Tag: Coronavirus Impact
GCC Countries Back on Path to Economic Growth
More reforms needed to achieve economic diversification and to improve competitiveness
Following a year of economic distress, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are expected to...
GCC Consumers Opt for Digital Banking Services Post Covid-19
77% of respondents in the GCC access digital banking services at least once a week.
44% are willing to switch to a different bank due...
87% of UAE Brands Changed Customer Experiences Due to The Pandemic
88% of UAE Brands Created a Deeper Connection with Customers Over the Past year.
89% of UAE Brands Advanced Marketing Tech Stack More in 2020...
Business Travel Has Changed; Travelers’ New Requirements
While 96 percent of global business travelers are willing to travel for business over the next 12 months, addressing their demands for flexibility may...
Which Is The Safest Covid-19 Vaccine for UAE, KSA Citizens?
UAE residents are more likely to trust the safety of all the available vaccines than the KSA public.
YouGov’s latest study reveals that among the...
flydubai, Alhosn Partner to Make Travel More Convenient
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it has partnered with Alhosn, the official UAE app for contact tracing and health testing related to...
UAE Nationals and Residents Can Now Travel to 19 Countries Quarantine...
Airline offering 5 weekly flights to Madrid and 4 flights a week to Barcelona with additional flights planned
With Spain welcoming fully vaccinated international visitors...
The Perks of Working From Home
As vaccination rates climb and case numbers drop in many parts of the world, companies are preparing for life after the pandemic. In many...
Dubai Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings via WhatsApp
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced a service that allows the community to book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at DHA facilities through...
Leading Exhibitors across GCC Region Join Forces to Promote Moviegoing
Nine cinema exhibitors across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have joined forces to launch an industry-first campaign for the region to remind audiences of...
Future for Tourism Attractions in 2021 and Beyond Discussed at ATM...
Arival survey identified key trends such as online bookings, virtual tours, self-guided experience as shaping the future for tours, activities and attractions.
The outlook for...
Millennials Propel Rapid Growth of Second-Hand Luxury Goods Market in The...
The Middle East’s love for luxury is fuelling rapid growth in the second-hand luxury goods sector. Whilst the pandemic has resulted in reduced in-person...
How Manchester City Adapted On-And-Off The Pitch To Find Success In...
A dramatic new approach to operations was needed to overcome the challenges of COVID-19
City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne speaks of the unique experience playing...
Economic Recovery Will Take Two Years, Experts at ABLF Talks
The Fifth Virtual Conclave of the ABLF Talks saw participation by Chairwoman of UAE Space Agency H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, hospitality magnate...
Bahrain Tops GCC Rankings as Best Place For Expats to Live
Bahrain remains the best place in the GCC for expats to live and work despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the recently published InterNations...
Middle East Aviation Experts Optimistic About Rebound in 2021
The health of the Middle East aviation sector was in focus at Arabian Travel Market 2021 which concluded on Wednesday 19 May at the...
Higher Education Scholarships Launched for Frontline Heroes, Their Children
Frontline Heroes Office launches Higher Education Scholarship program for Frontline Heroes and their Children, in Partnership with Ministry of Education, Sandooq Al Watan, and...
Market Cap of Top Five Online Travel Companies Jumped by $54B...
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the travel industry hard, including online travel agencies, whose revenues and reservations dipped to the lowest point in years...