Fintech has grown in momentum and usage and unsurprisingly, global trends reflect the same
Category: Insights
How Dubai’s Danube is maintaining balanced growth
Danube Group is focusing on growing its existing businesses, says managing director Anis Sajan
Regularising the short-term rental segment
Abu Dhabi’s move to impose regulations for short term lets is a positive step to streamline the industry
Malaysia’s Maybank to chart a new course in the region
With Malaysia’s biggest bank opening its first overseas branch in Dubai, will the industry benefit from greater collaboration
Explainer: What will the workplace of the future look like?
With digitisation disrupting the workforce, is automation a matter of concern for employees
Regional businesses should aspire to internationalise through alliances, technology
Technology adoption is a crucial step towards internationalisation, allowing for faster communication and easier connectivity
Julius Baer – banking on a people business
Technological advancements have disrupted the wealth management industry while global uncertainties continue to unsettle the fortunes of many of the world’s richest. But Swiss private bank Julius Baer’s head of Middle East and Africa Régis Burger is confident that people will remain at the heart of the business. Here’s why
With social collaborations growing, it’s time to pose the mental health question
As social media platforms enter the workplace, will they eventually lead HR departments to become counselling centres
How the region’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground
What do startups look for to start off on the right foot in the region
Coronavirus: Top crisis communication guidelines for brands in the region
Fact-based and real-time communication is critical
Gulfood 2020: All in good taste
With food security high on the UAE’s agenda, local F&B operators are investing heavily in innovation and new technologies, as was evident at the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. What comes next?
As the coronavirus spreads, what are the regional implications?
The coronavirus infection that has left China grappling, has also managed to disrupt the global supply chain
The coronavirus spread is revealing vulnerabilities and excessive risk in the global economy
The good time in capital markets must come to an end at some point, says Saxo Bank CEO
Revealed: Arab leaders for change
The list features prominent Arab business veterans and personalities from across industries who are making an impact
Benefits of setting up a holding company in the UAE
The rules of setting up a UAE holding company have changed but has that information been disseminated to all
The rise of 3D-printed healthcare products in the GCC
3D printing and digital design software has effectively disrupted the standardised medical business model that has existed for decades
Explainer: How is the GCC’s ride-sharing industry evolving?
Global ride-sharing app Uber is looking to expand its presence in the region
Revealed: How to register a domain name in the UAE and how much it costs
Multiple factors influence domain pricing
Why Chinese investors should set their sights on Dubai
As Chinese investors continue to look for lucrative real estate opportunities worldwide, Dubai could capture a larger slice of the pie
Is online grocery shopping the new normal?
The transition from ordering cooked meals to fresh produce online may be a slow one in the region, but is that trend set to change soon?
Revealed: Top Middle East business trends on Instagram in 2020
From gaming to fashion, these sectors are expected to see an increased presence on the social platform this year
Ethical AI ― How to avoid a digital dystopia
While Artificial Intelligence remains an integral part of the future’s blueprint, it is imperative to avoid pitfalls to help develop a smart society
The rise of the GCC’s hospitality sector
Executives at the Radisson Hotel Group explain why they remain bullish about growth prospects of the hospitality industry in the GCC region
What’s next for Oman’s economy?
As Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said takes charge in Oman, Georgia Tolley describes the challenges the GCC state faces and potential ways ahead
