Site Map Site Map > 2023 > January Why art may be the secret to better stress management Doha is aiming to be the next tech capital Qatar's legal system adopts AI to improve accuracy and speed of legal proceedings Amazon is creating its own ‘Lord of the Rings’ massive multiplayer game Saudi announces $100 million investment in the film industry at Cannes ‘I wanted to focus the rest of my life on climate change’: Inside one CEO’s bold plan to capture carbon UAE rolls out AI guide for best use and effective management Sultan Al Neyadi becomes the first Arab astronaut to spacewalk Meet the robot that efficiently operates in desert terrain AI set to disrupt the MENA region’s tech ecosystem, says study Is technology the answer for food security in the Middle East? Scientists at KAUST find a novel way to store CO2 in solid form Blended finance critical to fight climate change Saudi Arabia launches new accelerator to boost SME growth Fast Company Middle East launches industry roundtable. The first edition will be on the creator economy This floating home may be the future of housing Transformers theme park to open in Saudi Arabia How are social entrepreneurs in Lebanon adapting to the crisis? AIM raises $13 billion funding for climate-smart agriculture Google to support AI research and foster sustainability goals in the UAE Why the power of brands is getting more tribal Astra Tech launches Botim 3.0 – an ultra app for everything Middle East job market bounces back with 18% increase after pandemic slump These homegrown Middle Eastern brands are fighting global competitors. Can they win? Is the Middle East ready for a liftoff in the global space industry? Can Middle Eastern halal food brands make their mark globally? Global shipping is under pressure to cut its carbon footprint. Can it reach those goals? ChatGPT is getting better at diagnosing disease. Just don’t ask it about sexual health ‘Statistically impossible’ heat extremes are already happening. These regions are the most at risk Twitter alternative Mastodon is fixing its confusing sign-up process—and adding new features This is what happens when you stop looking for faults in others Here’s how perfectionism may be hurting your bottom line Companies adopting AI need to move slowly and not break things Eva Longoria directed a movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Now, it’s crunch time NASA’s new wonder material can withstand the heat of hell Are homegrown brands in Gaza giving global soft-drink giants a run for their fizz? Bluesky invites are in high demand. Here’s what people are doing to get them How retirement looks different for Gen Z than it does for boomers The surge in women CEOs is no coincidence This luxury chauffeur-hailing service combines style with sustainability Metaverse can contribute $80 billion to GDP in MENA, $38 billion in Saudi Arabia UAE aims to host 40 million tourists by 2031 GCC countries fueling global Islamic finance industry growth What’s next for travel and tourism? Experts gather at ATM to explore Anghami and Citi partner with Most Creative People in Business Prompt engineer: Is the Middle East ready for AI’s hottest new job? Boston Dynamics robodog just got a ChatGPT brain. May it have mercy upon our souls ‘Godfather of AI’ quit Google to speak freely of the dangers of tech These egg whites were made in a lab—but they’re identical to the real thing Real-time transactions in the UAE to reach 146 million by 2027 This sustainable jewelry is made of lab-grown diamonds and recycled silver and gold This program is helping hundreds of refugees start their own businesses COP28 must foster trust among countries, says Dr Sultan Al Jaber How Dell is infusing sustainability across its businesses This startup uses volcanic rock dust to suck carbon dioxide out of the air Palm oil is responsible for massive deforestation. This startup developed an alternative Plugging methane leaks is one of the fastest ways to fight climate change. These satellites find the leaks What are the top destinations for MENA travelers? Find out 5 ways you can use the Internet sustainably Is real circularity achievable? These Middle East brands show the way forward The problem with green hydrogen How AI can be used to cut a $1 trillion healthcare problem Reddit’s anti-NFT NFTs smashed records as crypto’s reputation hit rock bottom. How did that happen? This tablet turns images into tactile displays for people who are visually impaired Emirates and Etihad Airways collaborate to enable passengers to fly on a single ticket This device makes it easy to capture and reuse a building’s wastewater This handheld device is designed to help firefighters put out EV fires This massive zero-emissions truck can help shrink mining’s