Two years ago, Twitter explained its principles and approach to world leaders on the platform. Today, Twitter is calling for the public’s input on how it regulates world leaders on the platform with the aim to ensure those policies remain relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of political discourse on Twitter, while continuing to protect the […]
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade strongly rebounded from the challenges posed by the global economic repercussions of COVID-19 and the suspension of business activity by countries across the world in the first half of last year to record high growth in 2020. Boosted by its resilience to global headwinds, as well as its rapid economic recovery […]
On the 25th of March 2021, Great Place to Work® – a global research, training and consultancy firm that recognizes the Best Workplaces™ in over 60 countries worldwide – has revealed its annual list of ‘Best Workplaces™ in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ for the year 2021. The list recognized the top 30 companies with outstanding workplace […]
Invesco’s Global Market Strategy Office (GMS) has published its quarterly asset allocation outlook for Q2 2021, highlighting its optimalasset allocation for the next 12 months. The Invesco experts anticipatethat 2021 will see a move towards economic normality, with strong economic and profit growth throughout the year. “Given the apparent success of vaccine rollouts in the […]
Healthcare Council of Western Pennsylvania (Healthcare Council) is partnering with Ferra Executive Search and Watch It Work, two Pittsburgh-based recruitment firms, to help its members with finding and hiring talented professionals more quickly and efficiently through traditional and innovative search services. Under the agreement, members of Healthcare Council will have preferential access to professional services provided by Ferra […]
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 […]
