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Learn SQL for Data Analysis: Why SQL Skills Matter in 2026 | IMP
Many teams today rely on data, but not everyone can work with it. SQL remains one of the most necessary skills for anyone who deals with information — analysts, marketers, finance teams, product managers, and even non-technical roles. And the numbers prove it: SQL has ranked as one of the... More details
What Is Microsoft Fabric and How It’s Used in Data Analytics?
In the era of AI and big data, many organizations in the Middle East now want one platform that can handle everything: data storage, preparation, modeling, reporting, and even real-time insights. This is where Microsoft Fabric comes in. Microsoft has been investing heavily in its analytics and AI infrastructure. Reuters... More details
Microsoft AI and Fabric: Building the Future of Analytics
2026 is shaping up as a turning point for analytics. Microsoft Ignite 2026 put a spotlight on AI, agents, and data — making clear that analytics is no longer just about dashboards. It’s about AI-first data, smarter tools, and deeper integration of insight into workflows. Inside Microsoft itself, the shift... More details
Why Data Cleaning Takes Most of the Work—And How to Cut It
If you talk to any analyst, they’ll tell you the same thing: the analysis itself isn’t the hard part. The real work happens long before the dashboard or the model. It happens during data cleaning. And even though tools are getting smarter, data cleaning still takes most of the job.... More details
What’s Prompt Engineering for Analysts and How to Learn it?
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. And one of the newest skills people are talking about is prompt engineering. It’s the ability to communicate with AI tools clearly so you get accurate, useful results. This isn’t a passing trend. It’s becoming part of everyday work in data analytics,... More details
What Is Observability? A Practical Guide for Analysts in the Middle East
Businesses in the Middle East are relying on data more than ever. Every decision, every digital service, every automated workflow depends on data moving through pipelines, dashboards, scripts, and platforms. But things break. Data arrives late. Dashboards stop refreshing. Pipelines fail without warning. And often, nobody knows why until the... More details
Data Storytelling in the Age of AI: What Are the New Tools and Skills?
Data storytelling used to be simple. A few years ago, it meant sharing charts, dashboards, or a simple report with your team. BUT today, AI has entered the process and made it fast. It can summarize data, generate visuals, and even suggest narratives. But this doesn’t mean storytelling is suddenly... More details
8 Microsoft Tools for Data Analytics You Should Learn in 2026
Data analytics is growing fast. And Microsoft is pushing hard in this field. Microsoft plans to invest about $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to build AI-enabled data centers designed to support advanced analytics and large AI models. This tells you something simple: Microsoft is building the backbone for the next... More details
Data Analytics Trends to Watch in the Middle East in 2026
In the Middle East, businesses and governments are producing more data than ever. And making sense of it is no longer optional. Companies want to use data to improve services, reduce costs, and gain an edge. At the same time, regional goals like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s digital-government... More details
The Future of BI: What’s Changing and How to Be Ready in 2026
Business Intelligence (BI) is moving fast. The tools we used five years ago are no longer sufficient. And the way companies collect, analyse, and use data is changing across every industry. If you’re a business owner, a manager, or someone responsible for building a data-driven team, you already see the... More details
Top AI Technologies Shaping Data Analytics in 2026
Data has become the new language of business. Every transaction, every click, and every digital interaction generates a stream of information that uncovers market secrets, consumer behavior, and hidden growth trends buried deep within that data. Without proper analysis, this data — despite its richness — remains an untapped asset... More details
How to Write Smart Prompts for Data Analysis Using ChatGPT
I was watching a new colleague in our department try to use ChatGPT for data analysis. He typed, with full excitement: “Analyze this data.” ChatGPT replied with general tips and broad insights, nothing he could actually use in a report or show to decision-makers. He looked disappointed and said something... More details
