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Tourists Seeking Luxury Are Flocking to Vietnam’s Fine Dining Restaurants
October 15, 2024
McKinsey highlights window of opportunity to revisit decarbonisation plans
McKinsey highlights window of opportunity to revisit decarbonisation plans
August 29, 2024
GCC banks excel beyond global counterparts, poised for exceptional years ahead report
GCC banks excel beyond global counterparts, poised for exceptional years ahead report
June 27, 2024
LEAP 2024 A grand celebration of generative AI
LEAP 2024 A grand celebration of generative AI
May 13, 2024
The top 15 companies to work for in the UAE, according to LinkedIn
The top 15 companies to work for in the UAE, according to LinkedIn
April 16, 2024
McKinsey GII Summit Accelerating future-ready infrastructure
McKinsey GII Summit Accelerating future-ready infrastructure
April 22, 2024
Proceed with Caution- Page 38
Proceed with Caution - Page 38
March 2024
How banks can set themselves up for a profitable future
How banks can set themselves up for a profitable future
January 13, 2024
The Middle East is witnessing a manufacturing boom. But is the workforce a challenge
The Middle East is witnessing a manufacturing boom. But is the workforce a challenge
March 11, 2024
Airports are ‘single points of misery’, should rethink travel model - Dubai Airports CEO
February 28, 2024
E-commerce to represent over 25% of Saudi retail sales by 2035 McKinsey
February 27, 2024
9 Lebanese Just Ranked Among The Most Powerful Businesswomen
February 19, 2024
Why isn’t the MENA startup ecosystem more robust?
February 8, 2024
How public cloud technology ignites opportunities and value in the Middle East
February 1, 2024
Public cloud technology could ignite multibillion-dollar opportunity in the Middle East
January 31, 2024
WEF & McKinsey The Global Cooperation Barometer
January 24, 2024
How Banks In The Gulf Can Set Themselves Up For A Profitable Future
January 13, 2024
Slowing Down Fast Fashion Changing Consumer Habits In The Middle East
Slowing Down Fast Fashion Changing Consumer Habits In The Middle East
December 9, 2023
State of Fashion 2024 Navigating Fashion’s Future
State of Fashion 2024 Navigating Fashion’s Future
December 5, 2023
Want to become a CEO? Then join a top strategy consulting firm
Want to become a CEO? Then join a top strategy consulting firm
November 23, 2023
Global investment in quantum technology reaches historic high
Global investment in quantum technology reaches historic high
September 25, 2023
Unlocking the potential of the MENAP region could make it a hot spot for start-ups and venture capital investment
Unlocking the potential of the MENAP region could make it a hot spot for start-ups and venture capital investment
September 18, 2023
This is how to stay relevant at work in the age of AI
This is how to stay relevant at work in the age of AI
September 11, 2023
McKinsey & Company launches internal generative AI tool Lilli
McKinsey & Company launches internal generative AI tool Lilli
August 29, 2023
McKinsey & Company becomes official knowledge partner of ConteQ Expo24
McKinsey & Company becomes official knowledge partner of ConteQ Expo24
August 27, 2023
Further adoption of AI can add $150 billion to GCC economies
Further adoption of AI can add $150 billion to GCC economies
August 23, 2023
Here Is What We Know About The GCC AI Roadmap
Here Is What We Know About The GCC AI Roadmap
Aug 21, 2023
Middle East fintech industry could triple in next two years
Middle East fintech industry could triple in next two years
August 7, 2023
How ready is the GCC for the ‘AI money’?
How ready is the GCC for the ‘AI money’?
