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Private equity finds stability but momentum remains elusive, shows report

The report highlights that the sharp decrease in deal-making and exits over the past two years has largely plateaued in the early part of 2024

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Industry insights: How Saudi Arabia’s fintech scene is evolving

The region’s fintech sector is rapidly transforming, driven by strong investments, supportive regulations, and visionary initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As the sector grows, industry leaders share their insights on what lies ahead

Global smartphone shipments Increase 6.5% in Q2 2024: IDC report

Smartphone shipments rose 6.5% in Q2 2024, says IDC

Samsung secured the top position in Q2 2024 with an 18.9 per cent share of shipments, driven by a strategic focus on its flagship models and a robust AI strategy

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GCC luxury sector surges in 2023, UAE leads the rest

The region’s luxury market, valued at $12.5bn by year-end 2023, grew at double the rate of the global industry, revealed a report from the UAE-based Chaloub Group

Consumer spending rises in 2023 shows Majid al Futtaim State of the UAE retail economy report

UAE consumer spending rises 13% in 2023, reveals retail report

The report showed that e-commerce spending continued growing in 2023, with a 15 per cent growth rate since 2022

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Insights: 5 trends shaping the region’s advertising industry in 2024

The regional advertising market is predicted to surge by 6.2 per cent in 2024, reaching a value of $6.9bn

Selfdrive CEO offers insights into the UAE's car rental market

Insights: Trends driving the UAE car rental sector

Customers prefer to align themselves with the current market trends, and businesses that can provide such options are thriving in the rental market, particularly in the luxury segment

Steven Rees J P Morgan Private Bank inisgnsights on teh recession obessesion and investment trends

Recession obsession: How to navigate a well-telegraphed downturn

Looking to invest? Diversified portfolios can continue to generate strong returns heading into 2024. Read on for these and other tips…

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Experiential marketing: Future trends and a rise in demand for sensory experiences

As technology continues to evolve and customer expectations shift, the demand for sensory experiences in marketing is on a rocket-like rise

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Insights: 6 key trends driving growth in the hospitality sector

From hyper-personalisation to OTAs and bleisure travel to budget travel, we look at the developments boosting the hospitality industry

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Global, regional retail giants converge on Dubai for The Retail Summit

The summit supports international brands looking to either establish an in-market presence or sell via cross-border ecommerce to the UAE

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Logitech shares key trends in hybrid work models

For seamless collaboration and engagement, businesses should follow some vital steps, says Loubna Imenchal, head of Video Collaboration, Logitech AMECA

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Dubai Health Authority, Trends sign MoU to collaborate on research projects

The MoU will support the authority’s efforts to develop an innovative health system based on scientific research

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Here are the top technologies that will shape human ambitions in 2023

With digital transformation accelerating at pace, emerging technologies will drive the future development of digital economies across the region

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Hospitality trends: The rising popularity of holiday homes

Federico Cerimonia, the general manager of Sonder, a tech-enabled hospitality company, tells Gulf Business about the growing preference for holiday homes among travellers visiting Dubai

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Top three tech trends shaping the future of businesses

Businesses must look out for impending technology trends to ensure they are in sync with customer exigencies

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Twitter unveils key trends shaping the Saudi conversation in 2022

The report highlights emerging opportunities for brands and marketers to connect with audiences

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Luxury watches at their finest: How Montblanc fits the bill

Franck Juhel, president of Montblanc Middle East, India and Africa, tells Andrew Wingrove about the company’s offerings, including its portfolio of luxury watches

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Eye for detail: What do key investment trends look like?

Speaking to Gulf Business, Rob Ansari, head of investments and retirement – India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Mercer, shares insights on evolving market trends and the way forward

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Trends that will shape the automotive industry in 2022

Ben Barber, MD at XA Group explains why the following trends can be a critical element in deciding your success if you work in the automotive industry

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Here are the top five automotive technology trends for 2022

Gartner analysts predict that by 2030, there will be four times as many level 4 autonomous robotaxis operating globally than there are taxis in 2022

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Here are the top mobile marketing trends for 2022

Consumer engagement and hyper-personalisation are expected to remain key factors in a changing digital world

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Gartner unveils top 10 government technology trends for 2022

CIOs should consider these trends to guide digital investments, anticipate potential disruption, and scale digital transformation initiatives

HID Global forecasts trends that will impact the security industry in 2022

By understanding how these developments are forecasted to shape the industry, security professionals will be better prepared to capitalise on innovations in solutions

Cisco forecasts top technology trends for 2022

The always-on internet connectivity will help alleviate social and economic disparity through more equitable access to the modern economy

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UAE learners seek key business upskilling to compete globally – study

The top course this past year was Johns Hopkins University’s Covid-19 Contact Tracing, reflecting the need to mitigate the effects of the ongoing pandemic

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

Education trends for 2022 and beyond

More and more universities will encourage students in their entrepreneurship efforts and act as incubation hubs

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Genetec shares its top physical security predictions for 2022

The key trends include large-scale deployment of video analytics, faster hybrid cloud adoption, and a sharper focus on supply chain risks

How will Expo 2020 Dubai impact the local real estate market and shape future trends?

Developers need to understand the changing demands of potential investors and organisations