Economic substance refers to the tangible and real economic activity that a company carries out
Investing in sustainable packaging alternatives needs to go hand in hand with waste management efforts to improve collection and recycling infrastructure
We look at effective strategies to create your own personal brand, and how to live and embody it in every way to succeed at work and business
Industry 4.0 can help manufacturing companies achieve their sustainability goals by improving operating efficiency, optimising cost, and eliminating sustainability issues right at the point of product design
Businesses must assess their finance technology stack to check if the tools can effectively manage the new processes required and if the systems in place integrate efficiently to allow for seamless automation
How emerging leaders can own their growth and discover best practices from learning experiences
With clear ethical frameworks and accountability in place, businesses can have the confidence that they are acting morally and ensure trust is maintained by protecting their data
Proven Robotics’ Mohammed Aldousari, regional robotics lead, outlines the transition of robots from industrial applications to service roles that bisect and positively impact day-to-day human life
From hyper-personalisation to OTAs and bleisure travel to budget travel, we look at the developments boosting the hospitality industry
To determine a company’s exposure to climate-related risks investors need non-financial data, unlike for traditional types of financial risk
A welcoming and nurturing atmosphere creates a productive, committed team
Various studies confirm that companies that are diverse, equitable and inclusive are more creative, better able to respond to challenges, attract and retain talent
Focusing on engaging with regulators and policymakers to ensure secure and sustainable growth of the crypto ecosystem is key
The metaverse isn’t just a new way of socialising and creating content
Brands that want to retain or win back customer loyalty must deliver meaningful offers and experiences at the right time and place
According to IBM Security researchers, 45 per cent of breaches in 2021 happened in the cloud
The latest insights revealed that the number of sustainable trips in the UAE doubled with over 9 per cent of trips requested in Q1 2023 being emission-free
Building better bots necessitates more than simply training a language model and then deploying it in a channel
The challenging times of 2023 will function as a great motivator for the industry
The overall success in the field of e-commerce is predominantly dependent on new forms of global technologies
Hybrid work requires a suitable environment to support successful outcomes that enable a suitable working environment
Many businesses have yet to fully realise the potential of AI technologies to listen, comprehend, forecast and learn about important trends across the entire customer journey
In 2021, non-oil trade between the two countries totalled almost $60bn, resulting in a 27 per cent growth on the previous year
Investors in the region could be missing a big opportunity, as investment firms globally are facing increasing demand for ESG investment products that integrate thematic ESG strategies and comply with regulatory requirements
Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts
Being cyber resilient ensures an organisation’s ability to mitigate damage, recover and continue business processes in the face of an adverse cyber event
According to the survey, 61 per cent of Middle East CEOs expect regional economic growth to improve in 2023 and are ‘very confident’ about prospects for business revenue growth over the next three years
In 2023, expect privacy technology to undergo significant standardisation
Workforces across the region continue to fine-tune their ambitions, outlooks and expectations
The kingdom’s objective is to become a more prosperous economy, whereby Saudi is ranked among the top 15 economies worldwide by 2030