June 2, 2023
Adopting AI technology can contribute $150bn to GCC economies, McKinsey says
Adopting AI technology can contribute $150bn to GCC economies, McKinsey says
June 1, 2023
AI popularity surges in GCC, majority of businesses integrating, McKinsey report reveals
AI popularity surges in GCC, majority of businesses integrating, McKinsey report reveals
June 1, 2023
FinTech revenue in Mena region and Pakistan could triple to $4.5bn by 2025, McKinsey says
FinTech revenue in Mena region and Pakistan could triple to $4.5bn by 2025, McKinsey says
May 25, 2023
Soft skills are hard to get right Here’s how organisations can do better
Soft skills are hard to get right Here’s how organisations can do better
May 8, 2023
Hybrid work and the rise of AI How leaders can navigate a future in flux
Hybrid work and the rise of AI How leaders can navigate a future in flux
April 27, 2023
How digital technology can improve Saudi Healthcare
How digital technology can improve Saudi Healthcare
March 20, 2023
Rima Assi
10 Lebanese Women Just Ranked Among Forbes’ Most Powerful
February 14, 2023
Sonia Wedrychowicz in Wired Middle East
Sonia Wedrychowicz in Wired Middle East
February 2023
The Skills Revolution and the Future of Learning and Earning
The Skills Revolution and the Future of Learning and Earning
February 13, 2023
WGS, McKinsey & Company launch ‘Skills Revolution and Future of Learning and Earning’ report
WGS, McKinsey & Company launch ‘Skills Revolution and Future of Learning and Earning’ report
February 13, 2023
Report_sheds_light_on_workplace_well_being
Report sheds light on workplace well-being
Feb 13, 2023
UAE's medical students 'at greater risk of burnout' as career pressures take toll
UAE's medical students 'at greater risk of burnout' as career pressures take toll
February 5 ,2023
Why are so many people in GCC unhappy at work these days
Why are so many people in GCC unhappy at work these days
February 2, 2023
Mideast positioned to take a key role in energy transition
Mideast positioned to take a key role in energy transition
February 2, 2023
Saudi Arabia spearheading the energy transition in Middle East
Saudi Arabia spearheading the energy transition in Middle East
February 1, 2023
Are_millions_of_GCC_workers_suffering_poor_mental_health
Are millions of GCC workers suffering poor mental health?
January 30, 2023
GCC countries start prioritising mental health in the workplace
GCC countries start prioritising mental health in the workplace
January 30, 2023
Middle_East_consumers_embrace_the_adoption_of_digital_channels
Middle East consumers embrace the adoption of digital channels
January 11, 2023
How companies can take advantage of digitalisation
How companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt can take advantage of digitalisation
January 11, 2023
Forbes: Healthcare Summit 2022: How Understanding Our Genome Using Technology Helps In Achieving Longevity
Healthcare Summit 2022: How Understanding Our Genome Using Technology Helps In Achieving Longevity
December 21, 2022
Arabian Business: Don’t bring ‘gender bias’ to metaverse Women leaders
Don’t bring ‘gender bias’ to metaverse Women leaders
December 19, 2022
AI in 2022 The top developments over the past five years
AI in 2022 The top developments over the past five years
December 06, 2022
Scaling up clean hydrogen lies with hydrocarbon-rich countries, says McKinsey
Scaling up clean hydrogen lies with hydrocarbon-rich countries, says McKinsey
November 25, 2022
Why upskilling matters for the future of work in the Middle East
Why upskilling matters for the future of work in the Middle East
November 23, 2022
McKinsey to release new insights on hydrogen production and energy transition
McKinsey to release new insights on hydrogen production and energy transition
November 16, 2022
Coursera Summit MENA 2022: accessibility is key to bridging the skills gap
Coursera Summit MENA 2022: accessibility is key to bridging the skills gap
October 25, 2022
GCC BDI celebrates 15 years of excellence in promoting corporate governance and board effectiveness in the Gulf region
September 18, 2022
Gulf shoppers trim spending and turn to online retailers to save cash
Gulf shoppers trim spending and turn to online retailers to save cash
September 7, 2022
From applied AI to edge computing 14 tech trends to watch
