Site Map Site Map > 2026 > January This is how we select the Most Creative People in Business Why the informal economy can no longer remain informal Why the Most Creative People in Business list is the Middle East’s most coveted recognition Fast Company Middle East’s Brands That Matter 2026: Here’s your guide to writing a successful application LinkedIn is expanding its AI-powered job search features How to find a job in the age of AI Saudi Arabia is opening its capital market to global investors. Why it matters now UAE and UK to deepen green hydrogen collaboration at World Future Energy Summit Dubai celebrates Sheikh Mohammed’s 20 years with 20,000-tree green initiative Why Dubai’s latest government partnership could speed up its transition to a fully cashless economy From gut instinct to algorithms. Is AI shifting Dubai’s property market? What Paul Griffiths teaches us about the future of movement Your mind needs a training plan, here’s how to build one CES 2026: How auto and tech companies are turning cars into companions OpenAI enters the connected health space with ChatGPT Health Nvidia and Siemens reveal fusion energy partnership at CES 2026 Applications for the Retail World Awards 2026 — KSA Edition are now open Retail World Awards 2026: Here’s your guide to writing a winning application SDAIA launches construction of world’s largest government data center ChatGPT put a weird idea into our heads about how AI should look and act How to go from chief executive to chief envisioner Obesity is a public health crisis in MENA—but how much is it costing the economy? SDAIA issues new rules to regulate secondary use of data in Saudi Arabia NEOM Green Hydrogen Company partners with Fahd bin Sultan University on clean energy education Ministry of Finance and Khalifa Fund partner to boost SME participation in federal procurement Dubai International Chamber boosts global reach as 373 companies enter Dubai in 2025 Dubai advances 10X agenda with cross-government projects in mobility, health, and travel Saudi Arabia advances Vision 2030 goals with cleaner fuel initiative in industry How to get your dream job in 2026 AI’s most important benchmark in 2026? Trust An extraordinary life comes down to these two choices MENA can’t win the climate race without fixing its funding flaws. Do we need a new model? Sharjah leverages AI and digital systems to enhance judicial efficiency and access UAE strengthens cross-border digital asset supervision through Hong Kong partnership Why real estate is finally becoming a data-driven industry Why loyalty can’t be bought—and how Middle East brands earn it How to give AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’ ADHD at work: A challenge, a superpower—or both? Shoptalk Luxe Abu Dhabi reveals how luxury is evolving in the GCC Abu Dhabi Drone Championship highlights advances in autonomous flight UAE central bank signs MoU with BEEAH to advance sustainable banknote recycling Saudi Arabia wraps up privatization program with $213 billion in projects, unveils new national strategy MODON signs cooperation agreement with Heritage Commission to support crafts sector How to unlock the power of ChatGPT You can’t reach a goal without a plan How to build safe danger and make teams come alive How Saudi Arabia and the World Bank are turning labor reform into economic gains How anti-doomscrolling influencers are combating social media addiction The inside story of the effort to build the world’s first octopus farm, animal rights activists be damned Should leaders always be true to their values? AI's role in the creative industries is polarizing. What does it look like in the GCC? Middle East business travel spending rises nearly 20 percent in 2025 Saudi Arabia issues over 486,000 new commercial registries as total rises past 1.8 million Emirati teenager Fatima Al Awadhi makes history by scaling Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak 250,000 new companies drive UAE's rapid business expansion in 2025 Masdar and Elite Agro launch MENA’s first AgriPV project in Abu Dhabi UAE launches Labaih Initiative to make tax services easier for senior citizens SPARK launches Base 39 to scale product-led creative ventures in Sharjah AAAID partners with Ghitha to advance sustainable agriculture and regional food systems Saudi Arabia partners with Red Sea Global on new AI venture fund for local startups Abu Dhabi launches $2 billion Global Water Platform to tackle global water scarcity These are the risks and downsides of being a go-to person The innovative new battery on this electric motorcycle charges in just 10 minutes Workplaces are integrating nature to bring balance and calm. Here’s how Red Sea cable failures are a growing digital risk. How do we fix it? Inside the Retail World Awards 2026: What winning companies reveal about the future of Saudi retail Five reasons to apply for the Retail World Awards 2026 Why Charles Tyrwhitt is betting on Dubai for its Middle East entry BMW Group Middle East sees 10% rise in BMW brand sales in 2025 BEEAH and Masdar sign deal to develop utility-scale clean energy projects in Sharjah Mercedes-Benz and Binghatti unveil large-scale branded residential project in Dubai UAE to introduce new tax service fees and phase out paper certificates in 2026 Apple’s new Creator Studio isn’t just about getting you to subscribe to apps AI hyperscalers need to restore trust—here’s how Who really runs MENA’s largest cities? Smart maps How we chose the 2026 Brands That Matter Abu Dhabi aligns energy transition with national food security priorities Saudi Arabia expands global mining alliances with new deals with Chile, Canada, and Brazil UAE pushes a smarter, cleaner industrial future as it advances Net Zero 2050 Ai Everything MEA Egypt event demonstrates how applied AI shapes policy and industry Why creative entrepreneurship is becoming the most powerful change engine What is human-centric design, and why does it matter? This ingenious ‘weightless camera’ is changing live sports forever QIA and Goldman Sachs expand strategic partnership with $25 billion commitment Is your hit product a ‘gateway product’? QatarEnergy, Egypt sign MoU to expand LNG cooperation The rise of weather influencers King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new record with 53.4 million passengers DEWA unveils smart system to optimize electricity network planning Samsung lays out AI-first product strategy at CES 2026 Why ageism hits women harder. What progressive employers are finally doing about it 12 CEOs share bold predictions for 2026 CES 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas this week, showcasing AI, robotics, and more TII unveils Falcon