Site Map Site Map > 2023 > January These gadgets make for the best Eid gifts What does it take to create a global culinary collab? Regional chefs tell us Two Impact Council sub-committees announced, in partnership with BCG How Instagram’s logo became iconic POV: To adapt to our AI future, we need to look to the past Masdar expands US presence with Big Beau Project stake COP28 and IMF assert the need to scale up climate finance This Jordanian startup is creating water out of thin air—and training a new generation of entrepreneurs Amazon arrives fashionably late to the generative AI arms race, but with a smart solution Sorry, TV: Video games and user-generated content are now the top forms of entertainment Will you lose your job to AI and tech like ChatGPT? This desert bird’s feathers could inspire a new, slosh-free water bottle Localization efforts in Saudi pay off with more than 80% locals in the workforce Architecture is about to get a lot more interesting The inclusion of women in climate talks is critical, says H.E. Huda Al Hashimi Saudi Arabia targets foreign investment with launch of four special economic zones UAE introduces 'Tamkeen' initiative to tackle food security challenges KPMG fined $231 million for Abraaj audit by Dubai Court For Middle East travelers, sustainability is where travel is heading Saudi Arabia transfers 4% of Aramco shares to PIF’s Sanabil Investments UAE’s moon mission halts as ispace loses contact with spacecraft carrying Rashid Rover Why do Middle East firms have to pay more for Twitter verification? Saudi Arabia is achieving fast digital transformation, digitizing 97% of government services Is Industry 4.0 transforming the Middle East region’s manufacturing sector? This is the battle for your brain at work How the bottled-water industry is masking countries’ failures to supply drinking water for all How to transform workplace jealousy into a productive emotion Adidas is tarnishing its stripes with its checkered behavior The upside of bad design 15 useful ChatGPT prompts for startups Netflix and grieve: Inside the digital afterlife of streaming profiles POV: Why pausing AI development is a bad idea How to turn self-doubt into your next big breakthrough What will happen to gas stations once EVs take over? This device gives the hearing impaired a chance to feel the rhythm The Green Goals Summit to be hosted in UAE with Oliver Wyman as the advisory partner How data and creativity can make marketing more effective Saudi Arabia and UAE at the forefront of the MENA region's AI revolution Egypt secures $345 million financing for electric train project Artificially inequitable: Is improving gender bias in AI a tough balancing act? What is the future of green mobility in the Middle East? Computer scientists say seagull algorithms could hide the secret to greener cloud computing Is aging a disease? Some experts say it should be treated that way, and pricey ‘longevity clinics’ agree Goodbye Silicon Valley, hello . . . Arlington? 4 ways for hybrid workers to get the balance right—and win big How Bahrain is seeking to attract investment How collaboration can end the climate crisis This new kind of flour is low-cal, high-fiber, and far more sustainable Saudi Arabia expands localization to new sectors to develop talent There are signs of change in the M&A market in MENA Can recycling be easier? These firms are making it accessible in the Middle East How ‘workism’ replaced religion L’Oréal is buying Aesop. Here’s what to know about the skincare shake-up Do you want to replace your garbage disposal with a ‘reverse juicer’? So long treadmill desks! Meet the Walking Room Bill Gates becomes the latest tech leader to say pausing AI is not a practical idea How to leverage your skills to land jobs on LinkedIn UN urges Iraq to investigate 1 million 'enforced disappearances' Saudi Arabia launches a digital platform to educate community on seismic hazards Can shifting to a green economy yield gains? Green Goals Summit will address this and more Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy remains robust, with March PMI at 58.7 BOTIM is integrating Arabic ChatGPT into its app Why are on-demand services in the Middle East struggling? Abu Dhabi's TAQA sets up green finance framework to fund environmentally responsible projects How Apple’s headset could be a $3,000 flop—and a success AI feels like a magic act. By 2033, it will be a horror movie Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi to make history as first Arab astronaut to spacewalk Hosting the FIFA World Cup paid off for Qatar Saudi Arabia launches 80 new factories worth $1.1 billion At Sharjah museums, visually impaired visitors can touch artworks Saudi-backed Savvy Games is buying Scopely for $4.9 billion Are workplaces in the Middle East clinging to presenteeism culture? Meta’s new AI tool could capture real-world objects for the metaverse and its ad business The exciting and untapped potential of food forests How Rebag turned luxury bags into assets From vision to action: How does PepsiCo view sustainable development? Food inflation to impede MENA’s growth in 2023 What UAE's new corporate tax relief program means for startups and small businesses MENA startup investment continues to surge: $247 million raised in March This Danish school is made from straw and seaweed Apple is finally opening a retail store in India, one of the world’s largest smartphone markets Your brain will perform better if you shift into this mode of working How to ask for time off on short notice (and not get fired) Saudi Arabia can become a unicorn hub. Here's why M&A deals to pick up in Saudi Arabia amid global slowdown The robot will see you now: How AI