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Richard Gordon, Practice VP, Gartner
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Automotive electronics boosting double digit semiconductor growth says Gartner

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 7.4% in 2022, down from 2021 growth of 26.3%, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 13.6% growth i...

Ehsan Khoman, Head of Emerging Markets Research EMEA, MUFG
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GCC making progress in the direction of ESG says Ehsan Khoman at MUFG

The GCC is undergoing a series of impactful transitions, ranging from energy and fiscal reforms to market dynamics and now a burgeoning ESG agenda, according to a recent study by MUFG titled “ESG in the GCC reg...

Carlo Stella, Partner at Arthur D. Little Middle East
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Arthur D Little sustainability report finds clear gap between talk and action, less urgency

Arthur D. Little, released an exclusive report exploring the state of sustainability and the challenges to adoption. With insights from Prof. Tima Bansal of Ivey Business School, the report, titled Overcoming t...

Samer Hijazi, Abu Dhabi Office Managing Partner, Grant Thornton UAE
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UAE business report 18% increase in energy costs, 17% materials, 14% wages finds Grant Thornton

New research by Grant Thornton has revealed the majority of mid-market businesses have failed to take adequate steps to protect their operations against the threat of inflation. Research from Grant Thornton’s I...

How Smilepad is transforming personal hygiene in rural India through innovative supply chain
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How Smilepad is transforming personal hygiene in rural India through innovative supply chain

Smilepad Hygiene India is not a typical business start-up. The Pune-based social enterprise is one of the few hygiene products companies in India that is using a supply chain model to offer branded products in ...

BOTS, the new world of unlimited possibilities
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BOTS, the new world of unlimited possibilities

With an aim to strengthen engagement and collaboration through next-generation networking platform, Global CIO Forum launched a new digital platform of the BOTS. The platform intends to be house for 15000+ CIOs...

Gerhard Hartman, Vice President Medium Business, Sage
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Accountants are also leaders, strategists, advisors, specialists says Gerhard Hartman at Sage

Small and Medium Business owners know they need an accountant’s help when it’s time to file compliance returns and compile annual financial statements. Yet, many may not realise the role they can play in improv...

National Center of Meteorology launches real-time status of air quality over UAE
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National Center of Meteorology launches real-time status of air quality over UAE

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, toured the National Center of Meteorology in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by His Excellency Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, Director Ge...

Suzanne Swanson, Senior Vice President of Global Partners, Qualys
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How Qualys is moving channel partners to resell and go to market with cloud security

Digital transformation has drastically accelerated the need for organisations – across every industry – to migrate to the cloud. But this is easier said than done, and as companies look to digitally transform t...

Jebin George, IDC’s Senior Program Manager for Customer Insights and Analysis
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Supply chain function still relying on spreadsheets, standalone apps, finds IDC, Infor study

Distributors and supply chain organisations in the Middle East and Africa are embracing a digital-first approach to tap the immense opportunities for growth in the region, but many of them face significant chal...