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Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s pgLang launches a new creative agency Diversity in fashion vastly improved in the last 15 years. AI models will set it back Starbucks was a pioneer of the mobile-first shop. Now its getting rid of them How to make a superhero movie that actually stands out This AI gadget turns your dreams into mini movies No shoes, no screens, no problems—why these birthday party venues are bouncing Software nearly ate the world. Now builders and designers are taking it back Inside World, the first-ever human verification brand Samar Maakaroun believes complexity makes design more human Inside Netflix’s strategy to make Wednesday an outcast icon Airbnb’s Brian Chesky should be the next CEO of Disney The airline industry is ready for a creative reboot This auction is selling a treasure trove of vintage Apple tech What makes this massive TV set worth $30,000? Spotify just turned your phone into a DJ booth Most toothpaste tubes are recyclable. So why is nobody recycling them? This flying wind turbine can pull power from high in the sky Lego’s more-is-more strategy is working James Cameron reflects on 20 years of ‘Avatar’ and what he’s working on next Google claims its shady data collection protects us from ‘cognitive overload’ With over $2 billion lost to hacks, AI and blockchain analytics are crypto’s new defense Are incentives enough to build a sustainable film industry in the UAE? How the International Space Station recycles water Why the budget airlines in the Middle East are winning big Ford is reinventing the assembly line to make more affordable EVs, starting with a $30,000 electric truck Why is doing things differently essential for startups? These regional founders tell us What the Labubu craze says about the future of brand strategy How Helsinki cut its traffic deaths to zero The AI revolution means we need to redesign everything; it also means we get to redesign everything Will stablecoins bridge the gap between crypto and daily payments in the Gulf? Why Apple is taking this controversial symbol off its packaging Blast from the past: How brands are turning retro into revenue The $5 billion resort that might redefine the Middle East region’s tourism playbook GDP is broken. What should the Middle East measure instead? Could this shot end Lyme disease forever? How the Middle East is redefining the future of travel and tourism Unlocking Africa's next growth chapter through collaboration, infrastructure and smart technology How Lebanese entrepreneurs are turning crisis into a franchise boom This woman leader is redefining the way the UAE government innovates and serves Blockchain’s future hinges on privacy and identity, says Charles Hoskinson How intentional creativity is transforming business in the Middle East AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’ unveiled by Digital Dubai to promote awareness of digital initiatives New study finds microbial life in arid soils could transform sustainable agriculture in the UAE Applications are now open for the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards Abu Dhabi Agriculture Authority first in sector to receive AI management ISO certification KAUST researchers find key to extending water-based battery life Five reasons to apply for Fast Company Middle East’s Innovation in Design Awards 2025 MENA IT spending to hit $169 billion by 2026, says Gartner Sharjah to host first Middle East edition of global inclusion congress in 2025 Is mobile the future of food delivery in the Gulf? UAE travel report: AI gains traction, but personal interaction drives experience UAE urges youth inclusion in policy-making at UN Sustainable Development Forum Kuwait targets carbon neutrality by 2060 with new sustainability initiatives UAE launches first fully autonomous AI-powered parking system in Dubai HUMAIN deploys OpenAI’s latest models on Groq platform in Saudi Arabia Inside Qatar’s bold move toward electric mobility Saudi Arabia earns advanced rating in 2025 Digital Experience Index Abu Dhabi launches first vertical LPG tank system to enhance safety in food sector UAE Space Agency launches program to train next generation of Emirati space leaders Zayed International Airport awarded Level 3 status in global customer experience program How to make your entry stand out for the Innovation in Design Awards 2025 Dubai launches second AI accelerator to transform government services UAE and Russia sign landmark agreement to boost bilateral services trade and investment Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club announces Mansour Al Mansoori as new F1 powerboat racer Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranks eighth among world’s top landmarks in 2025 Here's how RTA Dubai aims to cut congestion and improve traffic flow Saudi Arabia tackles invasive species to power $5.87 billion blue economy vision How Etihad Rail could fast-track Kenya's regional connectivity and growth MENA IPOs raise $2.5 billion in Q2 2025, led by Saudi Arabia Dubai’s new Sky Support Complex aims to meet rising demand for aviation services A guide to writing a standout application for the Innovation in Design Awards 2025 Saudi Arabia rolls out VAT refund scheme to boost tourist spending Why countries can’t afford weak networks in a digital economy Bahrain posts robust Q1 growth on non-oil gains and investment surge Qatar Airways, Accenture partner to launch AI-powered aviation initiative Parkin and CAFU partner to bring on-demand car services to Dubai’s parking spaces UAE and Egypt strengthen Fatwa collaboration in the era of AI Saudi Arabia imports over 2.4 billion gaming consoles in two years Dubai’s GDP grew 4% in Q1, driven by healthcare boom  Saudi Arabia launches expedition to build nation’s first terrestrial ecosystem database PIF slashes gigaproject valuations by $8 billion amid delays and cost overruns Qatar climbs to 12th position in FDI Performance Index, doubling investment projects AI and clean energy give the Middle East a $232 billion opportunity UAE and Senegal rally partners to finance Africa’s water future Dubai Metro cuts costs and enhances safety with RTA’s AI inspection system Railbus breaks ground on solar-powered transit hub in Dubai UAE leads MENA M&A activity with $25.4 billion in first half of 2025 