Organisations need to ensure that they create a corporate culture that allows their talent to innovate new ways of thinking when tackling issues, experts said in a panel session at the EMA Partners’ Leadership and Market Insights event. Powered by Khaleej Times, the event brought together top C-suite professionals from across various industries, and shed light […]
Month: March 2019
4 Technology Trends in Oil and Gas for 2019
As we enter 2019, oil and gas companies worldwide are facing widespread change. One aspect is significant price volatility, as shifting geopolitical dynamics see the supply-and-demand equations diverge in various geographies with, for example, US production rates at an all-time high and pressure on Opec countries to cut back. Another is the need to comply […]
UAE landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Earth Hour encourages people to switch off all unnecessary lights and electronic devices for one hour. Major landmarks in the UAE went dark for an hour, and hundreds of residents took part in a walkathon and lit candles. The Earth Hour, which is marked every year from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, is celebrated internationally to raise […]
UAE: Hub for startup success stories
The UAE startup industry is all set to witness more success stories such as Careem as the region offers tremendous potential, said Lathika Pai, country head, Microsoft for Startups Mena, who was on her official visit here for Microsoft’s Ignite conference. The two-day event – which concluded on Thursday – offered upwards of 100 workshops […]
Economy is on positive track to deliver UAE Vision 2021: Al Mansouri
DUBAI: The UAE gross domestic product, GDP, grew by 1.7 per cent in 2018 at constant prices of 2018 as compared to 2017, said Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, citing preliminary macro-economy indexes issued by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, FCSA, for last year. Al Mansouri noted that the improvement in […]
Blockchain 101: Everyone’s talking about it, but does anyone really understand it?
No one can edit a blockchain without having the corresponding keys, which means users can only edit the parts of the blockchain that they own. This establishes trust, verifies identity, and fills the role of recording the transfer – a task that is currently carried out by traditional, centralised institutions like banks, exchanges or government […]
The How-To: Capture User Value With Digital Impressions
Is a banner or blog worthless if it doesn’t lead to a click through? Some would say yes. After all, that click is one vital way that we can measure ROI. But digital impressions –such as ad views or email opens– can hold a great deal of insight. Here are four big reasons that impressions […]
The Human Element: Integrating Technology And Data Into Your Customer Service Model
It’s no surprise that consumer shopping habits are continually changing and evolving, especially in the e-commerce world. People are always on the move and want access to quick, affordable and easy shopping, which fits into their daily lives. More than 80% of shoppers are accessing my e-commerce enterprise, Sprii, via their mobile or tablet, which is why […]
“AI an unprecedented opportunity for businesses,”says Alawwal Bank MD
Experts at the Arabian Business Technology Forum have warned that the ‘hype’ surrounding AI is blinding many businesses to its possible applications Artificial intelligence has created unprecedented opportunities for businesses, provided that they move past the hype and find practical applications for the technology, according to Alawwal Bank managing director Soren Nikolajsen. In the case […]
Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on March 31
Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Trade hopes buoy stocks, Brexit setback hits pound * MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi’s SABIC loses steam, ex-dividend stocks hit Abu Dhabi * PRECIOUS-Gold rises as dollar dips; […]