Site Map Site Map > 2026 > January As the iPod makes a comeback, here are some pointers to use it The renewable energy shift is accelerating. And it is reshaping global markets Is ‘Founder Mode’ sustainable for modern leaders? Emirates launches next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on Airbus A380 Inside the rise of ambient retail in the Middle East DET–HSBC partnership sharpens Dubai’s access to global capital markets Has the Middle East just turned its biggest digital risk into a business edge? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI Anthropic’s office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company Zendaya and On frame their latest collaboration through a cinematic campaign A new era of mobility begins as Dubai completes its first Air Taxi station In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you AD Ports Group activates alternative corridors to protect Gulf supply chains amid disruption Baume & Mercier debuts Joia and Riviera 73, pairing jewellery-led design with sport-inspired heritage Patek Philippe showcases 20 new timepieces and rare innovations at Watches & Wonders 2026 UAE marks Earth Day with new push across biodiversity, clean energy and water security initiatives Binance joins UAE civic drive to strengthen unity and community engagement Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils ‘Valley of Inventions’ and 15 new timepieces at Watches and Wonders 2026 I built an AI poem generator. I wasn’t prepared for how people would use it Attention spans have dropped by two-thirds in the past 20 years. Here’s how to reclaim yours Meta is reportedly building a Mark Zuckerberg AI clone Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority launches sensory rooms to support passengers with autism These ‘smart molecules’ could change how we detect and treat cancer Saudi Arabia’s $550 million bet powers Lucid’s robotaxi ambitions with Uber Misdiagnosis, stigma, silence. Maha Gorton’s Her Health Majlis is breaking all three in women’s healthcare How the UAE’s financial system is evolving under the Central Bank’s 2025 strategy Dubai’s VARA sets out first structured framework for virtual asset issuance World Bank holds Egypt growth outlook steady as inflation eases gradually Sheikh Mohammed highlights UAE unity as a reflection of national pride and resilience DIFC rolls out temporary payment support measures to support business stability Science explains why you wake up at 3 a.m., and how to go back to sleep This simple trick can help you win your team’s trust Did Anthropic just soft-launch the scariest AI model yet? Instagram’s awkward ‘link in bio’ work-around might be on its way out Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here’s how The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business How new perspectives come from moonwalking NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along? Saudi Arabia’s PIF approves 2026–2030 strategy to drive next phase of economic transformation Egypt’s $60 billion FDI ambition signals a new phase of economic momentum Dubai rolls out large-scale AI workforce program. It targets 50,000 employees to boost productivity and innovation Jaeger-LeCoultre launches Master Control Chronometre with new precision certification Dubai deepens SME role in real estate through Dubai SME–DLD partnership Zegna introduces MEMORIE, a six-fragrance collection inspired by memory and heritage Digital health twins for disease prediction and intervention. Why not? AI anxiety is turning volatile Every leader wants to change the world. Here’s how to tell if you’re actually doing so OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure Saudi Arabia’s industrial cities surpass $400 billion in investments amid diversification push How influencers fiercely strategize behind the scenes a Coachella Workplaces are pushing out working mothers—and paying the cost AI companies are tightening token limits. The last one to blink may win The Gulf built its networks for speed. Now it's rebuilding them for resilience Dubai Chambers sharpens China focus with push into digital economy Google rolls out Personal Intelligence in Gemini across the Arab world Hermès brings skeletonized watchmaking into focus for 2026 Cartier reshapes its icons with Roadster, Santos-Dumont and Baignoire at Watches & Wonders 2026 Welcome to the anxiety economy: How it’s reshaping the way we cope, spend, and live Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis on the long game of AI Over 360 firms join Dubai–Oman talks to strengthen supply chains Egypt launches AI aerial platform to track pollution sources and support 100 Million Trees initiative UAE advances projects covering 430 million square metres and serving 3 million residents by 2040 POS platforms are becoming lenders. Here's what that means for GCC merchants Are you micromanaging yourself out of a job? AI data centers have a human rights problem Consumers in the Middle East expect more