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Daily Times June 7, 2021 Restoring the ecosystem through sustainable measures will not only help protect the planet earth, but also improve the livelihood of its inhabitants, who are directly dependent on the green resources. Besides, curbing diseases and lessening the risk of natural disasters is equally important to overcome the eco-degradation issues. Having a look at various global survey reports showed that the top five global hazards, which the world is facing, are all related to the envi...

Long way for Middle East sustainable development Filed on January 31, 2021 Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises Governments across the MENA region have been adopting strategies to reduce their reliance on oil and gas and diversify their economies. The UAE, for example, has set clear national goals for a more sustainable future through numerous initiatives, including a focus on the digital economy, boosting SME participation, and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which sets a target of 50...

The Global Risks Perception Survey published by the WEF highlights youth disillusionment Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and Managing Director of the Crescent Group Image Credit: Supplied The creation of new opportunities for youth is an increasingly urgent imperative, with an estimated 10% of working hours in the region wiped out in 2020 due to COVID-19, equivalent of 24 million full-time jobs being lost. The Global Risks Perception Survey published last...

These are the world’s greatest threats in 2021 The Global Risks Report 2021 is the 16th edition of the Forum’s annual analysis and looks back at a year ravaged by a global pandemic, economic downturn, political turmoil and the ever-worsening climate crisis. The report explores how countries and businesses can act in the face of these risks. Unsurprisingly, one of the big changes between this year and last, in terms of risks, has been brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The r...

Post-pandemic resilience is likely to be led by regional recovery

World Economic Forums grim post-Covid warning: Social, economic and geo-political instability 19 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Social instability a growing risk: University students clash with riot police during a rally in Athens. Photo / AP Social instability a growing risk: University students clash with riot police during a rally in Athens. Photo / AP Somewhat unsurprisingly "infectious disease" has topped the list of short-term risks facing the world in 2021 in the World Economic For...