Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Green bonds market set to drive GCC net zero agenda

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Green and sustainable debt issuance has been growing rapidly in the Middle East despite the comparative lack of regulation of green financial instruments, with the total issuance posting a four-fold growth in 2021 over the previous year, said a report.

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A 'disruptive Gen Z to define consumer trends' in 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Consumers spending responsibly but emotionally, the role of digitisation in purchasing processes, female equality demands, and a disruptive Gen Z, are some of the factors that will define global consumer trends in 2023.

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Measuring environmental footprints raise questions for firms

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Companies need to choose from among many competing standards and techniques when measuring their environmental footprints.

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MUFG tactically cautious but structurally bullish on oil in 2023

Thu, 12 Jan 2023

MUFG Global Markets Research has forecast Brent breaking north of $100/barrel again by the summer and averaging $101/barrel this year.

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Going digital 'will help business leaders' make the right moves

Wed, 11 Jan 2023

In 2023, pressure will mount on businesses to leverage digital experiences to compete for consumers with less disposable income.

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5 restaurant technology trends to watch for in 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023

Many tech solutions are readily available to improve the restaurant’s resource efficiency, paving the way for flexibility and adaptability, says an industry expert, listing five restaurant technology trends to watch for in 2023.

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Mideast companies find real value in environmental footprints

Tue, 10 Jan 2023

Footprint assessments have been a key tool for companies in the Middle East that are trying to understand the environmental impacts of their operations, value chains, and products or services, says industry expert.

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10 financial services predictions for 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023

The year 2023 won’t be the year of chaos. In fact, 2023 will mark the return of some degree of predictability, say SAS’ experts while predicting what consumers, financial firms and the parties protecting them can anticipate.

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Patient-first tech innovations ‘can boost healthcare access’

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Patient-first tech innovations are needed against the backdrop of shortage of healthcare workers, which could rise to 10 million by the end of the decade, affecting access to care, inequities and treatment of mental health, says a new report.

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Crude oil to face a challenging first quarter: Saxo Bank

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Crude oil will face a challenging first quarter, where Brent may spend most of the time trading below $80 before eventually recovering back towards the $90 area once the Covid cloud starts to lift in China and seasonal demand picks up.