Strategy& Middle East

🎮 From passion to profit: Learn how our region can develop the esports industry into one of the world’s most lucrative sports. In this article for Arab News, Jad El Mir, Johnny Yaacoub and Vincenzo Musumeci explain how game publishers and #esports organizations can bring more people – and more profit – into the sport.  Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gbf6v3DG #eSportsPassion

Small farms, big impact. Learn how pilot farms can lead to more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. 🌳 Roger Rabbat, Aya H., Amir Assi and Henry Gordon-Smith explain why small farmers need this proof-of-concept step to embrace new technologies and agricultural practices. The article also includes 3 measures to make #PilotFarms more impactful. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dH7SVD-b

Dive into our latest Unscripted episode to hear how alum Fares Akkad navigated the evolution of digital and traditional media. In his interview with Karim Sarkis, Fares discusses ways to stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape. 📺 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dSfeAhxh #StrategyandAlumni #Series #Episode4

It’s time to increase Qatar’s financial literacy. Raed Kombargi, Fadi Adra, Swati Chaudhary and Rasha Salem developed a comprehensive plan to increase #FinancialLiteracy for people at every age and life stage. By reinforcing financial education at various milestones, such as homeownership and retirement, Qatar can help its citizens build personal independence and resilience.

يشكّل هيكل الحوكمة نقطة البداية لأي مشروع تجديد، بحيث يدمج هذا الهيكل الجهود ويجمع بين الأطراف ال��اعلة المناسبة للمشروع. وتشمل هذه الأطراف مختلف الوزارات والهيئات التابعة وممثلي القطاعات والجهات المعنية المحلية مثل جمعيات الحفاظ على التراث ودعم الثقافة. لا تفوّت التفاصيل في المقال. محتوى خاص بالتعاون مع استراتيجي آند. Strategy& Middle East https://bit.ly/3RgUzgG

How can modern regulators foster trust and growth in the ICT sector? Our latest report on #ICTregulations delves into strategies that provide better consumer protection and drive service adoption. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dKFfD-HT

By 2030, generative AI could be a $𝟮𝟰 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 market in the GCC. But is the region ready for the opportunity? According to Diana Dib, Chady Smayra, Hani Zein and Prateek Chauhan, 3 major obstacles are standing in the way. Read their plan to overcome these challenges and create a thriving AI ecosystem in the GCC. #AIChallenges

If the GCC wants to lead the digital economy, it needs a talent development model fit for the digital age. Learn what GCC governments can do to improve digital skills proficiency and retain local talent. Sergey Yakimenko and Sreedhar Gopalakrishnan Nair proposed a 4-part digital talent plan in Entrepreneur Middle East. #DigitalAge

#QatarTourism increased 60% in 2023 – and the welcome mat is still out. Learn how public-private partnerships can help Qatar attract even more travelers. 🗞️ Our article in the Qatar Tribune Newspaper explains what Qatar can achieve with a unified tourism strategy: https://lnkd.in/dn6EZjCH

Balance is key. Historical districts must modernize to attract retailers and shoppers—but they don’t have to lose cultural or architectural significance. Follow these 5 principles by Fady Halim and Joe Rached to create retail experiences that complement and celebrate the GCC’s heritage: https://lnkd.in/deDx4YVj #HistoricDistricts