Article by Dr. George El Rahbani of University College of Bahrain. In today’s competitive job market, having specialised skills and qualifications is essential for securing lucrative employment opportunities. One area of study that continues to be in high demand is finance and accounting. Pursuing a diploma in finance and accounting not only equips students with the […]
What is Business Intelligence? Business Intelligence (BI) is a collection of methods and resources for turning unprocessed data into knowledge that can be used for business analysis. Organisations can utilise BI to assist various business choices, including finding new business prospects, streamlining internal processes, and gauging performance. By giving enterprises access to precise, timely, and […]
Strategic financial planning ensures that financial targets and activities are not just numbers on a spreadsheet, but tools that work in tandem with the organisation’s broader objectives. Here’s how strategic financial planning aligns with organisational goals. Understanding Organisational Vision and Goals: The first step in alignment is thoroughly understanding the organisation’s long-term vision and immediate […]
India’s insolvency watchdog is seeking public comment on proposed change to the insolvency rules to make the process more streamlined and cost-effective. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Process regulations, and is asking for stakeholder comment by July 10. These amendments are expected […]
The level in digitalization in China’s business sectors has continued to improve this year, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). It said China’s e-commerce activities since the beginning of 2024 have played a positive role in promoting consumption recovery and expanding international economic and trade cooperation. In the first five months of this year, […]
A new report has identified opportunities presented by Islamic finance, highlighting practical examples of its usage from Malaysia, and outlining ways in can help in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report, ‘Unleashing the Potential of Islamic Finance: Global Perspectives on Achieving the SDGs with Islamic Finance Tools & Concepts’, was published by […]
The Chinese government should increase household incomes and improve the country’s social security system in order to boost consumption, a former senior research figure has said. Zheng Xinli, former deputy director of the Communist Party’s Central Policy Research Office, added that the authorities should not impose restrictions on the purchase of big-ticket items like houses […]
A leading technology executive has urged UAE businesses to fully utilise the advantages artificial intelligence (AI) adoption can bring, while also outlining some of the risks it brings. Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Director of AI at Indian multi-national tech company Zoho, said the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing a surge in AI infrastructure […]
Economic growth should never come at the expense of taking on unacceptable risks, India’s central bank governor as warned. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das told a recent conference that that was the reason the bank has acted to slow the rapid growth in the value of unsecured retail credit, loans without collateral, […]
