Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Interest in travelling to France rises ahead of Olympics

Wed, 28 Feb 2024

Interest in travelling to France is on the rise ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with a perceivable surge observed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, translating into a 10% increase against last year.

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Saudi CEOS show unprecedented optimism for economic growth

Wed, 28 Feb 2024

CEOs in Saudi Arabia have shown unprecedented optimism on the economic growth prospects of the kingdom in the next 12 months, beating global, regional and its GCC counterparts even as Saudi GDP is forecast to reach $1.3 trillion by 2028.

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KSA defies EMEA ‘consumer spending reduction trend'

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

While economic uncertainties persist globally, consumer spending in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to remain steady in 2024.

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Navigating the maze: Bahrain's diversification journey

Fri, 23 Feb 2024

Bahrain encounters hurdles on its path to diversification, however, by implementing strategic resolutions, focusing on profitable sectors, and fostering an inventive and cooperative environment, Bahrain can unlock its full capabilities.

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Transparency underpins AI safety: Alibaba Cloud

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Open source has to be considered a valid proposition to the debate on AI growth and safety, says Eric Wan, General Manager of Alibaba Cloud Middle East, Turkey & Africa.

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Human-like tech 'to usher unprecedented productivity, creativity'

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

The world is in the midst of a huge technology shift, as AI and other disruptions become ‘Human by Design’, much more human-like and intuitive for people to use, and usher in an era of unprecedented productivity and creativity, says a report.

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Majority of UAE employees ‘prefer to work with an AI colleague’

Thu, 08 Feb 2024

More than half of UAE employees (52%) say they would prefer working with an AI colleague over a human one, indicating that staff could respond well to a significant increase in the use of AI in the workplace.

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Slow travel 'set to gain pace among UAE-KSA travellers'

Wed, 07 Feb 2024

Travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plan to increase their spending on breaks and holidays over the next three years and will have an eye on sustainability than ever before, a Marriott Bonvoy report said.

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Gen X driving GCC outbound travel, says ATM

Tue, 06 Feb 2024

The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which will take place from May 6-9 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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The imperative of remote work in today's world

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

The rise of remote work may no longer be a mere trend but a fundamental shift in how we approach productivity and collaboration.