EY

EY MENA report finds Covid created stockpile, hibernate, cut, carry on, spending segments

According to the EY Future Consumer Index, 33% of consumers in the MENA region plan to stay frugal with less spending, make deep cuts to their budgets, change the way they shop as a result of the Covid-19 pande...

ektaa-sibal

Six way to manage and reduce your stress levels in the post pandemic world

In the current times of the Covid-19 pandemic, stress which was prevalent in the pre Covid-19 era has become even more prevalent now. There has been an inevitable increase in the ailments caused by stress. I do...

Andy-Philips

University education challenged with obsolete student access, content models

In February this year, as a result of imposed international travel restrictions, more than 100,000 Chinese students were unable to commence their university studies in Australia. This has potentially wiped out ...

Global-Security

Global CIO Forum honours winners of Global Future Security Leaders Awards 2020

On July 14, over 15 leading security experts took part in the Security and Risk Management WebSummit, hosted by Global CIO Forum, GCF.  With remote working becoming the norm, it has given rise to unique securit...

study

Our ‘new normal’ requires human contact, UN chief tells youth webinar on mental health

“Whether we are living in countries currently locked down or slowly opening up again, we all are facing a reality different from what we have ever known”, said UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake, moderator ...

Corona-Vaccine

WHO: More than 150 countries engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility

Seventy-five countries have submitted expressions of interest to protect their populations and those of other nations through joining the COVAX Facility, a mechanism designed to guarantee rapid, fair and equita...

WHO

With resumption of flights, WHO reports increased deliveries of critical medical supplies

With the resumption of commercial flights and air travel, WHO, through the COVID-19 Supply Chain System, has reported increased deliveries of critical medical supplies for the COVID-19 response to countries fac...

Claude-Schuck

Keeping data protected as businesses in the Middle East switch to remote working

Over the last few months, we’ve seen many organizations in the Middle East have arranged for employees to work from home. Living in the golden age of Digital Transformation means that we are connected at all ti...

Khaled-AlShami

Why embracing automation is not an option, but a must for organisations

While change due to automation can bring some pain in the early stages as teams adapt and learn new processes, it will soon create countless opportunities and areas for collaboration between partners, asserts K...

Jason-McMillan

How printers are evolving in response to the new normal

With many UAE employees concerned about multiple users touching printers with their hands, UAE organisations are eager to adopt contactless technology, says Jason McMillan, Sales Director, Epson Middle East. EC...