#Insights

creator economy

You need to be creative to keep up with the creator economy

The challenging times of 2023 will function as a great motivator for the industry

E-commerce global technology

E-commerce: Local adaptation of global technology

The overall success in the field of e-commerce is predominantly dependent on new forms of global technologies

Hybrid

How to lead a successful hybrid organisation in 2023

Hybrid work requires a suitable environment to support successful outcomes that enable a suitable working environment

The writer is the director of Partnerships - MEA, Türkiye, and France, Genesys on briging the empathy gap with customers

Opinion: Closing the empathy gap with customers

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

Lorenzo Jooris on UAE-China ties

Opinion: Why the re-opening of China is good news for UAE’s economy

In 2021, non-oil trade between the two countries totalled almost $60bn, resulting in a 27 per cent growth on the previous year

ESG investing in the MENA region

Insights: Maximising the potential of ESG investing in the MENA region

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 solar

Top 5 benefits of investing in blockchain-based solar energy programmes

Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts

Security

Insights: Embedding cyber resilience is key to a security strategy

Being cyber resilient ensures an organisation’s ability to mitigate damage, recover and continue business processes in the face of an adverse cyber event

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Middle East CEOs confident about economic growth in 2023, finds PwC survey

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

Privacy

Privacy-by-design can be a source of value and opportunity, not cost

In 2023, expect privacy technology to undergo significant standardisation

workplace

Three digital platforms that will define the workplace of 2023

Workforces across the region continue to fine-tune their ambitions, outlooks and expectations

Saudi

Saudi 2.0: Digital technologies underpinning the kingdom’s economic landscape

The kingdom’s objective is to become a more prosperous economy, whereby Saudi is ranked among the top 15 economies worldwide by 2030

Insights: Three lesser-known reasons why startups fail

With the right focus and partners along with right information about potential pitfalls, a business can survive in the face of challenges

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Insights: How the creative sector is amplifying the UAE’s national identity  

Dubai is the birthplace of up-and-coming local designers and creatives, all working together to contribute and elevate the UAE’s identity

UAE’s 51st National Day: Business leaders highlight the nation’s achievements

The leaders said they will continue to support the UAE’s goals and its ongoing transformation and growth

Dr Ashraf

Insights: Understanding good governance and its role in sustainable development

Good corporate governance fosters fair competition, enables efficient utilisation of resources, increases employment opportunities, and develops domestic and regional capital markets

Dr Christopher Daniel_MD and senior partner BCG

Insights: Looking ahead into the future of government

We explore the four fundamental changes governments should make to better meet today’s complex challenges

Evren Ozlu

Insights: Why food security is a pressing priority in the IMETA region

Twenty per cent of livestock production is lost to disease every year, while one-third of all food produced is wasted

Chris Voss

No big deal: Top tips to ace any negotiation

Ten effective tips on negotiation from a former FBI hostage negotiator and the author of ‘Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It’

Nelson Sequeira, COO and Board Member at Tonic International on Experiential

How experiential marketing can increase your customer base

According to experts, appealing to consumers’ senses boosts the impact of experiential marketing and encourages steadfast customer loyalty

Patricia Keating and Dr Antoine Khadige

Writing the next chapter in the region’s fintech success story

Greater private sector involvement is imperative if fintech is to grow and become stronger

Peter Heredia

The subtle art of follow-up

The significance of following up, touching base and pursuing a client is key to closing a deal, but it’s all about how you do it

Laszlo Svinger, MD 3M Middle East

Why equity in healthcare matters and how technology can reduce the gap?

With new technologies and an evolving healthcare landscape, collaboration is essential in bringing more equity to healthcare, says Laszlo Svinger, vice-president and MD for the Middle East and Africa at 3M

FedEx insights on e-commerce

What’s driving the e-commerce industry: consumer behaviour or digital innovations?

More than ever, consumers now want fast, on-time and flexible delivery solutions, with the option of easy returns

How improving sales calls can impact overall business success

Showcasing your product or service can be a challenge for a small- or medium-sized company so make the right impression on your very first call

Professor Debbah

How mathematics will drive the third wave of AI development

Sophisticated mathematical tools that mimic how the brain works, enabling us to better structure the logic capability inbuilt in future AI, are crucial

Jay Srage head of operations

Insights: Five steps to transition to a sustainable business

The University of Michigan’s Erb Institute showcases key areas to help businesses integrate sustainability into their operations

Kais Zribi, general manager MENAT, Coursera

Why online learning offers more opportunities for women in the UAE

While online learning is steadily finding a common plan in the UAE’s agenda to further mitigate the gender gap across sectors, greater institutional collaboration will determine its success

Tomasz Wisniewski - CEO of Axiory Intelligence

Five tips for navigating the slippery slopes of uncertainty when trading

In uncertain times, riskier assets are less desirable, and safe haven instruments gain value

Ziad Chalhoub_CFO_Majid Al Futtaim

Sustainable finance: How early movers drive collective action

First movers with defined sustainability targets enjoy better financing terms, including a lower weighted average cost of capital