Heather Henyon is not one to be sidelined by gender stereotypes or glass ceilings. In fact, in her career spanning over two decades, she’s done the exact opposite: pave the way for a new generation of female leaders. Here, she talks to us about combatting gender biases in finance.... Read more
WGS 2018 The Global Dialogue for Happiness: takeaway points
News February 11, 2018
Kicking off the prestigious World Government Summit 2018, The Global Dialogue for Happiness saw international leaders and policymakers discuss strategies to ensure the wellbeing of their people. While several topics were discussed in what was an intensive day, some of the areas that received more attention than others were:... Read more
The 48th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum Meeting took place in Davos with the overall theme “Creating a shared future in a fractured world”. As we enjoy insights from Day Two of the Forum, here’s a recap of some of the critical issues raised and areas that... Read more
Bitcoin bears brunt of regulation
News January 17, 2018
Amid fears of a regulatory crackdown by China and South Korea, Bitcoin hit its lowest since early December dropping to US$10,065. The world’s biggest (and most proclaimed) cryptocurrency also impacted other prominent rivals including Ripple and Ethereum. Bloomberg reports that their collective plunge has ‘knocked off an estimated US$300... Read more
Bridging the gap between education and work
News December 17, 2017
Most people realise that traditional learning models have become cumbersome and irrelevant as we move into an increasingly digital future that demands a fresh skill-set. To solve this problem, Sallyann developed GLEAC, which is an education technology that helps users hone on skills that will help them in the... Read more
Unveiling SME 4X!
News August 13, 2017
When businesses are asked to ‘prepare for the future’, what does that really mean? How do you prepare yourself for something that hasn’t even happened yet? The future is an exciting amalgamation of change, disruption and opportunities. The challenge for businesses is to efficiently navigate the change and prepare... Read more
NEW SAP Leonardo unveiled at SAPPHIRE NOW
News May 16, 2017
WATCH LIVE {http://tinyurl.com/zxlutrg} At SAP’s annual conference SAPPHIRE NOW taking place in Orlando, FL, USA, its CEO Bill M cDermott made a huge announcement – he unveiled the repositioning of SAP Leonardo. SAP Leonardo offers bespoke “digital innovation services” to companies, focusing on technologies such as IoT, Blockchain and... Read more
Etisalat’s compelling SMB offer
News April 3, 2017
Etisalat’s unique all-in-one ‘Business in a Box’ solution enables Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) to focus on their core business by helping them innovate, diversify, cut costs and create tools that are right for the business. Today, SMBs are disrupting entire industries by introducing new business models or transforming... Read more
All eyes on…China
Industry WatchNews March 16, 2017
How will the new market dynamics shape the growth of this prolific economy? Will it move forward in smart, deliberate strides or be slowed down? Michael Spence, Professor of Economics, Stern School of Business, New York University, and Qian Wan, PhD Student in Political Economy, Renmin University, Beijing, provide... Read more
AED 1bn plan to ease Dubai-Sharjah traffic
News February 27, 2017
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has given the final approval for a project to improve Tripoli Road in a 12 km stretch and link Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. The new link... Read more
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