From applied AI to edge computing 14 tech trends to watch
August 28, 2022
AI could be a big Middle East story. But can it deliver business growth
AI could be a big Middle East story. But can it deliver business growth
July 04, 2022
Working From a Tropical Island Is the New Working From Home
Jun 30, 2022
Awareness is the biggest obstacle to using NFTs, Web3 and metaverse, experts say
Awareness is the biggest obstacle to using NFTs, Web3 and metaverse, experts say
Jun 29, 2022
A single job skillset will not cut it any longer when it comes to ecommerce
A single job skillset will not cut it any longer when it comes to ecommerce
Jun 20, 2022
Metaverse market to reach $5tn by 2030, McKinsey finds
Metaverse market to reach $5tn by 2030, McKinsey finds
Jun 16, 2022
Companies are hacking their way around the chip shortage
Companies are hacking their way around the chip shortage
Jun 1, 2022
How a visually impaired talented Saudi realized her full potential
How a visually impaired talented Saudi realized her full potential
May 29, 2022
AI can unlock $1tn a year in value for banks, McKinsey says
AI can unlock $1tn a year in value for banks, McKinsey says
May 25, 2021
Why positive change in Middle East starts with bringing women into the work force
Why positive change in Middle East starts with bringing women into the work force
May 17, 2022
McKinsey report: Designers are critical to business performance, but there’s a big catch
McKinsey report: Designers are critical to business performance, but there’s a big catch
May 4, 2022
PCR podcast a battle for the future of banking
PCR podcast a battle for the future of banking
April 21, 2022
Stripe, Alphabet, Meta, Shopify and McKinsey to invest $925m in carbon removal technology
Stripe, Alphabet, Meta, Shopify and McKinsey to invest $925m in carbon removal technology
April 12, 2022
The anatomy of the net-zero transition
The anatomy of the net-zero transition
March 13, 2022
International Women’s Day: Women’s economic inclusion holds promise of a prosperous Arab region
International Women’s Day: Women’s economic inclusion holds promise of a prosperous Arab region
March 7, 2022
Roadmap to net zero: Who will pay for the $3.5 trillion transition?
Roadmap to net zero: Who will pay for the $3.5 trillion transition?
February 7, 2022
50 Most Powerful Businesswomen
50 Most Powerful Businesswomen
February 1, 2022
McKinsey: Net-zero transition will cost $275 trillion globally by 2050
McKinsey: Net-zero transition will cost $275 trillion globally by 2050
January 25, 2022
Executives expect new business lines to drive half of future revenues
Executives expect new business lines to drive half of future revenues
January 18, 2022
Economic recovery ‘like no other’: IMF, McKinsey, OECD experts tell PCR podcast series
Economic recovery ‘like no other’: IMF, McKinsey, OECD experts tell PCR podcast series
December 23, 2021
Executives have ‘positive expectations’ for 2022, despite pandemic, inflation concerns McKinsey
Executives have ‘positive expectations’ for 2022, despite pandemic, inflation concerns McKinsey
December 23, 2021
Physical, mental health issues named top cause of US unemployment
Physical, mental health issues named top cause of US unemployment
December 13, 2021
In the age of AI heres how to unlock sustainable inclusive growth in the Middle Easts job market
In the age of AI, here’s how to unlock sustainable inclusive growth in the Middle East’s job market
December 7, 2021
Global banking industry records divergence in performance post Covid-19, report says
Global banking industry records divergence in performance post Covid-19, report says
December 3, 2021
Global fashion sales set to surpass
Global fashion sales set to surpass 2019 levels by up to 8% in 2022
December 2, 2021
The world is hiring more women and heres why thats a good thing for economies
The world is hiring more women and here’s why that’s a good thing for economies
November 30, 2021
To Future Proof Healthcare Collaboration Between The Public And Private Sectors Is Key
To Future-Proof Healthcare, Collaboration Between The Public And Private Sectors Is Key
November 30, 2021
McKinsey and Company launches Forward in the Middle East Africa and Turkey
McKinsey & Company launches Forward in the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye
