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Construction & Real Estate: A Massive Industry to Be Transformed by Technology
Introduction With real estate being the largest commodity in the world, having a value of over $200 trillion, the sector remains considerably behind almost all others when it comes to digital transformation[1]. A report published earlier this year by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) highlighted the point, stressing the underutilization of technology …
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The Five Industry Sectors Keeping The GCC On The Global Map
The GCC has grown to become an epicenter of global trade. From the UAE’s globally recognized logistics hubs to Saudi Arabia’s groundbreaking developments in the renewable energy field, the GCC states have produced some of the world’s foremost hubs across multiple industries. Here’s a look at the top five sectors in which GCC states are …
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Retail: The Next Big Sector to Be Disrupted by Technology
Technology has long disrupted multiple industries around the globe, arguably none more so than the retail industry. From personalisation through to automation and e-commerce, the gains made have been significant. The digital experience has allowed shoppers to make better-informed choices. From online reviews to social networks, consumers have an avenue to determine the best products …
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Healthcare: Catching up With the Digital Revolution
Today, healthcare provision remains one of the biggest and most pressing challenges of governments in the 21st century. Everywhere across the world, states are facing ever greater demands on their healthcare services. Ageing populations are a universal cause, while in the Middle East the governments are further challenged by a growing population, combined with an …
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Universal Basic Income
Driven by technological advancement, the economy around us is fast changing. Few people would deny that the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will alter most aspects of life as we know it. But how it will impact us is debatable. Economists, scientists, governments and a multitude of other professionals and institutions are grappling with …
Are You Disrupting or Being Disrupted?
All aboard the disruption train – staying ahead of the technology curve Across the world, emerging industries are disrupting traditional business models at an unprecedented pace. Overnight, brands and entire sectors, which once enjoyed a majority market share, have been relegated to the category of endangered species. One can conjure up a list of examples …