Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

How to solve Kuwait’s housing problem?

Sun, 11 Sep 2022

A lack of private sector participation, low-density zoning in near urban areas, limited access to financing and high capital costs have exacerbated the housing problem in Kuwait, according to a report.

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Why disruption shouldn't derail the ESG of Mideast firms

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Disruption doesn’t demolish environmental, social and governance (ESG) ambitions, it fortifies them, as winning companies are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy.

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Retirement planning 2022: A good time to start

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

The standard of living, the climate, taxes, living costs and ease of access could be the key factors taken into consideration when one chooses a retirement destination.

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Europe braces for bleak winter: Downside if Russian gas cutoff

Wed, 31 Aug 2022

Under a downside scenario of Russia cutting off gas exports to Europe and mandatory EU rationing, Germany would fall into recession, eurozone growth would weaken, and inflation would stay higher for longer, says an S&P Global Rating report.

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What are the items most often lost and found on Uber?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022

The sixth annual Uber Lost & Found Index reveals the items most often left behind by riders over the past year in Uber vehicles and unsurprisingly, mobile phones take the top spot.

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UAE breaks records with $19.8bn diamond trade in H1

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

The UAE is not only the official rough diamond capital of the world, but the largest and fastest growing hub, having increased its polished trade by 52.5% and its H1 2022 gross trade to $19.8 billion, a year-on-year jump of 24.7%.

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Communication providers ‘must personalise experiences’

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

To stay competitive and attract and retain new customers, providers need to take a page from consumer tech companies and start delivering better and more personalized customer experiences across every channel, says an industry expert.

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3 tips to help manufacturers adapt to changing demands

Tue, 23 Aug 2022

Disruption, innovation, and continual refinement of shopfloor processes are driving factors in today’s complex market landscape, said an industry expert, listing three tips to help manufacturers adapt to changing demands.

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Reset of workplaces needed for effective hybrid work

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Companies need to implement flexible and future-proof technology in the workplace as part of their hybrid strategy and the return to office (RTO) effort by organisations now needs to be centered on redesigning and repurposing workspaces, says a study.

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A green maritime future: it’s time to talk thorium

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Robert McDonald, Principal Engineer, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), says it’s time to shine the spotlight on the unique potential of Thorium and Small Modular Reactors.