#Insights

Breaking the Middle-Income Barrier: Strategies for emerging economies

Breaking the Middle-Income Barrier: Strategies for emerging economies

More than 100 countries, such as China, India, Brazil, and South Africa, face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in the next few decades, reveals World Bank’s recent report

The wires and cables sector is focused on decarbonisation

How the wires, cables sector is focusing on decarbonisation

The region’s wires and cables industry is spearheading innovative initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact

Unlocking the vast potential of GCC investment in Africa Image for illustrative purposes/ Getty Images

Packed with potential: GCC investment in Africa

Last year, Gulf countries poured more than $53bn into projects on the continent, a considerably greater sum than the $10bn investment from the US over the same period

Afreen Razak on how to build and leverage influence in the creator economy

The creator economy: How to build and leverage influence

The creator economy is not just a passing trend but a fundamental shift in how we consume media and make purchasing decisions

Insights from Rashid Mohammed, the head of revenue of the SPC Free Zone on how to save a company: What every business leader should know

How to save a company: What every business leader should know

By being transparent about the company’s issues and turnaround strategy, you can cultivate the essential trust and commitment needed to make the necessary changes

Creative Zone's Lorenzo Jooris on how to plan for an exit while building a business

How to plan for an exit while building a business

Consider your exit strategy early because whatever exit strategy you choose – be it an IPO, buyout or acquisition – it will affect business development choices

Why R&D-intensive SMEs in emerging markets excel in outward FDI

Why R&D-intensive SMEs in emerging markets excel in outward FDI

With the right tools and assistance, SMEs can overcome barriers to international business and become formidable players on the world stage

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

We explore three strategies leaders can use to ensure their businesses are more agile and innovative

How financial education can empower the future workforce

How financial education can empower the region’s future workforce

Enhancing the investment acumen of the next generation will serve a grander purpose – it will support the stability and sustainability of the region’s capital markets

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Insights: Step into the age of digital operations and management

Digital O&M platforms provide real-time insights into asset performance by harnessing the power of data from connected assets, enabling proactive maintenance, optimised resource allocation and data-driven decision-making

How governments can deal with data sovereignty

How governments can deal with data sovereignty

By adopting a balanced approach, governments can ensure data security and privacy while fostering innovation and economic growth

Hamid Hosseini, Head of ESG, IFZA on Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Effectively incorporating sustainability requires taking note of customer needs and building a reputation as responsible corporate citizens fostering positive change

Staycations rise, visitors staying longer in Middle East, reveals travel report

Staycations rise, visitors staying longer in Middle East, reveals travel report

The emphasis on regional travel, unique experiences and budget-friendly options like cruises are set to shape the future of tourism in 2024 and beyond

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Investors should assess their portfolios, consider strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities, advises the head of Strategy at Saxo Bank

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Technological advancements in the real estate sector are driving efficiency, enhancing user experiences, and fostering sustainable practices

Insights: The impact of purposeful personalisation

Customer engagement: The impact of purposeful personalisation

Customers are 2.4 times more likely to click on notifications that are personalised based on shopping behaviour trends

Making a difference in the world with AI - insights by Abdumalik Mirakhmedov - co-founder Scalo Technologies

Insights: Using AI to make a difference

In the world’s economically challenged and remote regions, AI can revolutionise access to finance, education, and clean water, while streamlining infrastructure development

Owning UAE real estate through a corporate vehicle: All you need to know

Owning UAE real estate through a corporate vehicle: All you need to know

Real estate ownership through a corporate entity offers several important benefits over purchasing as an individual, especially when it comes to financial efficiency and legal protection

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

We should take our lead from the regenerative farmers who have started reversing soil damage by understanding exactly what’s needed for each complex landscape and ecosystem under their guardianship

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn, according to A BCG study

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn in 2023

According to the Boston Consulting Group report, globally in 2023, assets under management rose by 12 pr cent to nearly $120tn

Anand Prabhudesai

How embedded solutions are transforming the insurance sector

The MENA region, especially the Middle East, is making significant strides in financial technology, with embedded finance emerging as a game-changer

George C0allas the CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai talks about pre-construction technology and its advantages

How pre-construction tech is transforming the property sector

Building information modelling minimises waste, controls costs, coordinates workflows and optimises labour needs for future construction

personal branding tips by Binod Shankar

The seven rules of personal branding

From self-discovery to consistent messaging, explore practical strategies for crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand that resonates with your audience and drives your career forward

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UAE is off FATF’s grey list: What that means for trade, investment

The UAE’s exit from the FATF’s grey list can be seen as a crucial step, albeit not the sole factor, for fostering robust growth in trade and investment

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Gen Z at the workplace: Key insights for better communication

More than half of Gen Z professionals say that corporate jargon is incomprehensible and makes them feel isolated, according to a recent LinkedIn survey

The age of quantum computing

Insights: The rise of quantum computing

We still don’t know the true potential of quantum computing – and that is what makes it so exciting

Succession planning in the Middle East: Family businesses in the UAE are preparing to transfer $1tn in assets to their heirs over the next decade. As well as being a sign of economic vitality, this transfer comes with its own set of challenges.

Succession planning: Getting it right the first time in the Middle East

LGT has developed deep expertise in guiding high-net-worth families through the complexities of passing on their legacies, says the chief executive officer of LGT (Middle East) Ltd

luxury apartment villa in dubai with blue sky

Villas vs apartments in Dubai: What’s a better investment?

The key to making an informed decision lies in recognising and leveraging the unique features of each property type to build a diversified investment portfolio

Digital payments: Top transformative trends in the MENA region

Digital payments: Top transformative trends in the MENA region

Amazon Payment Services’ latest report is based on the quantitative data and insights from more than 100 executives responsible for payments in businesses across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are rising in appeal for global talent shows BCG survey image getty images

Dubai, Abu Dhabi among most preferred by global talent, reveals report

The UAE outpaces global averages in attracting expatriates, particularly lauded for its prowess in innovation and digitalisation