November 28, 2021
McKinsey and Company launch the third edition of the Qiyada Emerging Leaders program
McKinsey & Company launch the third edition of the Qiyada Emerging Leaders program
November 10, 2021
Business travel to reach two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels in 2022 led by Asia and Mideast
Business travel to reach two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels in 2022 led by Asia and Mideast
November 3, 2021
Global payments industry to bounce back from pandemic-induced contraction this year
Global payments industry to bounce back from pandemic-induced contraction this year
October 11, 2021
The world's economic recovery is bound to be uneven but let's make it minimally so
The world’s economic recovery is bound to be uneven but let's make it minimally so
September 21, 2021
Saudi consumers ready for pre-pandemic levels of shopping and travel, survey finds
Saudi consumers ready for pre-pandemic levels of shopping and travel, survey finds
September 20, 2021
What Are The Business Opportunities For Arab Youth In MENA
What Are The Business Opportunities For Arab Youth In MENA
September 16, 2021
Bahrain’s cashless payments surge to $3.62bn in first half of 2021
September 7, 2021
How Middle East and North African countries can give young populations a crack at prosperity
September 3, 2021
Game-changers needed to secure future for youth, new report says
August 12, 2021
In MENAP, achieving gender equality is a USD1.9 trillion opportunity, McKinsey study finds
August 12, 2021
UAE can go completely cashless by 2030, according to industry expert
September 1, 2021
This center in Dubai is growing 'future-proof' food in the desert
August 26, 2021
Covid-19 boosts digital payments adoption in Middle East, McKinsey says
August 25, 2021
Business Extra: solutions to youth unemployment in the Middle East
August 18, 2021
MENAP governments need to prepare youth for jobs of tomorrow McKinsey report shows
August 12, 2021
Five ways to reverse decades of youth unemployment in the Middle East
August 12, 2021
Growth of light product demand to stall in future: McKinsey report
July 26, 2021
These futuristic pods could help cities solve their traffic problems
July 22, 2021
What next for comms in a post-pandemic Middle East?
June 30, 2021
world-government-summit
World Government Summit announces 8 knowledge partnerships to empower the next generation of governments
June 21, 2020
Here’s how you can manage your IT spends and save more
June 15, 2021
A mentorship program aims to help top Saudi students fulfil their true potential
A mentorship program aims to help top Saudi students fulfil their true potential
May 5, 2021
Qimam Fellowship selects class of 2021 for 4th edition of the program
Qimam Fellowship selects class of 2021 for 4th edition of the program
April 13, 2021
8 charts on UAE's shifting consumer behaviour landscape
April 6, 2021
Retail Leaders Circle highlight its partners
Retail Leaders Circle highlight its partners
March 30, 2021
Consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are optimistic about an economic recovery
Consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are optimistic about an economic recovery
March 30, 2021
Consumer sentiment in UAE and Saudi Arabia optimistic, McKinsey study finds
Consumer sentiment in UAE and Saudi Arabia optimistic, McKinsey study finds
March 30, 2021
Why leaders shouldn't be afraid to be vulnerable
Why leaders shouldn’t be afraid to be vulnerable
February 4, 2021
Opportunities of $3.7 trillion are threatened with being lost to the world’s banks
Opportunities of $3.7 trillion are threatened with being lost to the world’s banks
Fossil fuels to take a back seat in the global energy landscape
January 29, 2021
Paths of Impending Asian technological superiority
December 31, 2020
Forbes UAE article
Coronavirus-Stressed Banks May See Cumulative Revenue Loss Of $4.7T Until 2024
December 11, 2020
Global banking sector could lose up to $4.7tn revenue over four years due to Covid-19
Global banking sector could lose up to $4.7tn revenue over four years due to Covid-19
December 11, 2020
Financial Times UAE article
Gulf banks take lead role in companies’ bailouts
November 30, 2020
McKinsey launches second edition of Qiyada
McKinsey launches second edition of Qiyada
