Digital Economy

News and Trends

Tech Giants and MSMEs: Friends or Foes In the Digital Ecosystem?

The dominance of tech giants presents both opportunities and challenges for MSMEs. While these platforms provide essential tools and global reach, their control over key digital infrastructures often creates significant barriers for smaller businesses.

Leadership

Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&

Having led the UAE-grown technology company's success story from the front, Dowidar now has his sights set on global digital empowerment.

Technology

How AI, Automation and Cloud Computing are Revolutionizing MSME Strategies

The flexibility of cloud computing also means that MSMEs can punch above their weight, accessing the same tools that are available to larger enterprises without breaking the bank.

News and Trends

The Role of Digital Payment Infrastructures in MSME Growth

Around 80 per cent of MSMEs reported positive impacts from adopting digital technology, with Aadhaar banking and UPI being the most utilized services at the last mile.

Entrepreneurs

4 Major Themes Will Shape the Future of Fintech: BCG Report

Even though, the funding went down by 70 per cent and valuations fell from 20x to 4x on average, it still holds huge potential in the coming years.

News and Trends

Need For Digital Transformation for MSMEs In India: Forvis Mazars Report

There are a total of 63.39 million MSMEs in India with over 99 per cent of them being micro-enterprises contributing 30 per cent to the country's GDP and 45 per cent to its exports. Despite their major game play in the economy these enterprises remain significantly under-digitized.

Culture

Inflation's Next Victim Is Your Freedom — Here's Why

We get it… Most people are tired of hearing the same old story about how the American Dream is dead; however, there's a different, more bleak aspect to that reality that far too few people have yet to realize.

Money & Finance

How to Monetize Your Brand and Turn Personal Influence into Profit in 2024

In today's fast-paced digital world, your personal brand is more than a mere online presence — it's a valuable asset waiting to be monetized.

Money & Finance

The Great Post-Covid Recession Was Never Real — It's All Media Hype. Here's Why.

For months, we heard the buzz about an impending recession. But a few weeks ago, the references to a looming economic disaster suddenly stopped. Why is everyone so quiet?

Thought Leaders

12 Cost-Cutting Strategies to Help You Thrive in a Slow Economy

Unearth hidden profits in a challenging economy with these twelve effective strategies drawn from my own personal experience.

Business News

3 Entrepreneurial Trends Coming Out of the Current Economy

By refocusing their efforts to align with the state of the economy, business owners can not only ride this wave but even attain real growth throughout it.

News and Trends

Dubai Chamber Of Digital Economy Helps 30 New Tech Startups Set Up Base In Dubai In Q1 Of 2023

The announcement highlights the Chamber's aim to boost the Emirate's digital economy, and enhance its appeal to investors.

Growing a Business

Black Business Leaders: Adopt Digital Strategies to Increase Competition

In today's tech-driven economy, Black small business owners have new digital tools that can help their businesses survive, thrive and stand out among corporate competitors. Here are three reasons Black small business leaders should meet this moment and embrace digital transformation.

News and Trends

MeitY Invites Proposals To Estimate India's Digital Economy: Report

In 2019, the Centre released a report which stated the digital transformation could empower un-served and under-served segments and create $1 trillion economic value in 2025

News and Trends

UK May Launch Its Digital Currency 'Britcoin'

The proposed digital currency would be denominated in pounds, with 10 pounds of digital currency always equal to a 10-pound note