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On Solid Foundations: Reviewing the Building Industry in 2018 and Predicting the Year Ahead

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By: Saeed Al Abbar, Managing Director at AESG   2018 was a momentous year for the built environment sector with an unprecedented level of change sweeping through the industry.  At the end of the previous year, I set out my thoughts for 2018 and a key theme in that piece was in fact ‘Change’.  I predicted that firms that would measure 2018 as a success would be those that best adapt to the rapid evolution taking place not only in the sector but also the regional and global economy.  For us at AESG, 2018 was a milestone year.  Despite challenges … Continue reading On Solid Foundations: Reviewing the Building Industry in 2018 and Predicting the Year Ahead

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Voting on UAE Superbrands 2019 Begins

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15thedition of Superbrands UAE to feature local home-grown brands Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced that the voting process to choose the brands in the UAE which will be recognised and honoured as a Superbrand 2019 has begun. Speaking on the importance of delivering impactful interactions that deliver a clear brand purpose and narrative, Mr. Mike English, Director, Superbrands Middle East, said, “The world is changing rapidly, and it’s hard to scale, differentiate yourself, and maintain trust in the ever-changing marketing world. Today more than before, brands have to make themselves relevant and valuable to the consumer … Continue reading Voting on UAE Superbrands 2019 Begins

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The Truth About AIs Impact on Jobs in the UAE

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By Allan Leinwand, CTO, ServiceNow                 According to a recent research report from PwC, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to account for approximately 13.6% of the United Arab Emirates’ GDP in 2030. However, AI is seen by many as being either a hero or a villain. On one hand, AI is currently driving nearly every CIO’s agendabecause it intelligently automates work processes, making it possible to do things that have never been done before. But on the other, many workers are scared of the rise of AI as they believe it is rising from humble beginnings to become a villain that … Continue reading The Truth About AIs Impact on Jobs in the UAE

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, UNDP Meet with High-Profile Entities in Singapore to Promote the Global Knowledge Index

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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised workshops and meetings in Singapore, the first stop in a series to be held around the world to promote the Global Knowledge Index as a tool for sustainable development and the betterment of society. The main objective from these activities was to promote constructive dialogue, raise awareness and informing the public and stakeholders about the key aspects and features of the Index, as well as its expected outcomes and the importance of connection between knowledge and development. To that end, a joint delegation … Continue reading Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, UNDP Meet with High-Profile Entities in Singapore to Promote the Global Knowledge Index