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2019 Outlook: Opening up of Saudi Arabia’s entertainment industry brings great challenges and opportunities for the region
The shifting landscape will continue to create exciting opportunities for established players and emerging professionals alike in 2019, writes Michael Garin, CEO, Image Nation Abu Dhabi
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2019 Outlook: Future of hotels must be ideal for travellers who will be ‘connected,’ entertained and on the go
The rise of social media has already changed the rules of the game, writes Ignace Bauwens, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
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2019 Outlook: Aviation market to expand at a slower rate this year
Etihad Airways will continue to be a catalyst in elevating the UAE capital’s global perception, writes Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Etihad Aviation Group
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2019 Outlook: Why this is the year to speak up and take a stand
Media: Business leaders in the region must be aware of developments in a wide array of industries, writes Sunil John, founder and president Middle East, ASDA’A BCW
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2019 Outlook: Middle East firms can reduce their energy costs by tapping into renewable energy
Public awareness for a sustainable development is another key success factor that should be broadly communicated and be part of the education programme, wriites Laurent Longuet, CEO at SirajPower
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2019 Outlook: UAE will continue to attract both leisure and medical tourists in the coming year
While retaining its image as one of the world’s most premier luxury destinations, the UAE is now also attracting tourists from a wider range of countries at different economic levels, writes Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group
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2019 Prediction: UAE banking industry has a shared responsibility in setting the youth up for success
The banking sector represents a cornerstone of achieving these ambitious aspirations, writes Vince Cook, CEO at National Bank of Fujairah
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2019 Outlook: How the UAE economy is on the upswing
Real estate has long been a key economic driver for the UAE and will continue to be in this year, writes Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, CEO, Arada
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Video: Will the Middle East experience progress in 2019?
The next 12 months will see a number of exits by Middle East start-ups and SMEs, according to Fadi Ghandour, executive chairman at Wamda Capital.
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2019 Outlook: UAE property will experience resilience this year
Differentiation and the introduction of omnichannel shopping experiences in the former group and flexibility with the latter group will prove the key to success for many brands, writes Nicholas Maclean, Managing Director, CBRE Middle East
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2019 Outlook: Gulf region’s hotel industry is resilient and will continue to perform well amid challenges
Now is the optimum time, if they can afford it, for owners to use the slow market as an opportunity to do renovations, writes Simon Allison, chairman and CEO at Hoftel
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2019 Outlook: Optimism in the Middle East aviation industry, despite headwinds says Flydubai CEO
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO at Flydubai
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2019 Outlook: Oil prices, global trade and US interest rates will continue to affect economic growth
Question marks continue to linger over oil prices, interest rates, and trade tensions in 2019, writes Tim Fox, Chief Economist at Emirates NBD
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2019 outlook: Consumer connections sit at the heart of the Middle East fashion industry
Rami Al Ali, fashion designer, said consumers are getting smarter and becoming more selective, choose brands according to the design, quality and price, as opposed to just the name
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2019 Outlook: Arabic streaming, cinema to grow more popular this year
There will continue to be healthy demand for English-language free-to-airchannels, particularly in countries like the UAE, writes Sanjay Raina, General Manager & Senior Vice President FOX Networks Group MENA & Pakistan
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2019 outlook: Emerging markets still offer huge potential for businesses in Dubai
Changing trade dynamics will bring new opportunities, writes Hamad Buamim, president and CEO, Dubai Chamber