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.
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How has the Covid-19 pandemic generated challenges and opportunities for economic development in Abu Dhabi?
Covid-19 and the resulting fall in oil prices and demand has helped to accelerate a global shift towards renewable energy. While a number of sub-Saharan African countries continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels, the region is expected to benefit from the growing market for minerals central to this shift.
Economic update | Can ESG adoption drive a sustainable coronavirus recovery in the Gulf?
10 Mar 2021
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.
Mirroring global trends, the coronavirus pandemic led to a rapid increase in online payment activity in Latin America over the course of 2020, turning the region into one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world.