In Qatar, retailers that have successfully weathered the Covid-19 pandemic are now committed to a blended, omnichannel distribution strategy, which involves boosting and expanding their digital offerings while at the same time maintaining a brick-and-mortar footprint.
One outcome of the coronavirus pandemic has been a massive acceleration of the digital transformation process. Nowhere is this more evident than in the finance industry, where Covid-19 prompted a complete overhaul of legacy processing systems and the widespread implementation of what are known as ABCD technologies – a catch-all term that encompasses artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, blockchain and bitcoin, cloud computing, and digital and data-driven solutions.
As Gulf countries look to rebound from the disruption of 2020, higher education institutions are playing a key role in meeting the needs of the region’s post-coronavirus economy.
How has the Covid-19 pandemic generated challenges and opportunities for economic development in Abu Dhabi?
The coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness among GCC countries of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. If current trends continue, then ESG could become a valuable element of the region’s recovery from Covid-19.
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