From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work. These interruptions are likely to have a significant impact on the global labour market well into the future.
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Economic update | Report: Will the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate Kuwait’s economic diversification efforts?
10 Sep 2021
Kuwait’s economy is characterised by a number of factors that helped it to withstand the severe strains caused by the pandemic.
An initiative that encourages companies to meet science-based emissions targets has seen significant growth in recent months. The success of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has highlighted the appetite for a more stringent and universal approach to ESG reporting.
Economic update | How the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expanding the representation of women in the workplace
25 Aug 2021
More female employees are joining workplaces and boardrooms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with gender equality a key target of a regional drive to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
The economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the establishment of a number of debt-relief and financing options for cash-strapped countries. But just how many emerging markets have benefitted from these initiatives?
Economic view | Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister for Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI)
17 Aug 2021
How is the Covid-19 pandemic shaping national strategies in higher education, scientific research and innovation?