is transforming healthcare in the UAE Why ChatGPT doesn’t understand what it’s saying This tiny battery gets us one step closer to an EV with a 1,000-mile range Video game giant EA Sports unveils its FIFA-less brand for FIFA soccer This company’s virtual group therapy could help curb the youth mental health crisis AI celebrity deepfakes are over. Hoaxes as entertainment are just beginning POV: Why ethics, education, and empathy are key to our AI future The picture of that food you’re ordering online may have been created by AI Blacklane is the official mobility partner for Most Creative People in Business 2023 Meet Fedha, Kuwait’s first AI-generated news presenter Can Saudi Arabia build its own Silicon Valley? Oman set to be fastest growing economy in GCC in 2023 Abu Dhabi leads fintech innovation with ADGM at the forefront Deadly heat in MENA to cause more deaths by 2100 We’ve had enough of smart city clichés in visual design. Here’s a way to make it real Why Internet ‘godfather’ Ron Conway called a meeting to discuss responsible AI Can the fashion industry in the Middle East design a sustainable future? Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, a growing ‘falcon economy’ UAE’s e& acquires majority stake in Careem's super app Qatar aims for a greater share in the lucrative global halal economy Qatar has a fintech strategy to switch to digital wallets Why the future of AI will be fought on a battleground of ethics It’s easy to focus on carbon dioxide—but don’t forget methane What is WaterTok? Why flavored water is blowing up on TikTok Is TikTok harming our cognitive abilities? Rich people’s swimming pools are making water shortages worse in cities around the world A day in the life of a chief sustainability officer: Q&A with Microsoft’s Melanie Nakagawa What The Jetsons got right, and very wrong, about the future of work What designers wish they’d known before going freelance Majority of UAE employees want to be entrepreneurs Middle East and Africa region to spend $3 billion on AI by 2023 Is AI taking away the ‘human’ element from human resources? From vision to action: How does PepsiCo view sustainable development? Can this tiny device save you from the flu? ‘The current trajectory is one of failure’: How ‘net-zero’ climate goals often disguise pollution Dubai-based collector to auction antique tennis rackets during French Open Winamp is back, but not like you remember OpenAI will pay you up to $20,000 to find bugs in ChatGPT Why adults with ADHD often thrive as freelancers and entrepreneurs Here’s how to foster a positive work culture Why most people pick the wrong career, according to a former rocket scientist 5 ways to be a manager that people don’t want to quit A 4-point rescue plan for burnt-out middle managers Business leaders don’t get up-to-date climate data. That could spell disaster It’s been one year since Elon first offered to buy Twitter. Ex-employees say he’s ‘constitutionally incapable’ of turning things around. On-demand public transportation in the Middle East is a few stops away Your car’s touchscreen dashboard is a hazard. This Huyndai designer has a retro fix No adults allowed: Google designed its new tech lab specifically for teens ‘Sharenting’ is problematic. This app gives parents an alternative way to post about their kids Auto-GPT and BabyAGI: How ‘autonomous agents’ are bringing generative AI to the masses Spotify now lets publishers automatically transform radio broadcasts into podcasts Your guide to Twitter alternatives 5 free must-have tools for podcasters 5 nonnegotiable morning routines successful people use to win the day 3 things workers can do to prepare for AI and the future of work Hybrid work is here to stay. Here are 13 things to consider when creating a new work culture AI is already powering a new tech scene in the Middle East How you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past This is the secret to healing a toxic culture You need to establish a personal brand to succeed in the workplace of tomorrow—here’s how 6 tricks that will help you win any argument Saudi Arabia’s KAUST launches advanced satellite for Earth observation research What's an ultra app? Does the Middle East need it? Can the MENA region overcome the water crisis? ‘Canadian flex’: Ryan Reynolds is getting into fintech with his latest investment Saudi Arabia to open first large-scale ocean park Does the world really need another chair? Discord, explained: How the social media platform at the center of the Pentagon leak works Ikea dusts off its archives for its new 80th anniversary collection Facebook may owe you money as part of a major privacy lawsuit. Here’s how to find out UAE urges stakeholders to scale up climate finance Startup to Scale-up Abu Dhabi aims personalizing healthcare on an enormous scale These thought leaders and experts will speak at the Green Goals Summit Google spills the secrets of its design Excited about self-driving cars? Not so fast; there are new laws in place POV: Big Tech has a glaring double standard when it comes to web scraping What is ghost gear? The most deadly form of ocean plastic pollution, explained This is how new-age millionaires are redefining luxury living in the Middle East AI is going to turn everyone into a designer How emotional intelligence can help you know if it’s time to quit your job How the designers of ‘Paint’ created a Bob Ross universe for the anti-Bob Ross Twitter’s plan to limit the reach of controversial tweets might be a good thing 5 ways you can get even more out of Pinterest 6 times you should say no at work (and exactly how to do it) Eager to do your Eid shopping? So are the fraudsters Cash is not king anymore in the