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Al Baik chicken! How did it get so popular? High-Speed rail can bring massive transformation. But is the Middle East rail ready? The pandemic might be over, but is pandemic fatigue ruining mental health? Love it, doubt it, but you can’t ignore the crypto boom This ancient design technique may set a blueprint for futuristic climate-centric design How Campus Germany became the ultimate lesson for sustainability The Arab consumer is getting serious about conscious beauty. But are the brands listening? Can solar power sustain an industrial revolution in the Middle East? Not an art enthusiast? Three immersive art galleries compel you to reconsider Is NFT an actual art form? These artists think it is Innovative tech and shifting cultural attitudes are radically transforming entertainment How District 2020 is the future of urban planning and development Innovative tech that can shield the UAE from the growing threat of drone attacks From chickpeas to zero-gravity meat, Arab countries boost efforts to produce food in space Intel introduces Arc A-series discrete GPUs for laptops This retired Boeing 747 gets a second life as a snazzy office The terror of waiting for a nuclear strike, by those who experienced it 10 signs you shouldn’t take the job Saudi Arabia’s KAUST will now build roads from plastic You will now get to see a 67-million-year-old T-Rex in Abu Dhabi Traditional recruiting is broken. Here are 6 ways to reimagine it See all the products Microsoft has murdered since 1992 UAE student creates device that can measure salt in athlete's sweat Qatar Tourism says fans without World Cup tickets will be denied entry to country He developed a mask that can destroy COVID-19 virus. This UAE-based researcher is onto another big idea You can drive this Lamborghini to Mars—in the metaverse Construction on NEOM's green hydrogen project with $900 EPC contract has begun Multipurpose messenger Tawasal offers video calling and crypto trading in one app We need to redesign cities to tackle climate change, IPCC says Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the metaverse is off to an abysmal start Why Dubai won't stop after achieving the world's most visited city status? The answer will surprise you Construction contracts in Saudi Arabia at a six-year high, owing to NEOM and Red Sea project From portable blenders to self-watering plant pots, here are trendy gadgets under $50 A futurist predicts the 3 biggest disruptions to how we’ll travel DIFC launches platform for ubiquitous finance ecosystem, set to attract $544 million in 5 years Qatar’s latest health portal provides guidance on diet and lifestyle for Ramadan Are firms balancing productivity with employee wellbeing in a hybrid world? Traditional Barjeel towers hold the key to sustainable cooling. So why isn't it more popular? Is fitness snacking here to stay? This stress researcher vouches for it Digital nomads are taking advantage of Turkey’s new ‘lower cost of living’ remotely One architect’s mission to bring DeafSpace design to the masses Issam Kazim on Dubai's quest to be the world's most visited destination | PART 1 Tomorrow’s COVID safety guidelines will be different from today’s—but that doesn’t mean yesterday’s were wrong 5 things you probably haven’t thought of that will help you be more inclusive Audi’s newest sensors are designed to save cyclists’ lives These stunning glass sculptures depict killer viruses Disney unveils plans to build 1,300 units of affordable housing UAE's Hope Probe captures stunning visuals of the formation of dense clouds above Mars This student-led startup wants to turn human ashes into oyster reefs Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal announces Elon Musk's decision to not join Board of Directors 5 things you didn’t know Google Maps could do Meta is reportedly working on new features straight out of ‘Black Mirror’ How to design the most controversial button on the internet and not screw it up Chippy comes in peace: How robots will coexist with humans in the $800 billion restaurant business UNESCO project aims to digitally preserve Ukraine landmarks facing damage by war How bad reviews can work in your favor, according to science Women under 30 are earning more than men in these 16 cities Why we can’t stop watching ‘Is It Cake?’ The Middle East’s first metaverse incubator creates space for blockchain-based startups to evolve Here’s how we can build a sustainable metaverse UAE Cabinet announces council for digital economy to be led by minister of AI Issam Kazim on what's next for Dubai Tourism | PART 2 The inside story of why Liberland tapped Zaha Hadid Architects to design buildings in the metaverse You just might be more productive if you work less Elon Musk’s Twitter coup may be the Muskiest of Musk brand moves Why it’s a bad idea for startups to make their branding distinctive See these dazzling solar panels from a bird’s-eye view Meet your new workday, what Microsoft calls the ‘triple peak’ UAE's Hope Probe and NASA's MAVEN join forces to analyze the Martian atmosphere DEWA shares record 20% surge, marking UAE's largest IPO How QR codes work—and what makes them dangerous How to use your iPad as a second Mac screen for free Metaverse gold rush: Virtual land sales and avatars are leading the NFT market How SpaceX came to dominate the launch business This $1 COVID test could make going out again a breeze A new report outlines some of the barriers facing Asian women in tech The opposite of success is not failure, it’s overwork (and here’s why) Not paying an intern for their time is exploitative, say Arab millennials How the Middle East is shaping its sustainable development agenda UAE industrial sector set to attract global investments, says Dr Sultan Al Jaber Vehicle rentals in Saudi Arabia go contactless with first-of-its-kind car sharing app The mall of the future will still have a physical presence but a different purpose, says Majid Al Futtaim CEO, Alain Bejjani Do schools care about eco-friendly uniforms? This brand is betting on it Thrift Stores are making a grand entry in the Gulf. And these brands are getting in on it Your favorite creator may be at risk of burnout, but recovery won’t take as long as you think The future of work is uncertain. Here are 3 ways to meet your career goals How Meta’s metaverse money grab could backfire How to ask for more support as you return to the office Majid Al Futtaim Group CEO Alain Bejjani on harnessing innovation in business | TRAILER Majid Al Futtaim Group CEO Alain Bejjani on his vision for the mall of the future This surprising industry added 670,000 jobs last year How to spot human bias in the tech your company uses Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter because he can’t buy the whole internet Here’s what a nuclear war would do to the planet, according to scientists WhatsApp’s new ‘Communities’ feature is like a messaging-based social network 3 ways to grab listener attention in a presentation, according to science 6 aspects of your life that suffer when you don’t get enough sleep 5 essentials to look for in a coworking space Apple invested in this solar farm to help clean up your power use at home This startup fights climate change by growing algae in the desert Bill Gates wants to create a global pandemic first response team Saudi Arabia retains its top 50 spot in the electric vehicles index Elon Musk’s bid to take over Twitter could be thwarted by Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Smart services platform TASMU to create a digital twin of Qatar with real-time data The poison pill—and other ways Twitter could fight an Elon Musk takeover How to avert a branding identity crisis The most expensive 20th-century artwork ever auctioned is wildly misunderstood Why Mark Zuckerberg is fixated on creating AR’s ‘iPhone moment’ An aerospace engineer explains how hypersonic missiles work Saudi Arabia announces first smart farm project to improve food security Metaverse developer Bedu brings the third phase of web evolution to the UAE Record-breaking rare ruby worth $120 million goes on show in Dubai Now more than ever, you can and should have a work BFF. Here’s how This architect wants to suspend buildings in midair. It’s not as impossible as it sounds Netflix to support Arab female filmmakers with $250,000 grant Emirates to fly into the virtual realm with customized NFTs and metaverse experiences The 5 best questions to ask at the end of an interview 5 formatting mistakes turning your résumé into a confusing mess This presentation startup has a new trick for disrupting PowerPoint 5 time-saving Google Messages features you should be using A computer scientist explains why ‘bad’ ads appear on ‘good’ websites ABBA and Tupac in the metaverse: how digital avatars could be the future of live music See JPMorgan Chase’s big bet on the future of the office Batelco and Ericsson joins force for 5G tech innovations in Bahrain Microsoft Azure launches new services to boost cloud services in the UAE This sustainability pioneer believes circular design is the key to redesigning a sustainable world Are you feeling the heat? Climate change in the Middle East poses a major threat to the economy Are smartphones changing our brains? Science has the answer How ready is the Middle East for its metaverse take-off? Maps can make you better at your job. Here’s how Will we ever wear a computer on our faces? This device wraps it around your neck