The upswing in global construction activity is set to continue over 2022, supported by a wave of publicly funded civil engineering projects.
Five trends that will dominate industry in 2022
Posted by Kiki Sondh on Dec 21, 2021 3:00:00 PM
Global industry emerged strong in early 2021, following a lacklustre performance the year before. But with a right jab from renewed restrictions, a...
Supply chain pain: three key questions, answered
Posted by Alexandra Hermann on Oct 21, 2021 3:00:00 PM
Not a day goes by without a fresh headline about the mix of supply-chain bottlenecks that continues to disrupt industrial production worldwide. And...
Don’t fear the robots—but do prepare for them
Posted by Saumya Jain on Aug 19, 2021 3:00:00 PM
Automation and robotization are rapidly transforming industries across the world: The global stock of robots has more than doubled since 2010. This...
Standing on the shoulders of AI giants: An economic dividend for Asian economies
Posted by James Lambert on Jul 19, 2021 3:45:00 PM
In the race to become the leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), China and the United States are way ahead of the global competition. What does that...
Will the European Union’s recovery mark a shift towards a green economy?
Posted by Katharina Koenz on Jun 8, 2021 5:00:00 PM
In his recent blog post, Ahmed Esam discusses the challenges the GCC region faces as it aims to transition away from its reliance on oil production....
Will GCC countries be economies of the future or old oil ghost countries?
Posted by Ahmed Esam on May 27, 2021 9:33:13 AM
The sustainability of hydrocarbon revenues among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies has been a major concern for decades, prompting a plethora...
In the 5th Industrial Revolution, creativity must meet technology
Posted by Kiki Sondh on Apr 29, 2021 10:10:00 AM
The health crisis has wreaked havoc on global supply chains. Lockdowns, restrictions on movement and quarantine regulations have disrupted...