UAE GCC IPOs expected to flourish in the future, says report UAE launches competition to boost global startups focused on sustainability Dubai-based e-commerce firm Noon slashed 10% of its workforce AI will destroy Hollywood as we know it The best Steve Jobs books might be yet to come If we don’t develop these 4 human traits, ChatGPT can replace us, psychologists say Sub-committee on Future of Payments formed in partnership with Amazon Payment Services How can companies in the Middle East engage and retain employees? What is a large language model and how does it work? What’s next for carbon and climate in a post-truth world This sensor-filled ‘smart’ classroom is designed to improve literacy How a microwave-sized device could make personalized cancer treatment more accessible Your next salad mix could be made using CRISPR—and that’s a good thing Want to make a creative breakthrough? Leave your desk The new StableLM might just be the next ChatGPT (only better) 9 tools to get your inbox under control AI is remaking the world on its terms, and that’s a problem How AI could power advertising’s next creative revolution Are ChatGPT-powered deepfakes a bigger threat to Middle East businesses? This is the number one privacy feature Apple should offer iPhone users when it releases iOS 17 How AI will soon make spam more targeted This plug-in stops employees from leaking sensitive data to AI chatbots COP28 team calls for closer collaboration with indigenous communities This feeling is more dangerous than FOMO (but there’s a mindset shift to fix it) A neuroscientist reveals the untapped solution to create better working relationships CEOs are throwing tantrums about productivity and return-to-office plans This startup can give EVs a full charge in 10 minutes This running shoe cost $500,000 to make—and could be in stores by 2028 Heat pumps have become a buzzword. So, how exactly do they work? Abu Dhabi launches investment fund to bring in top global restaurants UAE offers corporate tax relief to public benefit organizations Food crisis likely to continue in MEA countries Is Perplexity AI showing us the future of search? POV: How AR is transforming the construction industry How to build psychological fitness so you can suffer less and achieve more Yelp rolls out AI, video to enhance business searches Why teams should work ‘upstream,’ according to the first Fortune 500 chief digital officer How to avoid these common mistakes in product development—and get it right the first time Our new podcast series deep dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs This specific kind of stress makes managers less effective More than 96% of Qatar's population uses social media – ranks third highest in the world Yet to try a four-day school week? This UAE study shows positive results Air Water Company, formerly known as Eshara Water, will trade on the NYSE after SPAC merger Internet pioneer Vint Cerf: As AI becomes part of online life, we must embrace truth and accountability The striking consistency of Mastercard’s logo Thinking you can solve the world’s problems is a rare attitude. It needs to become a common one The Middle East wants to tell interesting stories. And podcasts seem to be the perfect platform Outsourcing jobs overseas is on the rise. This is how leaders can navigate the global remote workplace YouTuber Marques Brownlee gets into the sneaker game with high tops for Atoms Google’s advertising slump continues as generative AI looms threateningly over its future UAE launches green education program for schools ahead of COP28 in Dubai Slack Canvas arrives, but don’t call it a Notion clone Middle Eastern art collection fetches $2.9 million at Sotheby’s London exhibition South Korea’s Wemade to boost Saudi Arabia’s gaming sector These 3D-printed reef tiles double as a home for marine life Arabian Travel Market 2023 to focus on responsible travel Qatar to hold first Web Summit in the Middle East This is the AI we didn’t see coming: artificial imagination How social media makes us more susceptible to advertising Swivel chairs are back, plus 4 other design trends to keep on your radar for 2023 These wild AI-powered glasses can read your own lips What the Alphabet and Microsoft earnings calls tell us about the AI arms race Meta stock skyrockets as ad revenue proves resilient for Facebook and Instagram’s parent What I learned by trying 6 Twitter alternatives Hybrid work and the rise of AI: How leaders can navigate a future in flux Red Sea Global's ambitious horticultural venture aims to revolutionize biodiversity This singing sensation will perform at the Most Creative People In Business award night There’s now a whole genre of YouTube videos about ‘getting canceled’ Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra reveal the inside story of their popcorn brand These gardens improve air quality, decrease energy consumption, and even shield buildings There’s no such thing as being ‘too creative’ for business This campaign tackles Cairo’s road safety by turning billboards into street lights Frank Lloyd Wright channels his inner hypebeast to win over Gen Z Bang & Olufsen designed its new speaker for a long life, and inventible death Snap shares lose all of their 2023 gains as its AI fails to impress Why engineers need a seat at the leadership table, according to the CIO of Goldman Sachs A look at China’s designs for a fully reusable rocket How companies stopped worrying and are giving workers the hybrid workplace they want This is the most critical leadership skill in a crisis Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets on track, shows annual report These are the fastest-growing tech companies in the Middle East