Op-eds

Time for an upgrade: Revitalizing customer loyalty with innovative rewards programs

Earning and redeeming points just not enough in an ever-increasingly competitive market

The Middle East: Rise of a tourism powerhouse

Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging hotspots like Riyadh and Ras Al Khaimah, saw significant tourist inflows in 2023

MENA’s banking and finance sector embraces the digital tide

Tech-driven transformation revolutionizes banking and finance in the Middle East

Digital asset custody transforming financial services in the Middle East

It offers a secure and streamlined approach to the storage and management of digital assets

How can banks stop fraud in a world of instant payments?

Lenders must use innovative approaches to gain customer trust and acceptance of instant payments

Embracing new opportunities amid shifting global economic dynamics

Insights into economic trends, entrepreneurial efforts driving growth in UAE and KSA

Integrating circular economy principles into the smart city landscape

How innovative resource management can promote sustainable urban development

Banking beyond borders: How technology is bridging the gap for the financially excluded

Harnessing data analytics, machine learning and AI to empower underserved communities

Oil prices break free from tight range as geopolitical risk rises

OPEC sees demand growing by 2.25 million barrels per day in 2024

Building a digital capital: Lessons from Dubai’s success story

Dubai's journey to becoming a global digital capital exemplifies the power of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and relentless pursuit of innovation

Why mental healthcare in the UAE needs to be formalised, more accessible

Licensing bodies must engage with residents through a public-facing website to provide necessary information

Cloud managed services: Powering Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation

Cloud managed services can help companies modernise faster and access hard-to-hire talent

Rimac Nevera: Electric storm from Croatia demolishes the competition

Astounding Rimac Nevera shatters global speed and acceleration records

Education for sustainable development competencies: Cultivating future leaders

Empowering students to contribute to sustainable development and address global challenges

LNG market disrupted by Red Sea crisis, prices fall sharply

Stability attributed to relatively mild winter, robust stockpiles

Four fundamental actions to build resilience in energy and natural resources in the Middle East

Challenges and opportunities amid geopolitical conflicts, pandemic recovery and climate change

Fostering customer-centric value with fintech

Power of fintech spurs technological progress, innovative customer-centric value propositions

The shifting landscape of investment: Navigating uncharted waters

Four scenarios paint potential pathways for profession over the next decade

From banks to finfluencers: Navigating the new investment landscape in MENA

Challenges and risks arise as social media democratizes investment information

COP28 places the GCC at the center of the fight against climate change

The Middle East's pivotal role in climate solutions

UAE residential real estate leasing and buying trends

Market shows remarkable strength as high demand drives growth

Building sustainable monetary landscapes: A collective approach

Financial systems' pivotal role in climate change conversations