footprint Airbnb is going back to its apartment-sharing roots with Rooms amid tighter regulation An AI startup pledges to help, not replace, journalists How companies can solve the mental health crisis happening in the workforce UAE jumps five slots to 37th rank on UN technology index MENA economic growth to slow down to 3.1% in 2023, says IMF A team of scientists explain how to get measurably happier by doing one simple thing Why aviation sustainability in the Middle East could be a bumpy ride Hallucinations, data leaks, toxic language: How Arthur AI is draining the ChatGPT cesspool L.A. smog hospitalized him as a kid. Now this Gen-Z climate activist is fighting for a cleaner planet How AI is transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia I tried the new Microsoft Bing AI, and it wants to be the future of everything Microsoft opens AI-powered Bing to all, amping up pressure on Google Apple revenue declines are getting more common, but iPhone sales are staying solid The crypto-to-AI pivot was a mirage. How AI could make crypto bigger than ever Why did GM kill the Chevy Bolt, its most popular electric vehicle? New research: Twitter bot detection tools aren’t very good Researcher Meredith Whittaker says AI’s biggest risk isn’t ‘consciousness’—it’s the corporations that control them Can this former CEO fix the World Bank? How the [bleep] changed television This AI detection tool raised $3.5 million to check the internet for computer-generated work Want to hire someone creative? Don’t do any of these things Nintendo experimented its way to a brilliant logo Nike’s Air cushion technology was failing. Then Michael Jordan came along How to figure out if you are burned out, or fed up, with work How influx of data can hurt our decision-making Mastering the art of disagreeing in the moment World needs fossil fuels, complete switch not possible yet, says UAE minister at AIM summit Our Most Creative People in Business 2023 is a region-spanning list of extraordinary achievers What’s the cost of cutting oil and gas emissions by 2030? A massive $600 billion After hybrid work, is the Middle East ready for hybrid education? Executives from leading companies share how to achieve responsible AI This startup uses AI to design better EV batteries A countertop device that makes water from thin air From Netflix to HBO, the terrible design of streaming is ruining TV Planned obsolescence is killing the planet. Designers should focus on ‘planned longevity’ instead Tech companies to free users: Time to pay up How OpenAI may keep enterprises from building their own AI models Fintech is helping DIFC grow faster than Dubai's economy Khazna Data Center signs $250 million deal with Egypt Could playing video games get you a better job? Why the VP of Microsoft Teams says meetings are bankrupting our time and energy Is the wellness industry in the Middle East witnessing a healthy growth? Green Goals Summit to focus on accelerating solutions to mitigate climate change What is Apple’s play in AI? Why art, design—and even body image—are deflating The payments industry in the Middle East is growing. What is fueling this? Writers vs. robots: Hollywood moved toward automation long before AI Virtual coworking spaces aim to offer best of remote productivity and in-person collaboration Can ChatGPT improve customer experience? DEWA is betting on it 5 strategies to build a business with limited resources Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash musical Hamilton coming to Abu Dhabi Can quantum computing lead the next sustainability revolution in the Middle East? Hold the postmortem: The metaverse was never alive in the first place Where’s my self-driving car? Google’s first folding phone is inspired by a Moleskine notebook Google and Adobe have a secret weapon against Microsoft and OpenAI Meet Google’s new AI Search. And its feisty alter ego What makes a logo feel ‘normal’? Starlink users are happy with their service Expedia is betting that AI will change the way we travel Google’s I/O announcements reveal a sprint to catch up with OpenAI/Microsoft in generative AI Gmail’s AI can now write emails for you Scale AI unveils its full-stack generative AI platform Airtable is bringing AI to your workflow that could help make your team more productive Get woke and go broke? New data suggests otherwise Dyson’s new $500 invention combines a straightener and hairdryer into one machine Adidas won’t burn unsold Yeezy products but will likely donate proceeds to charity instead Elon Musk says he’s found a new CEO to lead Twitter These high-tech sneakers tell you when they need to be recycled Dubai retains top spot in attracting greenfield FDI projects It’s confirmed: The internet is one big shopping