Dubai International Chamber attracts record 143 companies in H1 2025 Digital Dubai unveils UAE’s first AI-generated Emirati virtual family Green innovation takes root at QAM with launch of 'Liquid 3' tree Here’s how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is innovating brain aneurysm treatment How the ‘One Freezone Passport’ will streamline business expansion How SFD is expanding its global impact with $987 million in new loans Greenfield FDI projects in Saudi Arabia surge by 30% in H1 2025 Qatar’s digital payments cross $4.4 billion in July, led by POS and e-commerce MWC25 Doha expands agenda with smart city expo and digital leaders programme UAE investors rally behind local stocks amid global trade turmoil Women’s labor force participation hits 36% in Saudi Arabia, report finds Egypt, South Korea explore expanded investment and trade cooperation Strategic reforms and global deals set Kuwait on path to sustainable growth DP World partners with Japan’s Itochu to boost Africa trade Mortgage-backed securities debut in Saudi Arabia to boost housing finance Saudi Arabia to introduce AI curriculum to six million students in 2025 Google rolls out AI Mode to simplify complex searches in Africa Al Seer Marine launches NOVA, UAE’s first AI board observer in maritime sector Riyadh to introduce driverless monorail in Financial District by 2027 UAE advances cybersecurity with nation’s first quantum communications lab KACST trains Saudi University students in AI, robotics, and emerging tech Saudi Arabia launches HUMAIN Chat, first Arabic conversational AI app Saudi Arabia’s Humain begins building first AI data centers ahead of 2026 launch DEWA's green hydrogen initiative marks major milestone in clean energy GCC must invest $12–25 billion to become global hub for circular plastics KAUST develops model to prevent 5G interference with aircraft systems Honoring 50 years of progress on Emirati Women’s Day 2025 UAE’s Emirati women drive $16 billion economic impact UAE–New Zealand CEPA to boost trade to $5 billion by 2032 Kuwait expands private-sector opportunities for nationals under Vision 2035 Abu Dhabi Chamber welcomes over 2,875 Emirati businesswomen in first half of 2025 O Gold and Botim launch new digital channels for gold investment in the UAE Saudi Arabia captures 20% of MENA gaming market, $1.2 billion in revenues in 2024 UAE launches 50:50 Vision to shape the next 50 years of women’s advancement Work-friendly spaces in the UAE for the remote era Can AI level the playing field for women? Yes, the UAE is leading the way How Google is working with Hollywood to bring AI to filmmaking Is Apple getting ready to launch a PlayStation and Xbox competitor? This mom went viral for co-parenting with ChatGPT. Thousands are following her lead How the GCC is reimagining public services as future labs Google’s new Material 3 Expressive operating system is some of the company’s best design work in years Cloudflare vs. Perplexity: a web scraping war with big implications for AI What's driving the booming used EV market in the UAE? Exclusive: Google Gemini adds AI tutoring, heating up the fight for student users How social media users are using AI vision boards and ‘life trailers’ to manifest their dream lives Instagram launches map feature. It looks a lot like Snap Map Exclusive: Visa announces new cybersecurity protections in the wake of rising scams Google wants you to be a citizen data scientist People are turning to AI for companionship. Is that a problem? OpenAI unveils GPT-5 model, featuring improved coding and problem-solving chops The fintech fix for Saudi Arabia’s $80 billion SME credit crunch Podcasting is bigger than ever—but not without its growing pains What’s the future of AI-driven creativity in Dubai? Transparency Inside the looming AI-agents war that will redefine the economics of the web Teachers are warming up to using AI in classrooms Most people are using ChatGPT totally wrong—and OpenAI’s CEO just proved it Synthetic data is the new AI gold rush, but critics call it ‘data laundering’ This new flight deck technology is making flying safer, reducing delays, and curbing emissions Why Nvidia and AMD’s China pay-to-play deal with Trump could backfire Meta spent $27 million protecting Mark Zuckerberg last year, more than any other CEO Social media is dead. Meta has admitted as much. What now? Meet vibe coding’s nerdy but sane sibling Google did the math on AI’s energy footprint This startup claims it just outran Nvidia on its own turf Tech debt isn’t an ‘IT issue.’ It’s a business strategy Why AI surveillance cameras keep getting it wrong Google’s antitrust showdown could change how you search the web Bed rotting has gone mainstream Can artists really stop AI from stealing their work? These are the perks workers are looking for right now (and it’s not just to work from home) How to stop stress from hijacking your productivity Is it time for GCC workplaces to treat mental health like a business metric? Ready or not, Gen Z is managing you What a concussion taught me about leading through a crisis Why food is becoming the workplace benefit that really matters in 2025 How to start making work more fun How to respond to ‘quiet cracking,’ a new workplace threat No one has office friends anymore. Why that’s bad news for employers Is social media distorting Gen Z’s career expectations? Micro‑retirement is no longer a red flag in the GCC. It’s career growth What comes after agentic AI? This powerful new technology will change everything Gen-Z is becoming the ‘toolbelt generation.’ That could hurt your hiring chances AI is eating change management Agentic AI is here. But is the Middle East’s workforce ready? The secret to success in the AI Age: broadening yourself Did you just receive a ‘ghost promotion?’ Here’s how to tell Fear is paralyzing innovation. Here’s how to fix it Is the future of work waiting down the block? Why your brand needs an enemy Smarter AI is supercharging battery innovation Why your best ideas come when you stop trying so hard Egypt’s tough job market pushes job seekers to settle for less Does rudeness make leaders seem authentic? Am I old-fashioned about employee lateness? Sneaky time traps that cause you to work late The one foolproof way managers can help their team achieve more Why “because I said so” doesn’t work for leaders anymore