As we assess the early impact of COVID-19 on global economies, it’s crucial to examine how the wealth management sector in GCC countries is navigating these turbulent times. It is, without a doubt, the lockdown measures implemented by many countries had put global economies in the disruption. In certain economies, the impact is doubled. GCC […]
Amid many economic and political shocks that Egypt has witnessed in the last decade, the real estate sector has proven to be one of the most resilient sectors as it may have slowed down after the first and second revolutions and the devaluation in 2011, 2013 & 2016 respectively, but it did not crash. The […]
Conducting primary research through expert interviews can be a challenging yet rewarding task, offering unique insights in an optimal manner. This is because it implies getting a maximum of relevant insights from the expert in a one-shot, limited time interview. Interviewing experts is a very proactive process where the interviewer needs to show a strong […]
E-concession strategies for luxury brands are increasingly vital, especially as China remains a major player in the global luxury market with consumers accounting for 33% of the global luxury goods spending in 2018 with predictions to reach 46% by 2025 (more than Americans, Europeans, SE Asians and the Japanese combined). Additionally, experts estimate that half […]
As the retail sector of the UAE continues to expand, marking its place as 5th among developing countries for future growth, the Health & Beauty segment emerges as a pivotal contributor to this dynamic market. Despite recent signs of saturation, Dubai was still expected to add around 717,000 sqm of new retail space in 2018, […]
Over the past two decades, the Chinese Modus Operandi has reshaped Africa’s economic landscape, marking China as a pivotal economic partner through extensive trade, investments, financing, and bilateral cooperation. To have an idea of the scale of the Chinese wave, we can have a look at the most recent figures. In the list of main […]
Highlights from this year’s Organizing for Growth Report For over 25 years the American Fortune magazine publishes an annual list of the top Global 500 companies ranked by revenue. The companies that made the list in 2017 generated a combined revenue of 27.7 trillion USD — roughly 37% of global GDP –, earned profits of […]
Back in 2009, I began working on a first assignment as a consultant in Morocco. For the past 8 years, I have not left the region, working in countries as diverse as Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. From many discussions with business people in the region only […]
Research Outsourcing Need-Assessment Process The need for outsourcing research and knowledge functions has become increasingly prevalent as organizations strive to cut costs and focus on their core business growth. Despite its potential benefits, many companies remain hesitant to adopt outsourcing as a strategy due to uncertainties and concerns about quality and integration with existing processes […]
If you do data research, you need to read this article! In my previous life, I was a consultant. I was focused on strategy work and therefore relied heavily on data to come up with fact-based recommendations for my clients. As a consultant, I also had first-hand exposure to the shift of companies […]
