Benefits of cheap oil: Will it lead to faster global economic recovery?

The oil price collapse that took US crude prices sub-zero for the first time in history may turn out to be a silver lining for the world economy, possibly offering a springboard for recovery when coronavirus lockdowns finally end, Cheap oil lowers transport and manufacturing costs while putting money into consumers’ pockets for discretionary spending […]

Going sustainable is definitely a business advantage

There’s something happening in retail right now. To be fair, change has been coming for a while in the industry, spurred on by the rise of the “conscious consumer” and a dawning realisation that paying lip service to the notion of sustainability is no longer enough. Once upon a time, this would be a blink […]

COVID-19: Dubai World Trade Centre Authority announces support for businesses

Dubai: The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has unveiled a series of measures to aid sustainability of businesses within its ecosystem in the wake of recessionary pressures triggered by COVID-19 pandemic. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Deputy Chairman of the Board of DWTCA, announced a comprehensive support programme covering key sectors associated with […]