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Driving Change: Empowering Inclusion and Innovation at Boursa Kuwait
At Boursa Kuwait, inclusion, diversity, and innovation drive the mission to transform Kuwait’s capital markets into a platform for opportunity, empowerment, and resilience. At Boursa Kuwait, we see markets as more than just numbers and charts. They are dynamic platforms
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Is Islamic Finance Now Mainstream?
Combatting usury, ensuring ethical standards, and sweeping the world: a new financial cornerstone emerges. Islamic finance has progressively gained traction in the global financial scene, transitioning from niche to mainstream alternative. This rise has been driven by factors including the
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Diversifying Economies via Tech Hubs: Middle East on the Ascent
The region, long linked with abundant energy resources, is undergoing a tremendous shift… Recognising the need to diversify their economies and ensure a sustainable future, Middle Eastern governments are investing in technology and innovation. From thriving tech clusters and game-changing
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The Economics of AI: Talent Before Technology
Transforming Today’s Organisations with Tomorrow’s Leaders Organisations are spending more than ever on AI, but true value lies not just in technology, but in talent and leadership that can guide its transformation. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, with adoption
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Supporting African Businesses: A Focus on Sustainability and Close Customer Relationships
The Access Bank UK Ltd is making significant strides with its international expansion – and there are good reasons for that… The Access Bank UK Ltd provides trade finance, commercial banking, private banking and asset management products and services for
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Innovation at the Core: How KIB is Shaping Modern Banking
Kuwaiti financial institution embraces innovation, but holds fast to Islamic roots and tradition. In a region where financial institutions often blend into the backdrop of economic activity, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) stands out as a beacon of innovation and adaptation.
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Accenture: The Evolving Role of CEOs in Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats
In 2023, a complex, fragmented global geopolitical backdrop prompted a boost in the cybersecurity economy. It was propelled by the persistent threat of cyberattacks and a unanimous imperative to meet data-governance standards. This opened the divide between cyber-resilient businesses and
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Solidarity by Name, and by Nature: Shari’ah-Compliant Insurance Group that is Aiming to be Top of the Tree
Solidarity Group Holding, a prominent entity in the Islamic insurance landscape, has continually demonstrated its commitment to enhancing and innovating within the industry, through its operating subsidiaries (together, the “Group”). As a key player headquartered in Bahrain, the Group has
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Accenture: Embracing Cloud Based Operating Models
Five Actions for Organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)—the Middle East’s largest economy—has embarked on the cloud adoption journey later in comparison to other economies in the region. However, they have a historic
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The Role of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)
Embracing The Decade of Productivity As we usher in the “decade of productivity” driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), organisations face an imperative to accelerate their transformation journeys. The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) emerges as a pivotal leader
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