November 26, 2020
Cityscape offers solutions to COVID-19
Cityscape offers solutions to COVID-19 challenges
November 16, 2020
Consumer behavior
GCC consumer behavior signals rise of the ‘homebody economy’
November 10, 2020
McKinsey’s edad hosts first – ever all – women edition
McKinsey’s edad hosts first – ever all – women edition
November 9, 2020
Future Hospitality Summit
Future Hospitality Summit: Adventure travel weathers conronavirus pandemic
October 27, 2020
UAE and Saudi Arabia consumers most optimistic about Covid-19 economic recovery
October 21, 2020
Cutting-edge wearable tech
How cutting edge medical technology could give us longer and healthier lives
October 21, 2020
Why women’s careers have been hurt the most by Covid-19 – Pocketful of Dirhams
Why women’s careers have been hurt the most by Covid-19 – Pocketful of Dirhams
October 20, 2020
High Optimism UAE consumers sold on recovery
High Optimism: UAE consumers sold on recovery
October 17, 2020
Khalee J Times - UAE Consumers Sold on Recovery
UAE consumers sold on recovery
October 18, 2020
Covid-19 accelerates changes in global payments industry
Covid-19 accelerates changes in global payments industry
October 3, 2020
Digital space reshaping Saudi consumer spending amid COVID-19
Digital space reshaping Saudi consumer spending amid COVID-19
September 11, 2020
Virus raises risk of cyber pandemic, experts warn
August 20, 2020
World counts coronavirus pandemic’s runaway economic cost
World counts coronavirus pandemic’s runaway economic cost
August 12, 2020
6 Things That Need To Change For The Financial Sector To Become Fully Digital
August 12, 2020
Supporting the 10 million meals campaign
Supporting the 10 million meals campaign
May 20, 2020
Mindfulness coaching sessions for frontline staffers
Mindfulness coaching sessions for frontline staffers
#TogetherWeAreGood
May 11, 2020
The National Breaking Glass Ceilings
Breaking the glass ceiling in the Middle East
April 13, 2020
“Together, We Can Keep Our Community Safe” - Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
“Together, We Can Keep Our Community Safe” - Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
April 5, 2020
GCC consumers currently the most positive according to latest McKinsey poll
GCC consumers currently the most positive according to latest McKinsey poll
April 3, 2020
Majority of UAE and Saudi consumers confident their countries’ economies will rebound quickly
Majority of UAE and Saudi consumers confident their countries’ economies will rebound quickly
April 2, 2020
Saudi consumers are optimistic on recovery
Saudi consumers are optimistic on recovery
April 2, 2020
Dubai Chamber launches series of webinars to support business continuity
Dubai Chamber launches series of webinars to support business continuity
April 1, 2020
Crisis management
Gemma D’Auria & Aaron De Smet share their 5 methods of crisis management
March 25, 2020
A closer look at the fashion industry in Gulf Cooperation Council markets
Retail In The GCC A Region in Transition
March 11, 2020
Why Arab countries must give women a fair chance
Why Arab countries must give women a fair chance
March 8, 2020
Top jobs for women in Mideast set to double but challenges remain
Top jobs for women in Mideast set to double but challenges remain
March 8, 2020
International Women's Day Women can help
International Women's Day Women can help 'turbo charge' Arab economies but reforms needed
March 7, 2020
How artificial intelligence can revolutionize the Middle East energy sector
February 23, 2020
McKinsey report findings released at GWFD 2020 says 4IR is key to opportunities for women in MENA
February 19, 2020
Entrepreneurship ecosystem in transition
February 18, 2020
Majority of Middle East consumers plan to spend more this year
February 11, 2020
Panel Saudi Arabia is booming in terms of e-commerce
February 11, 2020
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Retail leaders gather in Riyadh for consumer industries summit
February 9, 2020
Prestige Saudi leadership program for top student talent launches latest edition
January 30, 2020
Sustainability needs ‘good governance and good disclosure’
Sustainability needs ‘good governance and good disclosure’
December 15, 2019
UAE online seeks out category winners