than ever—are brands paying attention? Addicted to social media? This adorable, infuriating cat will stop you from doomscrolling You may not notice if an AI chatbot responds with ads. Here’s how to tell Private sector hiring lifts Saudi women’s employment past 1 million UAE launches program to train 1,000 Emirati family entrepreneurs Saudi Arabia reveals $267 million Dammam Sports City project Why experience is becoming the real product for brands in the Middle East Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘Most people will lose their job to somebody who uses AI’—not to AI itself Apple’s new CEO is a hardware guy, but software is his biggest challenge 5 ways Tim Cook remade Apple Clean energy reaches 45% in Abu Dhabi. Efficiency drive targets 22% lower electricity use by 2030 Oman unveils $243 million food security investment pipeline across agriculture and fisheries The aviation industry has a data problem. Not a capacity problem Dubai SME partners with noon Food to scale Emirati F&B businesses through digital platform Efficiency built the Middle East’s first wave of cloud adoption. Risk is shaping the next AI is eliminating one of the biggest bottlenecks of car design Plug-in solar is coming. Here’s how much you could save on electric bills Dubai unveils AED 34 billion Golden Line. Metro network to expand 35% by 2032 UAE GCAA rolls out AI-powered open data platform to drive aviation innovation Ten Arabic books that defined a region’s identity and continue to shape its cultural consciousness Saudi Arabia sets world record in desalination efficiency at Yanbu plant Abu Dhabi signs MoUs to strengthen startup ecosystem and youth entrepreneurship AD Ports Group and NYU Abu Dhabi team up to optimize port operations with predictive intelligence Write and ride: Uber’s 'Pass It On' notebooks spread unity in the UAE The new face of cyber resilience: Why prevention is no longer enough ‘We are very nerdy’: An exclusive interview with Ikea’s top designer Sorry, Reese Witherspoon is correct about AI The simple mental habit every high-performer shares UAE targets 50% autonomous AI integration across government by 2028 Limited-edition UAE heritage 'Proud of UAE' coins launched with proceeds supporting social initiatives GCC women’s employment climbs to 7.3 million, participation hits 39.3% in 2025 DIEZ and VOLT UAE partner to develop AI-ready data center in Dubai Silicon Oasis Chinese firms plan $2.4 billion investment in Egypt logistics hub UAE launches $1.36 million Social Content Fund to boost AI-driven creator economy UAE’s OPEC exit signals shift toward energy autonomy and flexibility Digital Dubai launches AI Integration Matrix to scale adoption across government entities Why Middle East businesses are accelerating the shift to transparent supply chains DEWA achieves world’s lowest outage time at 0.82 minutes per customer in 2025 Dubai Chambers discusses strengthening textile sector resilience amid global shifts Abu Dhabi Chamber convenes public-private forum to advance supply chain strategy ‘Bouncing back’ is a myth. Here’s what real resilience looks like What participation in forums like BRICS and G20 means for the UAE’s long-term strategy Silal expands ‘Ensure Essentials’ initiative to strengthen UAE food security and supply chain resilience IMF sees Saudi Arabia as third-fastest growing G20 economy by 2027 Inside DIFC's plans to become the world's first AI-native financial center Dubai Lynx introduces See It Be It MENA to push more women into creative leadership ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ has an important lesson for AI skeptics A decision-making framework for solopreneurs Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive) Egypt brings forward renewable energy target to 45% by 2028 John Ternus named new CEO of Apple, will replace Tim Cook in September From AI to niche and co-creation: Are investors switching bets? Oman emerges as a key link in Dubai Chambers’ regional trade strategy UAE expands renewable footprint as capacity crosses 7.7GW $124.6 billion in SME credit marks a 33% increase. Saudi Arabia deepens its push toward private sector growth Dubai strengthens its role in digital asset markets through property tokenization Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook—and winning because of it This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable Gulf retailers have the data to unlock hidden revenue. But most aren't using it Phishing emails drive 75% of cyberattacks in the UAE, officials say UAE enters world’s top 10 exporters as trade surges past $1.6 trillion Dubai Healthcare City Authority introduces new economic measures to support businesses UAE ramps up global clean energy push with 2026 project pipeline AI’s real infrastructure might be sitting in your living room Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple’s ‘Finder Guy’ mascot Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms How entrepreneurs are staying resilient as