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New data reveals hiring trends for global AI-based roles

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 28, 2023

Hiring for global AI-based roles has increased significantly in the last year reflecting the rapid spread of the phenomenon across the world of commerce in both the GCC and beyond.

5 surprising truths about consumers according to new research from Bain & Company

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 21, 2023

With an increasingly environmentally conscious base of consumers and employees in the GCC, new research from Bain & Company has revealed several surprising truths about consumers, dispelling some common misperceptions.

Kingston Technology: Privacy and data security ‘imperative’ for financial organisations in the Middle East

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 20, 2023

So far, 2023 has seen record-high costs due to data breaches in the Middle East, with finance ranking as the most targeted sector. Kingston Technology Europe is calling on banks and investment firms to be more pre-emptive in their approach to data security.

Ernst & Young: MENA H1 2023 Banking Report

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 16, 2023

The banking sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) surged significantly in the first half of this year with a 30% rise in net profits and a 12.2% increase in net assets year on year.

Aramex tests live tracking for last mile deliveries in the UAE

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 16, 2023

Upon completion of the beta testing phase the company plans to roll out the feature across the GCC with a full-scale launch expected in the first quarter of 2024.

Nomo launches multi-currency bank accounts for Gulf region

by Mark Dowdall | Mar 21, 2023

The service, which allows users to send money in six different currencies, will be available first in Kuwait before being rolled-out to the rest of the region.