Site Map Site Map > 2024 > January Nike has a secret design archive. This new museum show takes you inside of it Bang & Olufsen’s new $1,500 headphones are designed to last forever The surprising downside of self-service kiosks and how restaurants can fix it ‘I didn’t want to get wrinkles’: The alarming effects of tweens using antiaging products This iconic sneaker brand disappeared for 40 years. Now it’s making a comeback You don’t need to be a ’90s kid to know: Millennial nostalgia is now driving culture Solo dining is on the rise. Here’s how restaurants are responding This is how architects are designing for water scarcity in the Middle East These 3 designers turned their biggest failures into success—here’s how Disney’s unexpected strategy for turning a movie into a global phenomenon Generative AI promised limitless creation—instead, it’s all about summarization Adobe’s top technologist on what makes an AI tool good enough to launch Research shows that funny reviews are a double-edged sword Why SpaceX suits look so sleek, and NASA’s look so clunky Tupperware: A timeline of the iconic brand’s defining moments Who is Nike’s new CEO? Elliott Hill—many old employees’ favorite pick for the job The best alternative to Sony’s $700 PS5 is this $36 book This Bahraini entrepreneur aims to clean up the menstrual care industry This artist transforms the ordinary into extraordinary with dirham-sized art The world’s first AI art museum is designed to challenge our brains OpenAI’s logo scare, Duolingo makes a piano, and Mozilla gets a rebrand This concrete was made from old seashells that trap water and prevent flooding Regenerative agriculture is the future of farming - and it’s taking hold in the MENA region This is what climate change does to your brain, according to a neuroscientist Zayed Airport perfectly balances modernity with tradition, says Bora Isbulan of Plaza Premium Group Will AI make healthcare more inclusive and affordable? How Google’s new AI tool helps cities deal with extreme heat Bill Gates talks climate change, AI—and whether billionaires should exist The world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year, study shows Remote work is allowing Lebanon’s workforce to be hired by overseas companies Could you live without a refrigerator? Science may soon make chilling everything unnecessary The floral scent of your body wash is likely made from petrochemicals. This pilot is trying it with flowers instead Can BNPL empower retailers in the Middle East to drive customer loyalty and growth? The role of technology in sustainability Brands in the Middle East need to turn their customer service teams into experience teams Women in MENA are struggling to navigate the investment world. Here's why The future of construction is innovation and sustainability More people, more problems: Why growing coastal cities are vulnerable to climate disasters The lithium rush: How the UAE and Saudi Arabia are racing to power their EV ambitions How Saudi Arabia's $38 billion investment will redefine the gaming industry This is how Saudi Arabia is turning logistics into a strategic advantage The GCC is becoming a top culinary tourism destination. So, what's cooking? Innovation in agriculture could combat climate crisis, says H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak This e-commerce brand is leveraging tech to gain insights Want a new job? Get some ‘green skills,’ stat Will the economic impact of the escalating Middle East conflict multiply? Earth, the doctor will see you now Does AI have a role in defining a company’s purpose? Here’s what business leaders say This is why the Middle East is turning innovation into a strategic priority Women who played sports are more likely to be business leaders Is the Middle East’s DIY economy unfair to women? 3 reasons to transition to sustainable technology How is AI reshaping the advertising and PR industries? Impact Council members deliberate Why Volvo is slowing down its all-electric plans Pickles and ice cream? Chefs in the Middle East are using AI to cook up the future of food UAE's BRICS membership aligns with Vision 2031, enhancing global partnerships Kuwait’s ministry to acquire 2,500 MW of solar power from citizens Saudi Arabia's fintech sector rakes in $1.84 billion in VC funding since 2018 Makkah’s new tree planting initiative aims to increase green spaces and cut carbon emissions Gushcloud and Talent Plus partner to transform MENA's creator economy UAE shoppers showcase stronger brand loyalty than GCC counterparts Changan Automobile boosts Middle East presence Qatar's new law aims to boost employment in the private sector National banks boost UAE stock market investments by $1.19 billion Saudi Arabia surpasses fintech targets with 224 active companies and $186 million in deals Saudi Arabia accelerates industrial expansion with $10.2 billion investment and 410 