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How to revitalise traditional family businesses in the Gulf
A generational milestone has been reached for the economic powerhouses of the Arabian Gulf
Amazon Web Services
Closing the skills gap in cloud adoption, as enterprises leap toward a digital future
As more and more organisations rush to adopt cloud technologies to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, a growing gap in cloud skills is also coming to light
business leaders
Many MEA companies are ill-equipped to face cyber risks, research shows
A third of MEA organizations also admitted to not having any kind of cyber insurance in place, despite the fact that it is a key element in managing cyber risk, says a new study
CISO
Evaluating the role of CISOs in combating the risks of the ‘move fast, fail fast’ culture
CISOs should leverage their positions as risk managers to point out any and all instances where the delivery of agile IT has led to the abandonment of corporate governance
Ajman
Ajman’s finance department, Oracle partner for cloud-based resource management system
Under the partnership, Oracle will help improve Ajman DoF’s operational efficiency and customer engagement
Armin Moradi
Fintech firm Qashio launches corporate debit card, software to help firms control expenses
The Qashio Control Centre enables companies to disburse budgets, issue cards, manage their spending with a range of controls, generate reports, and collaborate on requests and approvals
Abu Dhabi
ADIO partners with ANSR and Talent500 to set up global tech hubs in the emirate
Abu Dhabi Investment Office’s partnership with the consultancy and talent sourcing majors to attract global talent and establish Abu Dhabi as a regional powerhouse for innovation
AECB
Al Etihad Credit Bureau, Tradeling ink credit facilities agreement targeting UAE businesses
Parties will digitise assessment and facilitation process of the credit history of SMEs seeking the platform’s finance offerings
business leaders
Don’t intimidate, but motivate: The case for digital performance management
Digitisation of performance management provides an efficient means to track how well – if at all – employees are achieving agreed goals
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
DMCC records best first quarter in 20 years by registering 665 new firms in Dubai in Q1 2022
The results demonstrate the ease of doing business by setting up a company in DMCC and reiterates Dubai’s status as a world-class business destination
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Workers willing to leave employers for better software: Report
Respondents to a OnePoll survey on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean say they would consider changing jobs if employers provided better apps or software systems for employees
Ali Shabdar
More tools for less cost
Brand View: US-based software specialists Zoho Corporation is looking at ways to solidify its presence in the Middle East
Accenture Digital
The future is now: Accenture Digital’s Mike Sutcliff
Mike Sutcliff, Group CEO of Accenture Digital, explains how digital transformation is going to impact businesses and individuals in the UAE
Careem
How to protect Middle East companies from a Careem-style attack
Opinion: Enterprises in the Middle East must substantially reduce attacker dwell time to prevent a successful breach, writes Rajesh Gopinath, cyber security professional, Paladion