Site Map Site Map > 2025 > January Dyson’s newest vacuum takes aim at your dirty car I tried a mindfulness browser to make work less stressful. Maybe you should too How can we escape the ‘infinity loop?’ The AI boom has an unexpected winner: Architects OpenAI’s rebrand tries to tap into the emotional side of AI How the color of food impacts what we eat This vibrating app makes you feel better just by putting your iPhone on your heart Crocs just found the perfect use case for AI This is how Adobe is leading AI-driven design Why today’s youth need more math, logic, and grammar skills Why AI chatbots are so unbearably chatty Designing smart cities in the Middle East will need empowerment and people-first innovation The world’s smallest Lego brick is here. It’s literally microscopic How design thinking can drive business success in the Middle East This strange-looking device just hitched a ride to the moon HONOR is shaping the future of smartphones with AI and advanced design HCLSoftware on their role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Technology is innovating sustainability and business value Lessons in sustainability: What colleges can teach workplaces Can green offices in the Middle East gain a competitive edge? How should organizations in the Middle East measure innovation and its impact? This is how we choose Brands That Matter in the Middle East The Middle East is tackling water scarcity with sunlight and air. Is it scalable? Tech can transform the world—but only if it works for children What makes a brand stand out in the Middle East? Here’s how Boutique Group blends luxury hospitality and Saudi’s cultural heritage How L’Oreal aims to make the future of beauty smarter How are food influencers transforming the Middle East’s dining scene? Why clean energy interests globally have shifted to money and jobs Global sustainability models are broken To make an impact, brands in the Middle East must tell a compelling story Can the Middle East build a trillion-dollar consumer health market? How does property giant Deyaar stand out in the hyper-competitive market? Being future-ready Housing in Middle Eastern cities has become unaffordable. But how did we get here? What's driving the surge of ultra-premium luxury real estate in the UAE? Are brands using emotional intelligence to create stronger connections? The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees What’s shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality industry? Hyatt’s Stephen Ansell tells us UAE’s ride-hailing space is getting crowded. What’s the express route to success? Winter tourism in the UAE set to thrive with $27.2 billion in investments Umm Al Qura launches IPO to fund $26.7 billion MASAR project in Mecca Abu Dhabi real estate market sees $2.9 billion in transactions in January Saudi-German pact to boost green hydrogen exports with 200,000-ton target by 2030 Flying taxis in Dubai? City unveils prototype ahead of 2026 rollout How Egypt plans SCZONE expansions and job creation in 2025 Dubai Government expands payment options with Tabby integration on DubaiPay GCC governments outperform global players in digital and AI advancement Abu Dhabi's IVF programs rank among world’s best ONE Development and Amr Diab unveil music-themed boutique hotels How will Shiba Inu's partnership with the UAE government shape the future of blockchain? Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait lead e-commerce growth GCC grocery market sees growing preference for value-led retail UAE non-oil sector stands strong despite PMI decline Saudi Arabia partners with US to enhance aviation sector UAE to boost green innovation with new IP roadmap G42 unveils frontier AI Safety Framework to strengthen AI governance Middle East M&A deals surge 52% to $29 billion in 2024, led by energy and tech HP aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 through manufacturing, AI, and education investments UAE launches Food Control System assessment in collaboration with FAO Saudi Arabia accelerates renewable energy progress with key partnerships in 2025 GCC nations commit $100 billion to renewable energy by 2030 Cisco to launch cloud security, AI training, and manufacturing in Saudi Arabia NEOM and DataVolt partner on $5 billion AI project in Saudi Arabia Saudi enterprises lead GCC in AI adoption, reveals SAP survey UAE launches National Cybersecurity Strategy to safeguard digital future 69% of Middle Eastern organizations plan increased AI investments, reveals report $2 billion in industrial deals to boost MENA economy, create jobs in 2025 Neal Mohan reveals YouTube’s 2025 vision on its 20th anniversary Egypt pushes debt-for-investment programs to boost green transition Saudi PIF acquires 30% stake in Masdar, finalizes $1.5 billion SEDRA deals UAE’s AI strategy poised to contribute $91 billion to GDP by 2031 UAE and Saudi Arabia travel sectors poised for trend-driven growth in 2025 Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses AI, quantum computing, and innovation at World Governments Summit UAE to establish flying taxi air corridors by 2027 Dubai to partner with Elon Musk’s Boring Company for "Dubai Loop" project Saudi Arabia secures top spot in VC investment for 2023 and 2024 Ceer unveils $1.5 billion in local partnerships to boost Saudi EV industry Qatar’s inflation to stay among the lowest in GCC in 2025 Saudi Arabia joins top 10 global energy storage markets