Business trends and startup opportunities in artificial intelligence

Worldwide funding of AI startups reached $20bn in Q2 of 2021 – more than double the total for the same quarter in the previous year

Here’s your ‘survival’ guide for the 2022 cyberthreat landscape

According to a survey, 72 per cent of GCC-based line-of-business and technology leaders believe digitisation is key to getting ahead in 2022

2022 will be a watershed year for the adoption of AI

AI will have a greater impact on industry than any other science or technology, says Jim Chappell, global head of AI and Advanced Analytics at Aveva

Javed Iqbal is the area director, BAT Middle East, South Asia and North Africa

How BAT’s new category R&D investment aims to reduce the health impact of its business

Alongside its office in the UAE, BAT has established two new entities in Saudi Arabia to form the hub of its Middle East operations – BAT Saudia and BAT Arabia

The five most common myths of responsible AI

Responsible AI is critical in building trust in what is quickly becoming an everyday tool

Here’s how the need for consumer intelligence has evolved

With a significant change in consumer expectations, Tod Nielsen, CEO at Talkwalker shares his insights on why consumer intelligence is crucial for brands

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GCC economies to bounce back in 2022: MUFG Research

Forecast shows GDP to grow at 6.1 per cent this year; with the GCC surplus to reach $27bn

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The impact of electronic devices on the circular economy

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s mind, here’s how trading in old devices can contribute to a circular economy

Saudi Arabia launches program to develop cybersecurity sector

Intersec 2022: Ethical hacker Freaky Clown shares exclusive insights on cybercrime

“A poor security culture within an organisation can devastate a company even if they spend millions on technical defences”

Four stages on how to form habits

When instilling good practices (habits), we need to make the trigger apparent

Shifts in recruitment practices for 2022

Hybrid ways of working have now been embraced by even the most traditionally run organisations

The importance of retail renaissance as shoppers seek new in-store experiences

Physical stores are making a comeback and will play a significant role in retail in the future

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Five digital marketing trends to track in 2022

These are a few of the digital marketing technique with the biggest commercial impact for businesses

A blend of empathy and tech will future-proof customer support

Digital and human agents can deliver experiences that delight consumers and business reps and keep them coming back for more

Millennials – the first generation in history with true financial freedom

As digital natives, this is a generation that expects answers instantly and in real-time: and that is the key to successful trading

Secure networks, 5G rollout, digital power and more – elements of a tech-driven tomorrow

In a chat with Shunli Wang, VP of Huawei Middle East, we discuss how the company plans to create new business and social value for the region in 2022 while enabling more people to benefit from technological progress

Sustainable developments: Are they the future of real estate?

Legislation on minimum acceptable green standards, new building codes, new sustainable building materials and even the use and disposal of construction waste, will be required in the immediate future

Five best practices to aid hybrid retail strategies in the Middle East

Just as employers are having to contend with the inevitability of hybrid work, retailers must also prepare themselves for a hybrid-shopping future

Airline spend on automation, sustainability and digital health to rise, states SITA report

Rising focus on technology to support industry recovery in 2022

Ivan Wu, CEO of OPPO GCC, on why the Reno6 Z 5G is built for Gen Z

Reno6 Z 5G users can expect swift internet speeds, agile performance and fast charging alongside the photography and videography features

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The role of SMEs in boosting the trade relationship between Brazil and the UAE

Small businesses account for 99 per cent of all enterprises in Brazil and 95 per cent of private sector companies in the UAE

The business ‘control tower’ – how to make the right moves in 2022

Businesses, with their control tower, will be better equipped to evaluate this new world

WebEngage shares its top marketing tech innovations for 2022

The metaverse is going to bring a big shift in the world of marketing, and those businesses who will adopt this change will scale new heights

Mastercard partners with Michelin Guide Dubai

Here are three successful viral campaigns to take inspiration from

Viral campaigns can’t be forced, they happen organically and are the result of connecting with audiences on a personal level

Supply chain woes: Crisis peak is a mirage

The fragile global trading system faces months of additional pain and remains at risk of collapsing again from even one unforeseen shock

How employers should adapt to the emerging threat of long Covid

It is key for employers to understand and address the challenges presented by long Covid in the workplace

Why streaming services need to re-think authentication

The practice of sharing online passwords to streaming services costs US businesses approximately $25bn in lost revenue

How technology is changing the future of dentistry

As the world goes through a generational shift, it is important that we adapt to digital dental practices

Three learnings for businesses to carry into 2022

We must all continue to drive the social and governance agendas across our operational premises too in 2022

Here’s how Microsoft aims to redefine the manufacturing industry in 2022

Connecting people, assets, workflow, and business processes will continue to be front of mind for us says Tareq Hijazi, public sector director at Microsoft UAE