Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Honouring Emirati women: guardians of culture, architects of our future

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

From the nation's ancient heritage to the horizons of its future, Emirati women have strengthened the society. As guardians of the culture, they empower each new generation to aim higher, writes Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary, DCT – Abu Dhabi.

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Maritime firms struggling to scale AI despite high enthusiasm, says report

Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Maritime companies are stuck in early stages of AI adoption unable to scale beyond small experiments as widespread optimism collides with implementation reality, said a new research. Over 81% are running pilot projects, but only 11% have formal policies.

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AI adoption driving smarter, more resilient supply chains, says study

Wed, 27 Aug 2025

AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, said a new study with over 56% reporting high AI readiness and prioritising data-centric investments.

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Emerging markets ‘are poised to keep outperforming’

Tue, 19 Aug 2025

The outlook for emerging markets has stabilised in response to clearer US trade arrangements and persistent US dollar weakness, which are expected to resume, says the latest CIO Office Viewpoint from Lombard Odier.

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Most Middle East professionals 'work extra hours'

Mon, 18 Aug 2025

A new research found that only 13% of professionals now say they adhere to the core hours at work, instead over a third (41%) are starting early or finishing late every day, while 45% report their hours being workload dependent.

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From FOMO to focus: A smarter path to industrial innovation in UAE

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

In a growing sector, manufacturing companies must plot a course to their own sustainable growth, and smart-factory technologies that optimise operations and increase efficiency will seem like the logical way forward, says Mark Feathers of Epicor.

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Store of the Future will be technology-enabled, data-integrated

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

The store of the future will be a technology-enabled, data-integrated retail environment designed to elevate customer journey while driving back-end efficiency, says a new global survey report.

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42% of children in META region dream of blogging careers: survey

Wed, 06 Aug 2025

About 42% of children surveyed from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region would like to become bloggers in the future finds a survey.

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Firms concerned over rising bad debts in UAE, finds survey

Tue, 05 Aug 2025

Companies in the UAE are facing increasing financial pressure as bad debts grow to an average rate of 8% of overdue invoices amid a tightening in liquidity conditions, and a rise in debt collection challenges across the market, says a new survey.

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Trump’s tariffs drive global trade shakeup, fuel multipolar shift

Sun, 03 Aug 2025

US President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are not just reshaping global trade - they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy. The shift away from a US-dominated system is no longer theoretical, it is active and accelerating, said an expert.