Singapore, Seoul, and London earn top positions in the second edition of the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute today. The study focuses specifically on the role of city governments as a key driver for smart city development. Beyond the efficacy and outcomes of technological solutions, the study hopes to shed light on […]
Ten short years ago, there were only a handful of immigration programs available to MENA nationals. Over the last decade, the industry has managed to grow substantially –today, there are more than 80 investor visa options around the globe. Investors from countries like Algeria “Demand from North African nations has been steady for some time, but there has been […]
Around the world, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the limitations of existing social welfare systems, and increased pressure on governments to secure and improve social protection for their citizens, placing significant strain on government resources. This is particularly true in the GCC, where countries use a social welfare model that creates a strong […]
Gartner, Inc. has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2021 that have the potential to accelerate digital innovation and optimize or transform public services. Gartner’s top 10 strategic technology trends for government this year arise from the challenges wrought from the pandemic and the need for flexible operating models that support significant disruptions. […]
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are an essential tool to accommodate and advance Middle Eastern infrastructure requirements. When planned, designed, and implemented prudently, they can contribute to national development and support growth across all socio-economic sectors, benefitting public and private sector players. Arthur D. Littleexpounds this viewpoint in their latest report entitled Successful Public-Private Partnerships: How countries should […]
The IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) 2021 Global Salary Survey shows that globally, CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) professionals’ total median compensation is58% higher than non-CMAs.The results of the survey were featured in the cover story of the March issue of IMA’s Strategic Finance magazine. Globally, the difference in median total compensation between CMAs and non-CMAs is $29,000, which corresponds to median total compensation. The […]
Salesforce has published its first Trends in Manufacturing report, providing insight into some of the issues that global manufacturing leaders currently face and how they plan to adapt to a post-COVID era. It also spotlights the technological innovations that certain manufacturers have embraced in order to feel prepared for the future of their industry. “As manufacturers recover […]
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm, today announced a strategic partnership. The partnership reflects Accenture’s commitment to innovation in the region and its aim to provide its clients with an edge in their transition to a new normal in the future. Accenture and Global Ventures have identified three areas of […]
Another generation of women will have to wait for gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years. Progress towards gender parity is stalling in several […]
The launch issue of Bizpreneur Middle East is now available to read digitally online. To get your FREE copy of our first issue CLICK HERE NOW! The new magazine features the month’s key news and interviews, coupled with in depth features. This launch issue focuses on how to startup in the Middle East and features a […]
