The world of personal investing is complex, with a myriad of options that help us all make our money work for us. But many people are put off investing due to its complexity. Now, help is at hand. We can all take full advantage of a new wave of investment, thanks to technology – in […]
Sustainability – once considered a high cost by retailers, tied to a fleeting consumer trend – is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage that can help drive top-line growth. According to an Accenture study on corporate sustainability, 99 percent of chief executives from leading organisations say sustainability is critical to their future success. […]
Starlink is what’s known as a megaconstellation – a network of satellites in low-earth orbit. The ultimate goal of this incredible innovation is to supply affordable internet access across the planet, especially in rural and remote areas beyond the reach of traditional connections. You might even say it’s the first time the globe will have […]
Dubai, UAE — 5 October 2020: According to Emirati entrepreneur and general manager of operations for global real estate development company DAMAC Properties, Ali Sajwani, the COVID-19 pandemic is driving demand for healthcare ‘super apps’ in the UAE. Sajwani, who has led the digital transformation within DAMAC, is calling for entrepreneurs and SMEs throughout the UAE […]
Ask anyone a few years ago what they thought a cloud kitchen was, and you may well have been met with a blank stare. But now, they are not only growing in popularity, but the UAE seems to be blazing a trail in the concept. And the global market value of cloud kitchens is expected to grow […]
Expo 2020 has a strong theme of sustainability and is a chance for all nations of the world to come together and showcase how we can ensure a sustainable future for everyone. We are historically a seafaring nation. Emiratis have long held a close association, even love, for our ocean, and the flora and fauna […]
Decent transport links enable society to function better, and enable us to enjoy a vital, regular supply of goods, food and other essential items for business and personal life. Here in the UAE, we are blessed with an infrastructure that is globally admired. As a relatively young nation, our leader’s vision has meant we can […]
We live in an area of the world where we have harnessed the geography, landscape and weather conditions to enjoy the best possible lifestyle. The harsh landscapes – and living conditions – endured by our recent ancestors have now been transformed into a world-class urban environment and a lifestyle level that is the envy of […]
When people think of limited, valuable natural resources, oil is mostly the commodity that first springs to mind. As a finite, non-renewable resource, the possibility of consuming the entire existing supply of crude oil is entirely possible, and the date we reach ‘peak oil’ – the point of no return, when we’ve begun to hit […]
When I think of hotels, I don’t automatically view them as technology-driven businesses nor incubators of innovation. But, if we examine how hotels operate, the amount of cutting-edge technology involved is remarkable. Property management systems (PMS), for example, are complex software programmes that facilitate the entire guest experience from check-in to check out. Artificial intelligence […]