in 2025 Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East announce Innovation in Design Awards 2025 Masdar, EPointZero and TotalEnergies ink clean energy partnership for Asia and Africa Space42 and FADA to develop AI-powered satellite solutions in UAE Qatar bolsters ties with India with $10 billion investment Dubai to lead global prime residential price growth in 2025 Gulf nations target $188 billion in tourism revenue by 2030 UAE hotels generate $10 billion in first ten months of 2024 Saudi Arabia extends maternity leave under revised labour law Positive outlook for Egypt continues, Moody's holds Caa1 rating UAE secures 10th spot in Global Soft Power ranking, as nation’s brand value hits $1.2 Trillion MENA tech boom continues: Diverse sectors attract new surge of investment and acquisitions Italian luxury fashion house ZEGNA to present SS26 collection in Dubai Riyadh Air confirms 2025 launch, targets 100-City reach Bahrain and Egypt to double trade to $1 billion in 2025 Saudi Arabia launches aerospace cluster to drive economic diversification Qatar emerges as a global gateway for startups at Web Summit 2025 KSA’s IT giant MIS secures $3.4 million profit from OpenAI stake sale Oman to launch inaugural hydrogen station for sustainable mobility Saudi Arabia tops global trust rankings in Edelman’s 2025 report GCC real estate soars with transactions exceeding $383 billion in 2024 UAE investment in Turkey tops $6 billion, fueled by strategic partnerships Most UAE employees prioritize financial security over spending in 2025 Red Sea Global introduces sustainable aviation fuel in Saudi Arabia UAE aims to boost fintech’s GDP contribution to 12% by 2031 Saudi Arabia to invest $100 billion in mining by 2035 AMF: Arab markets see steady growth amid policy shifts Qatar and Sweden boost tech cooperation with new partnerships Web Summit Qatar 2025 draws bigger crowds, more deals, and stronger global ties These are the big ideas shaping PR and marketing in the Middle East Six startup incubators fueling innovation and growth in the Middle East OpenAI begins releasing its next generation of reasoning models with o3-mini The politics of getting your friends to untag you in photos 4 ways AI is changing how you get a job How to stand out at work without seeming like a narcissist Will a return to OG Facebook appeal to Gen Z? Real estate tokenization is evolving in Dubai. But better regulation is needed Will AI wipe out the Middle East’s SaaS companies? OpenAI’s “deep research” gives a preview of the AI agents of the future AI is transforming how GCC businesses and consumers transact. But challenges persist How Apple could work with DeepSeek to pull ahead in the AI race OpenAI shouldn’t accept Elon Musk’s $97 billion bid to buy it Streaming is finally profitable. It offers a lesson in patience Will my social media posts really help my career? When it comes to AI, innovation isn’t enough Why your IoT devices are the weakest link in security The future of work isn't just AI-powered. Microsoft says it's AI-empowered AI Influencers are rewriting the rules of social media marketing. And they’re here to stay The Middle East is witnessing a crypto boom. Will we also see a surge in its illicit use? This is what Bloomberg’s CTO thinks of AI and the future of technological experimentation Why CX is every brand’s biggest opportunity Audio tech company Devialet turns up its volume in GCC AI-generated images can be art. They just can’t be photos ‘There are a lot of bad actors’: Gen Z is finding out the hard way not to get their financial advice from TikTok The next wave of AI is here: Autonomous AI agents are amazing—and scary Comedians are turning to LinkedIn to find a new audience How agentic AI will shape the future of business How LinkedIn became luxury fashion’s newest runway Consumers are connected more than ever before ‘Everyone wants to be a content creator’: Gen Alpha’s dream job? YouTuber How AI is unlocking a cleaner energy future Netflix is building a global audience by empowering Arab creatives Could OpenAI build the operating system like the one in ‘Her’? Yope wants to be your inner circle’s Instagram OpenAI unveils its new GPT-4.5 large language model Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout How to stop your boss from giving you extra work How time zones impact your work and mental health How brand-savvy HR teams slash recruitment costs 3 ways leaders can transform workplace challenges into opportunities How to spot red flags for burnout in yourself and coworkers The rise of the sidepreneurs 4 signs your work is hurting your personal life How to innovate diversity for a changing global world Work-life balance is a myth. Here’s why I practice intentional intensity This is why high performers crave feedback Why ‘no’ is sometimes the best ‘yes’ Why you should cultivate meaning in your life—and how How to learn to work with your new AI coworker How to transform your self doubt into a strength at work Why healthcare navigation is a broken system Job unhappiness is at an all-time high in the Middle East. Here's how to overcome it It’s time to check on your middle managers Gen Z isn’t quiet quitting. They’re rejecting outdated leadership 3 ways ‘competency checking’ can impact your workplace How great leaders turn failure into fuel for growth Your colleagues are crucial to your promotion. Here’s why How your inner circle can influence your mindset