Huspy: Simplifying Homeownership in the Middle East and Beyond
In a region where digital transformation is changing the property market landscape, Huspy has positioned itself as a pioneer in the field. Founded in 2020, Huspy has emerged as a disruptor in the UAE’s real estate sector, transforming what was once a paper-pen task into a full-fledged digital experience. Founded by Jad Antoun and later…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Leadership Lessons from Mohammed bin Salman
The Royal Power in the Corporate Realm In the vast deserts and glittering cityscapes of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where tradition meets modernity in a dance of contrasts, a new generation of royal leadership is redefining the region’s future. Royal families across the GCC are increasingly involved in steering business, economic, and corporate initiatives,…
Abdullah Ansari
The Productivity Mirage: Why Bosses Are Faking It Too
In today’s world, terms like “coffee badging,” “quiet quitting,” and “mouse jigglers” have become synonymous with what is now known as “fauxductivity” – the art of faking productivity. As strange as it may sound, this growing trend is reshaping the workplace, where employees and managers are increasingly feeling the pressure to appear productive, even if…
Vipin Kumar
Can Culture Create Commerce?
In recent years, the GCC countries have increasingly recognised the role of cultural diplomacy as a strategic tool to strengthen their international business relations. This shift is not merely about soft power; it reflects a deep and broad understanding of how cultural engagement can foster trade and investment. Historically, GCC countries have relied on oil…
Himanshu
The Gulf’s Green Gold: GCC’s Journey to Green Hydrogen
As the global energy landscape shifts toward cleaner and more sustainable sources, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are positioning themselves as key players in the green hydrogen economy. The rapid shift towards green will be efficient for the GCC countries due to low-cost solar energy and high hydrogen production will provide Gulf nations with…
Bhumika
Impeached and Unprecedented: Inside the Impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol
The political landscape of South Korea is once again under global scrutiny as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings. This dramatic turn of events has gripped the nation and sent ripples across international relations and domestic stability. Understanding the gravity of this moment requires delving into the reasons for the impeachment, South Korea’s history…
Shipra Prajapati
The Rise of Smart Cities in the GCC
The concept of smart cities is becoming a cornerstone of global urban development. In particular, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman—are rapidly adopting smart city technologies to improve urban living. In 2017, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, announced an ambitious…
Geopolitical Paradigm Shift Caused By Semiconductor Chips
There was a time when stones were the pinnacle of technology for mankind. But gone are the days when humans sat about all day around banging rocks. We have come a long way ever since. Technological advancements are changing the way we live and perceive the world we live in. On this note, the semiconductor…
RBI Injects ₹40,000 Cr Into The Indian Banking System
The Indian banking system recently experienced a liquidity deficit of ₹2 lakh crore, with an average deficit of ₹1.5 lakh crore as of January, the RBI data shows. To address this deficit, the Reserve Bank of India injected around ₹40,000 crore into the banking system. The RBI used bids worth ₹30,760 from the overnight variable…
India’s New Crude Oil Strategy: Middle East on Focus
Recently, the Biden administration forced a few new sanctions on the Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, along with 180 tankers shipping Russian oil. The Biden administration did this to suppress Moscow’s revenue, which was used to finance the Ukraine war. These new sanctions also disrupted the Russian shadow fleet. After this move from…
