Construction & Real Estate: A Massive Industry to Be Transformed by Technology

Introduction With real estate being the largest commodity in the world, having a value of over $200 trillion, the sector remains considerably behind almost all others when it comes to digital transformation[1]. A report published earlier this year by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) highlighted the point, stressing the underutilization of technology …

Awad Capital Announces the Successful Sale of Eton Institute

Awad Capital, the independent, Dubai-based, DIFC regulated financial services firm, has announced the successful closing of the sale of 100% of Eton Institute’s share capital to a leading regional specialized private equity platform for an undisclosed amount. Eton Institute was founded in 2006 and has rapidly grown to become the UAE’s leading language institute, offering …

Retail: The Next Big Sector to Be Disrupted by Technology

Technology has long disrupted multiple industries around the globe, arguably none more so than the retail industry. From personalisation through to automation and e-commerce, the gains made have been significant. The digital experience has allowed shoppers to make better-informed choices. From online reviews to social networks, consumers have an avenue to determine the best products …

Universal Basic Income

Driven by technological advancement, the economy around us is fast changing. Few people would deny that the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will alter most aspects of life as we know it. But how it will impact us is debatable. Economists, scientists, governments and a multitude of other professionals and institutions are grappling with …