Data Science news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Data Science consulting in the Middle East:

AI to lift demand for data center services to new heights Data center services have become an increasingly important part of the world economy, and the market will continue to grow in step with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
29 August 2024
Surge in data use to drive strong growth of global data center market Operating as the backbone of digital transformation, data centers are set to play an increasingly important role in economies worldwide, with the market projected to accelerate in the coming years to
12 August 2024
Applying analytical rigor to optimizing restaurant menus In most restaurants, burgers and fries are a classic combination, but for those seeking to eat healthier, a juicy and sweet watermelon cucumber salad may be the preferred pick.
08 August 2024
India and the UAE lead globally in adoption of AI and Gen AI When it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, India and the UAE take the prize for the highest level of adoption globally. That is according to a comprehensive study from IBM.
31 July 2024
Data will play a major part in reaching net-zero by 2050 Industries around the world need to halve their emissions by the end of this decade in order to achieve net-zero goals by 2050.
04 July 2024
Oliver Wyman helping Saudi Aramco with Big Data and AI unit Oliver Wyman is advising Saudi Aramco in their efforts to build a Big Data and AI unit.
20 February 2024
Opus Talent Analytics: Helping HR make better people decisions Launched three years ago, Opus Talent Analytics is an analytics platform that helps HR leaders and teams make better people-related strategic and operational decisions.
20 December 2023
How SMEs can embrace technologies to thrive By embracing technological advancements, SMEs can not only survive, but also thrive in the modern business landscape, writes Fadi Dole, associate partner in the Riyadh office of Acuvon Consulting.
24 November 2023
Using data analytics to enhance fraud detection Research shows that businesses lose up to 5% of their revenue to fraud each year. One key way of enhancing the fraud mitigation process is through data analytics.
23 November 2023
Operationalizing data privacy programs a challenge in GCC Despite growing awareness and regulatory pressure around data privacy, just one in five organizations in the Middle East have established an effective data privacy program, according to research from Protiviti.
10 October 2023
Implementing Saudi Arabia's personal data protection law The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently taken a significant step towards bolstering data privacy with the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
27 September 2023
UAE Data Protection Law: The requirements and ensuring compliance On 2 January 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its Federal Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law – a new law which provides a legal framework to ensure the security and privacy of personal i
24 August 2022
KPMG brings together tech partners for 'pioneering' data offering KPMG has agreed expanded UAE-focused alliances with Informatica, Snowflake and Microsoft, ramping up how the consulting firm collaborates with the three major global technology houses to enhance its data offering.
21 July 2022
Five technologies redefining the customer experience The world of customer experience is constantly evolving, with technology one of the grand trends shaping its future.
21 July 2022
Three steps to building a data-enabled organization With the aim of enhancing their decision-making, a growing number of organizations are making the transition to data-driven ways of working.
01 April 2022
Building the data management bedrock to drive digital transformation The use of data can evolve to become one of the fundamental enablers of driving Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and broader Vision 2030 agenda, according to a new report by KPMG.
31 January 2022
Mazhar Hussain on KPMG's leading position in data management In its latest assessment of data management consultancies worldwide, Forrester has ranked KPMG as one of the leading players.
13 January 2022
Strategy& reports investigates the rise of the Chief Data Officer While much has been made of the emerging Chief Data Officer role, very little data tracking has been performed on its rise to date. A recent study from Strategy& seeks to address this irony.
10 January 2022
L'Oréal selects Accenture for data-driven marketing transformation International beauty group L'Oréal has selected Accenture as its partner of choice for a consumer experience overhaul in the region – underpinned by cutting-edge technology.
22 November 2021
Utilise data capabilities to meet Sustainable Development Goals Advanced data analysis is key to tracking progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
03 February 2021
BCG and MIT call for more focus on holistic AI strategies in MENA The Middle East is facing an artificial intelligence (AI) gap. While the intention to invest in artificial intelligence is strong, the effectiveness of implementation is lagging.
06 January 2021
HR needs to step up its digital transformation efforts As Covid-19 pushes the value-adding potential of human resources (HR) into the spotlight, businesses in the Middle East are scrambling to catch up their digital HR capacity.
09 November 2020
GCC governments can save billions if they adopt AI The art of artificial intelligence (AI) could help optimise a variety of government functions in the Middle East, generating economic value of $7 billion per year.
03 November 2020
HR analytics is essential for the new world of work HR analytics is a mixture of methodology and software that leverages statistical models to deliver work-related data, which enables the company's decision-makers to optimise and enhance HR.
14 July 2020
Utku ÖZ added to Arthur D. Little partnership ranks in Istanbul Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little has appointed former McKinsey consultant Utku ÖZ as a partner in Turkey. The Istanbul office of global management consultancy Arthur D.
12 May 2020
Dubai Chamber of Commerce calls for greater data access in the UAE A report from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with consultancy Roland Berger has called for greater data access to aid start-ups in the Emirates.
26 September 2019
Hitachi Vantara names Walid Gomaa as new Middle East GM Technology industry veteran Walid Gomaa has been named as the new Middle East & Pakistan general manager for Hitachi’s digital transformations arm Hitachi Vantara.
19 August 2019
PwC picks up consulting division of UAE data analytics firm Teambase
07 May 2019
Forte Partners launches expanded analytics offering in the Middle East The former EY recruits and founders of analytics consultancy Forte Partners have launched an expanded service portfolio in the Middle East.
19 March 2019
McKinsey hosts forum for data experts on enhancing the Special Olympics
23 January 2019
KPMG signs MoU with Saudi ICT ministry to establish Insights centre KPMG has continued its growth push in Saudi Arabia with yet another signing – this time with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to establish a data analytics and artificial int
13 August 2018

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