UAE online seeks out category winners
December 1, 2019
The GCC’s $50bn fashion sales market sees growth despite global slowdown
The GCC’s $50bn fashion sales market sees growth despite global slowdown
November 22, 2019
We need to equip young people for the jobs of the future from a pre-school age
We need to equip young people for the jobs of the future from a pre-school age
October 22, 2019
Gulf needs to become a digital talent builder rather than an importer
Gulf needs to become a digital talent builder rather than an importer
October 8, 2019
How global companies are bringing women-friendly work benefits to the UAE
How global companies are bringing women-friendly work benefits to the UAE
September 11, 2019
Five challenges Gulf businesses must tackle to go digital, according to McKinsey
Five challenges Gulf businesses must tackle to go digital, according to McKinsey
May 28, 2019
GCC consumers becoming more price-conscious
GCC consumers becoming more price-conscious
May 6, 2019
5 Main Shifts in Consumer Behavior in the Middle East
5 Main Shifts in Consumer Behavior in the Middle East
May 3, 2019
Brand loyalty slips in Middle east due to job insecurity: report
Brand loyalty slips in Middle east due to job insecurity: report
May 2, 2019
Start-up spirit
Start-up spirit
May 2, 2019
McKinsey tells how to weather the ‘perfect storm’ in Gulf retail
McKinsey tells how to weather the ‘perfect storm’ in Gulf retail
May 2, 2019
MENA’s start-up scene is taking off. Here’s how investors can join in
April 2, 2019
This is how Middle Eastern retailers can keep up with e-commerce
April 1, 2019
Digital disruption is changing the Middle East consumer
March 26, 2019
How to win the data insights battl
How to win the data insights battle
March 24, 2019
Tapping Saudi Arabia's abundant pool of talent
March 2, 2019
Globally accepted rules needed to optimise AI potential
Feb 11, 2019
banks
Amid banks' Consolidation, retaining dominance of financial intermediation is key
November 29, 2018
Technology creating the bank of the future
November 21, 2018
GITEX Technology Week News Highlights
GITEX Technology Week news highlights
October 21, 2018
HR Club holds its forum in Abu Dhabi
HR Club holds its Forum in Abu Dhabi to discuss “Future Jobs”
October 14, 2018
When It comes to millennials, GCC banks must be paranoid
August 30, 2018
The urgent treasure hunt for digital talent in the Middle East
The urgent treasure hunt for digital talent in the Middle East
July 15, 2018
Inaugural class of 50 Qimam Fellows graduates in Riyadh
Inaugural class of 50 Qimam Fellows graduates in Riyadh
June 30, 2018
Family-owned businesses: planning for survival
Family-owned businesses: planning for survival
June 10, 2018
The changing face of the asset and wealth management industry
The changing face of the asset and wealth management industry
June 4, 2018
Dubai Chamber to announce winners of 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition
Dubai Chamber to announce winners of 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition
April 24, 2018
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How are consumer buying preferences shifting across the Middle East region?
April 22, 2018
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Arab Women’s Forum
April 10, 2018
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Retail Leaders Circle
March 28, 2018
Middle East Media Centre
Digital potential to drive growth in the region
March 25, 2018
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McKinsey is Knowledge Partner at IoT Middle East
March 13, 2018
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Winning with Talent
March 12, 2018
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Dubai Chamber launches third Smartpreneur Competition
March 4, 2018
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INJAZ Al-Arab enabling Arab youth to drive the economy forward
February 20, 2018
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Qimam Fellowship Program launches
February 18, 2018
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McKinsey is Knowledge Partner at World Government Summit
Feb 11-13, 2018
Middle East Media Centre
Digital tools can reduce construction costs and boost productivity
November 18, 2017

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