Nadin Hassan

Impact

Dubai turned loneliness into a business opportunity, and so far, it’s working

Social clubs, apps, and coaches are cashing in on the city’s loneliness economy.
Dubai turned loneliness into a business opportunity, and so far, it's working
Impact

Saudi Arabia’s mining ambition faces its biggest test: execution

Maaden has pledged $110 billion to develop a mining industry, but it remains uncertain if Saudi Arabia can also build the workforce and supply chains needed to support it.
Saudi Arabia's mining ambition faces its biggest test: execution
Impact

Same rent, new rules as Dubai moves beyond one big payment

Dubai renters no longer need post-dated checks. Flexi Rent spreads payments monthly, but the fine print still matters
Technology

Inside Abu Dhabi’s race to build an AI-native government

Abu Dhabi wants to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. Can infrastructure, accountability, and public trust keep pace?
Impact

A generation that no longer trusts the future

UAE financial anxiety is reshaping how young investors think about money, marriage, and the future across the Middle East.
Work Life

What if employers can learn something from Gen Z about work culture?

Job-hopping and boundary-setting aren’t signs of laziness. They’re Gen Z ‘s response to a changing world of work.
What if employers can learn something from Gen Z about work culture?
Impact

The Gulf’s Eid economy is evolving and businesses must evolve with it

Eid spending trends in the UAE are shifting as consumers prioritize value, convenience, and experiences over traditional discounts.
Impact

The Gulf’s next phase belongs to those who can originate culture — not just activate it

The GCC’s growing investment in sport, entertainment, and creator economies is reshaping how brands compete for attention.
Technology

Stablecoins are entering the mainstream in the Middle East. Here’s why

Stablecoins in the Middle East are gaining momentum as banks and fintech firms expand cross-border payments and digital finance.
Technology

Health data is becoming the GCC’s new currency

Health data in the GCC is reshaping healthcare and driving the region’s role in the $8 trillion longevity economy.