the conflict drags on How can companies in the Middle East manage AI displacement before it becomes a crisis? Crisis on crisis: Are we putting the future off? How NASA designed the Artemis II space suits for a worst-case scenario Uber rolls out discounted rides to boost footfall for local businesses in the UAE UAE warns of risks to global trade from maritime route disruptions Dubai’s $272 million stimulus bets on flexibility as the next engine of economic resilience Masdar and TotalEnergies form $2.2 billion renewable energy joint venture in Asia Dubai rolls out crypto derivatives framework to tighten oversight and boost digital asset ambitions IMF, IEA and World Bank move to contain fallout from deepening energy crisis OpenAI’s gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company’s profitability and cash burn ‘I don’t want to waste my days’: Eva Longoria on thriving in your 50s How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company’s theme parks Dubai outlines ambitious strategy to expand schools, funding, and talent development by 2028 Dubai sets one-year deadline to unify all government services under single platform UAE’s crisis response shows that businesses can be a social safety net A driverless future starts in Dubai. Taxis hit the streets without drivers Digital risk is now a business resilience issue. Not an IT problem Saudi launches platform linking businesses to transport providers across GCC This simple website tells you if you’re eating a stolen KitKat I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected How UAE workplaces are leading with clarity in uncertain times Yes, it’s possible to lead without dominating. Here’s how How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next NASA made a typeface using satellite images of the Earth UAE launches 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory to redefine humanitarian food support Saudi Arabia awards $490 million contract for national contemporary art museum in Diriyah UAE launches $272.2 million industrial resilience fund to localize 5,000 essential products Why the UAE’s debt strategy is drawing global attention for its financial stability Why Spotify is betting on intentional listening over endless scrolling Can the Gulf become an AI builder, not just a buyer? Why designers make better entrepreneurs than they think Why VCs keep changing their mind about what’s hot and not UAE ranks first globally in entrepreneurship for fifth consecutive year Monshaat launches sports innovation incubator to boost Saudi entrepreneurship SMEs with IP rights see up to 65% higher value, Saudi official says How Yemeni coffee shops in North America are rebranding a war-torn nation Saudi Arabia introduces logistics observatory to strengthen supply chain resilience Abu Dhabi opens rooftop solar to homes in self-supply policy expansion ADEED marks Abu Dhabi’s push into next-gen supply chains. Built for an unpredictable global trade environment A more urgent push defines Egypt’s next phase of energy sector growth Saudi Arabia launches Sandbox to fast-track housing and municipal innovation Sports Investment Forum 2026 highlights Saudi Arabia’s push to grow its sports economy UAE to host World Bank and IMF annual meetings in Abu Dhabi in 2029 This is the biggest risk a company can take in the age of AI The Gulf’s shifting environment is driving a more confident and focused approach to business Quotas aren’t enough. It’s time women leaders drive real influence in boardrooms FedEx is using AI to rethink how and when supply chain delays are detected and managed GCC banks post $37.4 billion revenue as credit growth drives expansion Saudi Arabia links 27 heritage sites with national parks to boost eco-cultural tourism Egypt scales water adaptation strategy with $31.4 million climate project New study finds 80% of women leaders are shaping AI strategy Anthropic will use its biggest, baddest AI model to protect against cyberattacks How the UAE is emerging as a stabilizing force amid regional turbulence UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network ecosystem ‘Resilience is built ahead of disruption’: DHL’s Orkun Saruhanoglu on future-proofing supply chains Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector poised to draw $6.3 billion in foreign capital Abu Dhabi real estate boom continues as deals reach $18 billion Saudi Arabia data center sector surges under Vision 2030 with $4.26 billion investment NASA to Artemis II: ‘Use a T-shirt to block the sunlight’ in our $24 billion spaceship Dubai Founders HQ and Plug and Play fast-track startup–corporate deals Latifa bint Mohammed launches the ‘Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio’ Saudi Arabia rolls out Hadaf for Leadership to build next generation of business leaders Sharjah unveils AED 1,000 instant industrial license to boost manufacturing MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. 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