Month: July 2019

UAE management boards are enthusiastic about digital transformation in their organizations, and are especially interested in its capacity to increase operational efficiencies, the 2019 Harvey Nash/KPMG Chief Information Officer Survey has found. The UAE is on par with global organizations when it comes to investing in digital strategies, with nearly half of UAE-based organizations employing

While most sectors across UAE’s real estate market remained challenged during the first half of 2019, the various government initiatives launched recently are expected to boost sentiment and drive demand over the coming months.  In the year ahead, market performance will heavily depend on how quickly these initiatives have an impact, outlines JLL’s Q2 2019

Standard Chartered Saadiq, the Bank’s Islamic Banking arm, has received 21 awards at the 2019 Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards. The Bank was recognised for its sukuk and investment advisory skills, in addition to its innovative products and services offered in the Islamic Finance space. This recognition highlights the Bank’s innovative and diverse range

Refinitiv today released the 2019 Q2 investment banking analysis for the Middle East. According to the report, Middle Eastern & North African investment banking fees totalled an estimated US$504.8 Million so far during 2019, 12.7% less than the value of fees recorded during the first half of 2018. Debt capital markets underwriting fees totalled US$147.6

Helping the hungry one click at a time, purchase-with-purpose F&B app, Nefsy, has now launched in the UAE. With support and in campaign-collaboration with Dubai Government and Red Crescent Islamic Affairs, Nefsy offers users the opportunity to give back to those in-need while availing exclusive dine-in deals from popular eateries in the UAE, such as Applebee’s,

Over the years, social media platforms have seen an increase in frequent users. This can be mainly attributed to the ease of access, growth in technology, a chance for user expression and an overall comfortable user experience. This rise in social media usage has led to the requirement of smartphones that cater to every aspect

Sixty-six percent of senior executives in the Middle East believe digital adoption and cybersecurity are their greatest business challenges, an international survey of businesspeople working across the Middle East reveals. According to the Pulse Report commissioned by Headspring, the executive development joint venture of the Financial Times and IE Business School, concerns around digital adoption