mall I unintentionally created a biased AI algorithm 25 years ago, and tech companies haven’t learned from my mistake Apple says small App Store developers are booming How to get comfortable with, and even enjoy, doing tedious work UAE is the global leader in social media, finds a new report UAE sets sights on ‘circular trade’ for economic growth Masdar and IRENA team up to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 Saudi Arabia is ready for movie action. Can it get rolling? Kuwait is facing the challenge of rising sea levels. How can it adapt and overcome? Parents: AI bots will want to be friends with your kids. We shouldn’t let them Linda Yaccarino is Twitter’s new CEO: Here’s what to know Streetwear legend Bobby Hundreds explains why NFTs are a scam—but also the future Experts: Tucker Carlson’s move to Twitter may turn off users—and advertisers—from the platform Now anyone can have their own Disney studio, thanks to generative AI UAE urges more financing for decarbonization in GCC Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi to blast off to ISS on May 21 Saudi Arabia's RCU reveals plans for AZULIK AlUla, an eco-luxury resort set for 2027 UAE begins corporate tax registration for public joint stock companies and private entities Make it in the Emirates Forum to boost multibillion dollar deals Google: AI should never be credited as an inventor Power plants may soon go all in on carbon capture. But does it actually work? Bayanat and Yahsat to broaden commercial opportunities in UAE’s space industry This is what some of our honorees had to say at the Most Creative People in Business 2023 These were the best moments of the Most Creative People in Business 2023 Will COP28 be solution-driven? Experts at the Green Goals Summit urge to seize the opportunity Cloud Computing set to contribute 2.5% to UAE's economy in next 10 years Tourism to contribute 10% of UAE’s economy in 2023 Terry George’s action-thriller Riverman to be shot in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Lebanon’s cash economy is a major impediment to recovery, says World Bank In Pictures: A night of celebrating creativity at the Most Creative People in Business 2023 To innovate in uncertain times, think like an urbanist Quantum physics could offer a new way to study biology—and the results could change our understanding of life itself Why constantly apologizing can sabotage strong leaders Inside Gen Z’s conflicting passions for both sustainability and shopping Why leaders must resist the ESG backlash Climate change first went viral 70 years ago Generative AI that can change anyone’s race is probably not a great idea This $100,000 floating sofa doubles as a life raft Ray-Ban’s new sunglasses are inside out on purpose These toothbrush handles are custom designed for the 360 million people with dexterity issues Covid changed the architecture profession forever These floating triangle buildings could be the future of coastal cities Tesla advertising is its best shot to escape Elon Musk’s toxic brand Beware: Your sarcasm can scuttle your success Money isn’t real Amazon shareholders can hold the company accountable for its plastic pollution. Will they? Saudi Arabia's industrial sector flourishes with foreign and joint investments exceeding $144 billion MBR Explorer: UAE’s new space mission to explore asteroid belt Rayyanah Barnawi makes history as Saudi Arabia's first woman astronaut Qatar's construction industry transforms with a focus on sustainability Experts at Green Goals Summit highlight the need for Innovation and investment for net zero by 2050 Sixteen years ago, Martin Amis unwittingly encapsulated the problem with AI-generated writing What the gravitational wave detector LIGO reveals about the universe Reddit’s head of global foresight says ‘trends have lost all meaning’ How the convergence of AI and sustainability is driving climate action Is technology still a good career path? 14 leaders weigh in on the opportunities Qatar unveils $275 billion plan to boost foreign investments Meta’s Twitter alternative could be a big boost for the company How do we protect kids from cybersecurity threats? Google Cloud expands presence in Qatar with new regional hub One invaluable leadership lesson from the inventors of the internet NEOM Green Hydrogen Company secures $8.4 billion deal for production facility 5 ways to make sure employees know you respect them—and why that’s crucial for success DEWA explores collaboration with World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization for urban sustainability Dubai shines as a culinary hotspot: Michelin Guide Dubai unveils 2023 list What is the business case for sustainability? The self-help market in the Middle East is booming. What