The rise in cybersecurity incidents during crises is a testament to the evolving digital threat landscape. Notably, the 2008 worldwide economic recession marked a significant increase in such incidents, from Heartland’s massive credit card scam to Virginia’s prescription monitoring hack, showcasing a considerable rise in breaches and cybercrimes. As recorded by the Financial Fraud Action […]
The Travel and Tourism Industry The travel and tourism industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decades, becoming one of the fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide. This sector’s expansion underscores its significant socio-economic contributions and resilience amidst global challenges The sector witnessed a 59% growth over the decade in international tourists’ arrivals from 1.5 billion […]
The energy transition is, as defined by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a pathway towards the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon by the second half of this century. The mining industry plays a focal role in addressing global warming and supporting the global energy transition. Although being a notoriously energy-intensive and high […]
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 […]