H1R 7B to push the next phase of AI adoption Why you should treat your brand as an operating system MENA consumer goods market set to reach $650 billion by 2030, says Bain & Company Transformation isn’t enough. Why Middle East companies must reinvent for the future What the Middle East’s $500 billion crypto surge reveals about the future of finance Elon Musk fails to deliver on his Cybercab and Optimus promises—again How the UAE’s built environment reflects multicultural identity AI isn’t stealing your traffic. It’s stealing your authority Email inboxes are AI’s next gold mine The ecosystem shaping Dubai’s next generation of tech companies Breaking the silence: How the Middle East is redefining workplace mental health How leaders can harness productivity to unlock creativity Branded entertainment will just be entertainment in 2026 Egypt signs $1.8 billion renewable energy agreements with Norwegian and Chinese companies A stage for the world’s creators: What the 1 Billion Followers Summit says about the UAE’s digital vision The renewable energy boom is not yet translating into broad job opportunities Saudi Arabia wants AI to redefine productivity, creativity, and human potential Saudi Arabia leads Gulf IPO market with 13 listings worth $3.7 billion on Tadawul The UAE has a blueprint to attract global talent. And startups are running with it How to build an AI innovation pipeline that creates real long-term value Vibe coding is turning reporters into builders, and that’s a good thing for media How Al Ghurair is scaling legacy businesses for a digital and diversified UAE Abu Dhabi strengthens sovereign investment portfolio with launch of L’IMAD ADNOC Distribution launches one of the world’s largest EV charging hubs Middle East prepares for $100 billion annual investment wave by 2026 Abu Dhabi to host first Middle East edition of Shoptalk Luxe in 2026 Abu Dhabi launches Barq to build ultra-fast EV charging network Egypt targets 100,000 vehicles annually under automotive development program How exclusionary ads can win over the right customers What 11 top designers want to redesign in 2026 Ikea’s best-selling donut lamp is getting a colorful upgrade The biggest brand trends coming in 2026 How Lego designed its new interactive Smart Brick How this startup designed an ultra lightweight EV These five shifts are reshaping an AI-ready Middle East workforce in 2026 CES 2026: The year AI got serious These are the real reasons Gen Z wants a four-day workweek Saudi Arabia and Morocco sign program to expand renewable energy collaboration Abu Dhabi launches policy to boost energy and water efficiency in government operations A great Arab mind: Abbas El Gamal on why passion outlasts technology Solar’s next phase in the Gulf is less about panels and more about proximity This new type of entrepreneurship is booming—and it’s not just a fad AI talent demand is soaring in the Middle East. But is acquihiring the right strategy? The answer to AI in music isn’t suppression. It’s data Willpower will fail you. Systems are the real secret to winning at work and life Saudi public investment fund assets rise 36% to $58.1 billion in Q3 2025 The Family Office announces investment summit in Saudi Arabia How Sharjah is strengthening its SME base through targeted funding UAE’s Davos delegation signals rising influence in global economic and tech policy How LLMs are changing not just how professionals work, but how they think Top architects reveal their dream projects for 2026 The upsides to not fitting in with your company culture Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism hits record 1.35 million visitors in 2025 Ras Al Khaimah issues law regulating autonomous vehicle operations e& and IBM collaborate on enterprise agentic AI for risk and compliance Saudi students are using AI for up to 70% of their work and universities are playing catch-up Mohammed bin Rashid launches $27.2 billion DIFC expansion Ajman real estate valuations hit $2.67 billion in 2025 UAE signs $240 million defence contracts at UMEX & SimTEX 2026 Dubai Holding expands European luxury portfolio with Jumeirah Mallorca acquisition 2026 will be the year Cybertruck dies With 1 word, Taylor Swift just explained how to be successful in work and life Saudi Infra Fund, Humain agree up to $1.2 billion financing for AI data centers Is the AI productivity paradox really a human problem? Etihad Rail’s maglev trial and the case for lower-emission rail transport Saudi Arabia outlines economic, climate, and tech initiatives at WEF 2026 BNPL in the Middle East is more than accessibility—it’s how loyalty is built Can Saudi Arabia’s capital market opening turn ambition into lasting investment? Warren Buffett on the everyday habits that quietly build extraordinary success This is AI’s core architectural flaw Why Guido Grassi Damiani believes continuity, not reinvention, defines modern luxury Remembering Valentino: How the fashion icon shaped the runway and red carpet for 60 years What is ‘brand well-being?’ And can it give you a competitive advantage? Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign buyers under new law UAE launches digital initiative to streamline private-sector employment for Emiratis Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports 1,690 startups in 2025 Visa reports 80% of payments in Saudi Arabia are now digital Cities are key to climate solutions. Are Middle Eastern cities stepping up? Why everything you think about yourself could be an illusion The agent era is coming. Newsrooms aren’t ready OPPO introduces Reno15 series with 200MP camera and AI features Saudi Arabia frames stability as an investment asset at Davos Saudi Arabia outlines trade, tourism, and technology ambitions at Davos Saudi Arabia launches industrial licensing guide to scale environmental industries What Davos revealed about the economic priorities of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt The future of work will be built through global cooperation, not isolation Tourism is key to the future of jobs, says H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb Good leaders don’t shut down when employees push back—they do this instead OpenAI could take down Google’s $260 billion ad empire. Here’s how Mercedes-Benz unveils new S-Class with advanced technology and AI integration ENTERTAINER introduces HAPI, an AI-powered personalisation assistant Yahoo claps back on AI search engines with Yahoo Scout This simple robot could drastically speed up data center construction A play with no actors on stage? That’s the bet behind the world’s first play in mixed reality This clever button lets service dogs turn on appliances by themselves