is powering this? Welcome to the 2080s, where a third of the planet might live in climate peril Social media is driving the teen health crisis, warns surgeon general, and Big Tech must act Saudia and Accenture team up to offer new AI-powered services Anthropic pulls in another $450 million to build safe AI 3 interview questions recruiters are asking right now, related to the future of work This is how generative AI is liberating workers from the office This free tool tells you the carbon footprint of your home or office 5 steps for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from your company’s supply chain Performing Goodness: The rise of ‘ethical theater’ in UX These are the key takeaways of the Green Goals Summit 2023 Can AI boost accessibility and inclusiveness in the Middle East? How in5 is changing the game for startups Does AI need a watchdog? OpenAI thinks so The business case for investing in employee wellbeing For Elon Musk’s co-investors, Twitter’s value may have plunged by more than 60% Power dressing for work is back. Here’s how to do it 5 ways technology is revolutionizing water conservation The guy behind ‘Balenciaga Pope’ wants people to stop stealing his AI-generated images How Gen Z should think about wealth today Sheikh Mohammed greenlights 78 environmental initiatives for COP28 TaxGTP, the first AI tax assistant, introduced in UAE Hy24 seeks investors for MENA's hydrogen market expansion ADNOC and Taqa partner to develop sustainable seawater treatment plant Experts at the Green Goals Summit demand bold decisions for meaningful outcomes at COP28 How to be on the lookout for misinformation when using generative AI Luxury air travel is taking off again. And Fly FIVE might have a clear runway The surprising reason Coca-Cola is struggling to slash its carbon emissions NEOM commits $8.4 billion to construct green hydrogen plant TII introduces Falcon 40B, an open-source AI model for research and commercial ventures Ethical AI explained: Why companies need to think about their tech’s potential harms Brands can’t sit out the culture wars—whether they like it or not Consumers in the Middle East are shifting to a plant-based diet. Is the local industry taking note? What was HBO Max thinking? 3 experts decode the rebrand blunder of the year Not even makeup artists are safe from generative AI FIFA’s 2026 World Cup logo is part of a confounding branding trend in sports I tried Photoshop’s new generative AI tools. They’re not going to steal your design job—yet Generative AI intrigues small-business owners, but many aren’t sure what to do with it How visual collaboration can improve hybrid workplaces How can COP28 maximize its impact on climate action? Why don’t we pay people a basic income to conserve nature? Just how bad is generative AI for the environment? Dubai unveiling zero-emission public transport initiative by 2050 Aviation sector embracing transformative tech to achieve Vision 2030 goals Gaming to contribute $6 billion to MENA’s economy by 2027 Saudi Arabia's card payments market set to reach $142 billion by 2030 Experts at the Green Goals Summit say every cog in the circular economy’s wheel is important 5 ways to build a personal brand focused on impact, not ego What is a black box? A computer scientist explains what it means when AI is designed to be obscured Innovation and sustainability driving payments ecosystem growth in the region How ChatGPT can boost workplace efficiency 4 ways AI will transform personalized learning Who is the best leader on ‘Ted Lasso’? This season, it’s hard to tell Happiness is overrated. Make these mindset shifts to find meaning in each moment Saudi Arabia's SEZs secure $12.6 billion in investments Electric vehicle adoption surpasses 1% in UAE car market, says energy minister Home cleaning products pollute the environment. This UAE-based startup is trying to change that POV: Let’s not forget Isaac Asimov’s advice on developing ethical AI AI is going to change the design profession, but not necessarily for the worse What a debt limit deal could mean for NASA What is the real point of all these letters warning about AI? NASA’s moon rocket is already $6 billion over budget and behind schedule AI warning: Human extinction threat should be a ‘global priority,’ say experts Shortform helps you save time with 15-minute book summaries How brain signals can help us objectively measure chronic pain Mastering conflict resolution in remote teams UAE launches AI chatbot to ease access to government services UAE unveils tax grouping norms ahead of corporate tax launch tomorrow UAE-based creatives create fantasy game to predict Cannes Lions winners MENA’s infrastructure development faces a funding gap of $993 billion, says new report