instead ‘World’s most sustainable’ office chair has 10 pounds of ocean plastic This former SpaceX engineer wants to prevent you from getting diabetes BMW unveils $119,300 all-electric i7 sedan to its flagship 7-Series Biofuels to power sustainable tourism at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project Meet the designer who’s turning self-care into viral Instagram posts Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown leaves big questions unanswered Luxury retailer Chalhoub Group announces first NFT collection by Christofle Etihad Airways tests eco-friendly solutions to hit net-zero emissions by 2050 5 technologies that should give us some hope for the planet’s future The case for ‘green prescriptions’ A law professor explains how blockchains and NFTs don’t protect virtual property Design leaders at Microsoft, General Mills, and PepsiCo announce ambitious plan to fight climate change The ad world’s ultimatum to Netflix: Be bold What happens to CNN Plus subscribers now that the streaming service is shutting down? This service helps you link your favorite apps together GCC has a strong future in the global hydrogen fuel market As Polaroid’s SX-70 turns 50, instant photography is booming The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney talks the metaverse, crypto, and antitrust The gulf between workers and managers is growing, amid the return to office How to be better at saying ‘no’ to extra work 5 reasons why focusing on the middle will get you to the top Microplastics are everywhere. These sponges could help capture them The freelance economy is here in the Middle East. And this is how it will redefine work Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business list comes to the Middle East Elon Musk is actually buying Twitter, will take the social media company private Instagram wants you to stop posting so many TikToks to its TikTok clone Twitter loves Musk but dreads a Musk takeover, research finds Zoom’s next coup? Taking sci-fi’s favorite interface to the office Middle East’s first emission tracker to reduce carbon footprint launched Tesla shares plunge amidst hyped $44 billion Twitter buyout by Elon Musk These essential apps will help you clear clutter by going paperless How (and why) you should be your own HR department Dubai's immersive VR experiences that transport you into the metaverse Planning to buy an EV? Here’s the convincing you need This Tunisian startup created a gaming app to help children with learning disabilities Pioneering change: Dubai is stepping up its game to embrace the metaverse Elon Musk needs to think bigger with Twitter Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Development Bank to support Dubai’s Food Tech Valley Saudi Arabia to protect young innovators with its first IP protection strategy 9 ways Elon Musk could make Twitter worse This humble chair kickstarted the sustainable-design revolution Logitech will host the first music awards show in the metaverse So tell us, Elon Musk: What do you plan to do with Twitter? It may be time to let your employees quit. Here’s how to know UAE’s Hope Probe uncovers mysterious Martian aurora GM joins EV race, unveils plans for fully electric Corvette Elon Musk’s two big goals for Twitter are totally at odds Does your company need a podcast? Twitter shouldn’t exist, no matter who owns it, and it’s on VCs to not fund harmful tech in the future Chris Sacca believes the next trillion-dollar companies will be focused on climate change Still struggling with finding talent? Try casting a wider net How the battle for talent is widening the pay gap Want to burn less fossil fuel? Use body heat to warm buildings instead The masterminds behind Burger King’s epic redesign unveil their latest rebrand—and it’s even more delicious How Natalie Portman and her Angel City FC cofounders are changing the game for women’s soccer Immersive museum teamLab Borderless Jeddah to open in the kingdom Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan launches $100 million fund for startups to create 8K jobs This Is What Elon Musk Did the Day He Bought Twitter. It’s an Amazing Lesson in Productivity Three easy ways to save on your Netflix subscription Gen Z is going to reinvent the supply chain This is Elon Musk’s opportunity to make Twitter users more open minded 5 innovative gadgets to add to your gifting list this Eid al-Fitr Sorry, Elon haters: Mastodon still can’t replace Twitter Meet the plastic-eating enzymes that can fully break down garbage in days Would you spend $10,000 on a virtual dress? Gucci is betting on it Inside Gucci’s ambitious plan to go completely carbon neutral Lady Gaga’s Oscar-nominated wigs steal ‘House of Gucci.’ Here’s the story behind their evolution