Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Silicon Valley Bank failure ripples through market

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

In light of the recent Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure, Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist and Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, shares his thoughts on the situation, the causes for this fallout and its economic repercussions.

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Be warned … fake ChatGPT domains, extensions abound

Thu, 09 Mar 2023

The growing popularity of ChatGPT has led to the emergence of numerous fake domains, APKs, and browser extensions that claim to be associated with ChatGPT. It is important for users to stay vigilant and informed, says can expert.

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Azerbaijan 'an ideal destination for Gulf tourists'

Thu, 09 Mar 2023

Azerbaijan, which is just a short flight away for Gulf travellers, is a perfect year-round destination for tourists from the region who are seeking newer experiences, says the country's tourism chief in an interview with Sree Bhat of TradeArabia.

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Saudi firms see women at the helm in future: survey

Tue, 07 Mar 2023

Half of Saudi residents recently surveyed by leading management consulting firm, Kearney, see the future leader of their current organisation to be a woman, with 54% highlighting that more women in leadership roles will positively impact the business.

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How ESG investing made sustainable finance mainstream

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Exposed to the environmental, social, and economic effects of climate change, it is critical that MEA nations accelerate sustainable financing through ESG principles, says Joel Van Dusen, Group Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, Mashreq.

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Tours providers must use ChatGPT/AI opportunity: expert

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Tours and activities providers should start using generative AI like ChatGPT, Bing and soon-to-be-launched Google’s Bard now or risk their online marketing strategies becoming obsolete, an expert has warned.

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Rise in strikes, protests to test business resilience: report

Tue, 28 Feb 2023

Anger over growing social inequality and the cost-of-living and increasingly polarised politics are some of the factors expected to fuel incidences of strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC) around the world, according to a new report.

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Five guidelines for trusted generative AI

Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Salesforce, a global CRM leader, is building on its Trusted AI Principles with a new set of guidelines focused on the responsible development and implementation of generative AI, says a senior official.

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Upstream oil, gas sector in need of $640bn investment by 2030

Thu, 16 Feb 2023

Annual upstream oil and gas investments must hit $640 billion by 2030 to ensure adequate global supplies. Under investment threatens energy security and stalls progress on climate goals by increasing reliance on carbon-intensive options, said a report.

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Positive outlook seen for business aviation this year

Wed, 08 Feb 2023

The first month of 2023 started with high private jet demand in the European region and other parts of the world, a report said, noting that the growing demand for private flying signals a promising future in this aviation segment this year.