GCC cities including Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah and Doha could become global shopping destinations in the coming years, according to Strategy& Middle East
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Middle East construction faces $2tn boom and 4.3m new jobs a year if it adopts sustainable approach: report
Adopting sustainable construction technologies can lead to a $2tn surge in the sector and create more than 4m jobs a year
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Green financing could unlock $2tr in cumulative GDP across GCC
It could also create 1 million jobs and FDI in sustainable industries, latest Strategy& report indicates
GCC businesses
The 10 imperatives for privatisation programmes in the Gulf
Ten lessons based on previous programmes that can help governments develop and execute their agenda successfully
co-working spaces
Why co-working spaces could be the future in Saudi Arabia
Research says requirements of workplaces in the kingdom have moved from traditional office spaces to a more flexible environment
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Global CEO turnover hits record high during 2018
CEO turnover rises notably in every region in 2018 except China, and included a large increase in Western Europe
circular economy
How a circular economy could save the GCC $138bn by 2030
New report urges Gulf governments to enhance the value and productivity of material resources
Artificial intelligence
Why the GCC needs to balance research with $38bn labs investment
Investments by GCC countries in state-of-the-art labs, university buildings, and research facilities are set to reach more than $38bn by 2030
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GCC investment in renewables could hit $16bn by 2020
Strategy& Middle East report says Gulf governments must develop a carefully planned framework to maximise impact of renewable energy projects
land tax
Unused land in Gulf can generate income and slash deficits for government
Strategy& Middle East says that a buy-and-hold mindset no longer works in the region
digital era
Job report calls for GCC ‘digital transformation’ plans
Report found percentage of digital jobs in the GCC workforce remains low compared to other regions
Drone
GCC drones market to swell to $1.5bn – study
Oil and gas, utilities sectors expected to pick up largest share of the market
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Growth happens when smart people are neighbours
Governments and companies everywhere need policies to get the best and brightest in proximity to one another