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Mobility

Electric vans are 25% cheaper to run than diesel, study finds

European van operators would save fuel costs by going electric, but are being put off by higher upfront costs and a lack of charging infrastructure, a new report says.

Focus

South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Focus travels to Johannesburg for the South Africa Investment Conference, as Africa's most industrialised and advanced economy attempts to showcase its comparative advantages and woo investment.

Health news

Dyson's new headphones are also an air purifier you can wear

The wearable delivers a "zone" of purified air and cuts out background noise.

Ocean

An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy

Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them.

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Ocean

Fishing for equality: Empowering women in Europe's seafood sector

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & PR at the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) about the need for more gender diversity in Europe's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Focus

"A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its potential in Dubai

In partnership with Ministère de la Communication et Médias de la RDC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its mining and agriculture industries but it’s also steeped in rich culture and heritage. Focus visits the DRC's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Partner content

Meet the Entrepreneurs: Ray Dargham

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Ray Dargham set up his starup company and now connects small firms with business leaders

Russia

Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia?

Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal?

Green News

Women-led companies more likely to meet climate targets, says research

All the data reinforces the premise that diversity and environmental performance are linked in companies.

Business Series

Angola uses the Lobito corridor as a vehicle for investment and growth

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola is privatising the port of Lobito and the Lobito corridor railway with the goal of creating business opportunities. It is expected to be the boost the country needs to open a gateway from the Atlantic to the mineral-rich regions of the DRC and Zambia.

Food and Drink

Russian food businesses in the U.S. facing backlash over Ukraine

Across the U.S people are showing their support for Ukraine. But some of that support has turned to hostility against businesses like Russian restaurants, some of which even have Ukrainian staff and owners

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From dropout to CEO: the 'Happy Sexy Millionaire' tells his story

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this edition of Interview, we speak to Steven Bartlett, the youngest ever dragon from the BBC television series ‘Dragon's Den’, the founder of the social media marketing agency ‘Social Chain’ and the host of the number one podcast in Europe on Spotify, ‘The Diary of a CEO’.

Work

The best way to hire more women for senior roles? Bin their CVs

Getting rid of CVs helped almost 70 per cent more women than average land senior-level jobs, according to one AI recruitment company.

Sci-Tech

Tomorrow's leaders: the women training for tech's top jobs

In partnership with Huawei

Sci-Tech looks at a female leadership initiative aiming to empower some of Europe’s most talented young women.

The Exchange

Women in business: can tech and funding shatter the glass ceiling?

In partnership with Media City

The Exchange talks to the women breaking barriers, and inspiring a more diverse generation of business leaders.

Home

10-minute delivery service threatens to sue Dutch cities

Rapid delivery services like Getir and Gorillas exploded in popularity last year, but that expansion has come at a cost to their neighbours in the Netherlands.

Tech News

How Dubai Internet City is becoming a hub for tech companies

The integration of technology across all business functions will support the emirate's ambition to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world

Tech News

Ahoy, Metamates! Mark Zuckerberg announces new job title for workers

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said the company, which rebranded itself last year, is updating its "cultural operating system".

Culture news

Primark and Greggs? Here are some of the weirdest brand collaborations

The high-street chains are getting together but in an age where style can transcend product, who else is getting in on the act?

Partner content

Building a business whatever your gender: Dubai's drive to empower women entrepreneurs

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Target, we take a look at some of the factors encouraging more and more women in Dubai to set up their own business.