Quarterly Newsletter Q3 2023

In ICIEC Newsletter 3rd quarter edition 2023, we explored the dynamic theme of ‘‘Recovery, Resilience, De-Risking, and Inclusion through Digitalisation’’, and how innovation has continued to serve as the bedrock for recovery strategies, bolstering resilience in the face of multifaceted challenges. Read more

The talk in the corridors of power at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) these days is that of re-globalisation instead of trade fragmentation. WTO’s 2023 World Trade Report (WTR) published in September stresses evidenced-based benefits of “broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and  development.” Read more

There is no doubt  that  the  prospects  for  global  trade and investment over the short-to-medium term at best, are mixed, ranging from subdued to weak growth given the numerous downside risks exacerbated  by  the on-going  conflict  in  Ukraine and,  in  recent  weeks,  the  conflagration  in  the  Middle East. Read more

Technology and digitalisation possess significant potential in addressing the increasing demand for safe and nutritious food, efficient natural resource management, fostering high-quality productivity growth, and contributing to the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Agenda. Read more

At the core of the UAE’s digital transformation lies a ground-breaking shift in e-Government initiatives catalysed by the visionary Smart Dubai project. This strategic undertaking represents more than a technological evolution; it signifies a reimagining of governance, where advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are seamlessly integrated into public services. Read more

To implement a Zero-Trust cybersecurity approach, organizations need to consider several key components and strategies. Read more