#Insights
Consumer preferences are evolving with more than 60 per cent of customers in the GCC interested in adjacent services from their current retailers, according to Oliver Wyman’s latest survey
With a burgeoning market, supportive government initiatives, and a robust digital landscape, the UAE is positioned to drive innovation in the cybersecurity sector
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising stars from the Middle East in embracing driverless transportation to achieve sustainable mobility
Businesses in the UAE face rising pressures — and costs — to comply with ESG standards, leveraging lessons from global markets to drive both growth and environmental stewardship
Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a powerful way to advance sustainability and is already bringing about a radical shift in how businesses approach innovation and growth
The exponential rise of branded residences is impressive when you consider the figures: there are over 120 developments that can be classed as ‘branded residences’ in the UAE, compared to 69 in 2022
Artificial intelligence is not just enhancing healthcare – it’s redefining it, offering the promise of a future where medicine is more personalised, proactive and powerful than ever before
We look at measures that businesses can take to mitigate three common types of fraud that become more prevalent during peak shopping periods
Future trends suggest that global diversity and inclusion will play an increasingly vital role in shaping tomorrow’s innovations
With the SDGs at risk of falling short by 2030, the global community is grappling with how to harness AI’s transformative potential while ensuring accountability and ethical oversight
Harnessing AI to its fullest has a prerequisite — the revamp of the IT suite from top to bottom, and organisations, their vendors and partners must work together to build the future
Mastering end-to-end networks is not a luxury, but a necessity for a stable and resilient global economy
Enabling AI-powered solutions will change how we live, work, and play– this is being made possible by higher-performance, lower-latency 5G and private 5G networks
Ad-hoc adoption of GenAI and LLMs by end users will compromise the enterprise attack surface and data privacy, and cybersecurity administrators will need to initiate proactive measures linked to its use
Through strategic actions, Saudi Arabia and UAE could capture over 60 per cent of MENA’s $1.2bn genomics market by 2027
Experts believe that popular sports can teach us many valuable lessons that can be successfully applied to fields such as trading
These top female trailblazers are shaping the future of their industries and empowering the next generation to follow in their footsteps
Abdulaziz Daghestani looks at how the kingdom is addressing climate change while ensuring resource efficiency and reliable water supply in its cities
Key growth sectors include real estate, construction, financial services, trade, manufacturing, logistics and tourism, the Standard Chartered report shared
Unlike in a traditional office setting where trust develops naturally through daily interactions, hybrid work necessitates deliberate strategies
Corporate social responsibility initiatives directed towards emergency response can make a substantial difference, providing financial resources, logistical support and expertise
We need more domestic craftsmanship and innovation to shape Dubai’s economic, cultural and aesthetic future
The worldwide games market has a huge audience with 3.4bn people globally playing video games across age groups
Leveraging intelligent process mining is the next stage for enterprises that have adopted digital transformation and are focused on continuous and cyclic improvement in their processes to drive internal efficiencies
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 region’s wires and cables industry is spearheading innovative initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact
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
The creator economy is not just a passing trend but a fundamental shift in how we consume media and make purchasing decisions
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
Consider your exit strategy early because whatever exit strategy you choose – be it an IPO, buyout or acquisition – it will affect business development choices