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Saudi Crown Prince discusses Green Initiative with Arab leaders

Initiative aims to plant 50 billion trees as the largest reforestation program in the world

Great Place to Work Middle East reveals the 'Best Workplaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2021'

This year brought about many challenges across all industries around the world

Dubai leading technologies to exploit Middle East's increasing demand for AI and RPA with partnership with global software companies

Report from McKinsey Global Institute highlights, 60% of all global occupations have at least 30% technically automatable activities

Why investors are turning to art during the pandemic

Despite offering high returns and portfolio diversification, art investment requires specialist knowledge and a long-term outlook

Outlook: Middle East countries could return to 'relative normality' in second half of 2021

However, governments must still continue to work on increasing non-oil revenues

Dubai index leads most of Gulf lower; Egypt extends gains

The index snapped three consecutive weekly gains, shedding 4.2% during the week.

KPMG: Despite pandemic, Saudi banks have thrived rather than survived

Total customer deposits saw 9.18% spike calculating $526.66bln

Recruitment process could do with more heart and less of delays

Especially in these COVID-19 affected times, HR practices need a rethink

GCC leaders remember Sheikh Hamdan

They prayed that Allah the Almighty grant the Al Maktoum family and the people of the UAE patience and solace.

Number of ultra rich in Middle East to boom in coming years

Yet, in the coming years there will be more mega-rich than ever.

PwC CEO survey: Middle East has most positive post-pandemic outlook

The results represent the sharpest rebound in positive outlook for any region, up from 19 percent just prior to the pandemic.

Climate Chaos: NGOs Name Top Banks Who Put $3.8 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels

In Europe, British bank Barclays was the biggest fossil fuel backer

Abu Dhabi research centre to build UAE’s first quantum computer

The machine will help in various fields: discovering new medicines, making new materials, designing better batteries and various artificial intelligence applications

Most mortgage buyers of UAE off-plan property saw values falling in 2020 - survey

Mortgage Finder said 88% of valuations of properties brought off-plan were valued below the original purchase price in 2020

From open banking today to open finance tomorrow

Mirna Sleiman, CEO of Fintech Galaxy, explains how sectors such as education, manufacturing and healthcare can benefit from an API-based financial layer

The Middle East prepares for life after oil

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated many changes already underway, such as the shift away from traditional hydrocarbon revenue.

Dubai launches its first environmental satellite

The launch was supervised by a team of officials and engineers from MBRSC and Dubai Municipality

Can UAE employers require staff to be vaccinated?

Employers should also consider using internal communications channels to raise awareness of the benefits of vaccination and any associated workplace policies, for example with regards to time off.

UAE tops MENA region as most active in CSR

Cicero & Bernay Public Relations and YouGov launch first annual regional corporate social responsibility survey report

Reasons why Emirates NDB is a top pick among MENA banks

Stock is currently at 52 percent discount to EEMEA peers

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