08 Jun 2021

Early adopters of 5G in Saudi Arabia are satisfied with the speed, and 60 percent want more innovative apps and services, said a new report, highlighting the impact of 5G on smartphone users worldwide including in the Kingdom.