FeaturedTechnologyBlockchain technologies to help UAE conserve over Dh11 billionBharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 UAE can save 398 million printed papers and up to 77 million hours of work annually using blockchain... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedSingapore introduces new policy to entice more global investorsBharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 The policy will be unveiled as a segment of the Variable Capital Companies Act... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChinese mobile consumer spending to climb 23% in 2020Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 Each user spent an average of 6.2 hours per day on mobile devices from January to November last year... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceMalaysia’s medical insurance premiums to rise up to 30% in 2020Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 16, 2020March 18, 2020 Rapid increase in medical costs coupled with technological advancements have forced insurance companies to hike prices... Read more
EnergyFeaturedSaudi Arabia creates ‘renewable energy strategy’ to free up oil exportsBharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 A good energy mix is crucial to the Kingdom’s long-term economic prosperity... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyWorkplaces in the UAE more open to embracing AI to foster innovationBharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 A survey led by Oracle and Future Workplace has found 72% of UAE respondents are more optimistic about AI at work... Read more
BankingFeaturedEnigma-led consortium applies for Singapore’s digital bank licenceBharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 Enigma Group is the fifth to bid for a digital bank licence in Singapore... Read more
AviationFeaturedEtihad, easyJet partner to provide end-to-end booking capabilities for customersBharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 The new partnership marks Etihad’s first use of the New Distribution Capability platform... Read more
BankingFeaturedUAE, Saudi banks expect increase in loan demand in 2020Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 Dubai Expo 2020, banks’ regional expansion and slowdown in property market are contributing factors to rising credit... Read more
BrokerageFeaturedGoldman’s workforce expansion in China is part of five-year strategy planBharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 The headcount will increase by 600 employees in Goldman Sach’s mainland operations... Read more