new licenses Jordan boosts water infrastructure with $56.4 million in new agreements with USAID and German Development Bank Oman launches national adaptation plan to tackle climate change UAE rolls out comprehensive plan to tackle financial crime Saudi Arabia unveils digital identity verification for financial sector Saudi Arabia’s tech sector poised for $4 billion profit boost with GenAI by 2028 UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant, Barakah to supply 25% of nation’s electricity Qatar's banking sector grows 6.4% with total assets reaching $549.9 billion UAE signs $2.3 billion deal for Jordan railway project, connecting Aqaba Port to mining hubs Sheikh Hamdan appoints new CEOs across Dubai government entities Emirates Development Bank launches AI Wave program to drive AI literacy and adoption UAE tourism surges with $27 billion investment goal aligned with National Strategy 2031 Saudi Arabia’s PIF to boost annual spending to $70 billion by 2025 EWEC launches reduced energy tariff initiative to boost industrial growth across four emirates UAE Achieves strong first quarter growth with $117.16 billion GDP Saudi Arabia's ecommerce sector expected to exceed $13.2 billion by 2025 Abu Dhabi’s Mira Aerospace conducts high-altitude platform test flights Qatar’s tourism revenue expected to reach $1.17 billion in 2024 Saudi Arabia teams up with UK tech firm to develop $3.3 billion sports complex New $1.23 billion Dubai National University aims to boost higher education Abu Dhabi's AI industry grows 41.3% in H1 2024, adding 90 new companies Egypt unveils tax incentives to simplify business operations and boost economy Saudi Arabia commits $2.5 billion to environmental sustainability and regional collaboration Saudi Arabia targets 12% GDP contribution from AI by 2030 ADIO's Zayed City schools project marks UAE’s debut in public-private education partnerships UAE banks' capital and reserves surge to $134.8 billion Oman Investment Authority plans IPOs to boost market funds and diversify economy Oman’s industrial sector contributes 10% to GDP with 9.2% growth SDAIA collaborates with Microsoft to enhance generative AI and Arabic LLMs UAE achieves 70% growth in renewable energy capacity, boosts investments to $12 billion Sheikh Hamdan unveils RDI Grant to strengthen Dubai’s research and development sector Saudi Arabia unveils three-year strategy to enhance market transparency and foreign investment Saudi Arabia's equity market soars with 50 new listings expected by 2024 Oman unveils $430 million investment projects in key sectors to attract foreign capital GCC highlights circular carbon economy in climate strategy Saudi Arabia’s entertainment authority allocates $26.6 million fund for SMEs Saudi Crown Prince announces $5 billion investment in Egypt Middle East renewable energy investments to reach $75.63 billion by 2030 Saudi Arabia ranks 4th globally in UN's digital services index Dubai to launch electric air taxis by Q1 2026 Saudi Arabia launches Tamkeen Initiative to empower tech professionals in MSMEs Web Summit gears up to host its biggest edition in Lisbon this November UAE issues new mandate for private firms to reserve board seats for women Mubadala Energy's sustainability report records GHG emissions reduction GCC economic growth to double to 4.4% in 2025 Aramco and SLB partner to drive digital decarbonization in the industrial sector Saudi Arabia allocates $533 million to enhance agricultural projects and food security PIF’s new company aims to create immersive cultural exhibitions in Saudi Arabia UAE targets 1.4 million tons of hydrogen production annually by 2031 Saudi Arabia’s industrial investments reach $400 billion after expat fee elimination UAE establishes FADA to boost its strategic space capabilities Oman accelerates green mobility with 300% rise in electric vehicles Saudi Arabia sees 73% rise in international visitors in 2024, leading G20 tourism growth Oman launches new tourism initiative to boost Musandam's economy Oman unveils AI program to strengthen national economic growth Masdar secures funding for Serbia's Čibuk 2 wind farm Dubai and Abu Dhabi to see over 150% surge in centi-millionaire populations by 2040 Sultan Al Jaber urges tripling global renewable energy by 2030 to meet 1.5°C climate goal Emirates NBD partners with Chalhoub Group for $26.7 million sustainable finance initiative Egypt has allocated 300 billion in infrastructure development over 10 years UAE partners with IRENA to boost climate goals in 20 developing nations KAUST, Toyota, and Abdul Latif Jameel partner to drive Saudi Arabia's hydrogen goals LinkedIn's top startups list highlights Saudi Arabia's growing ecosystem 81% of new renewable energy projects now cost less than fossil fuels, says IRENA Microsoft expands global engineering development center network to the UAE Egypt targets 42% renewable energy by 2040 GCC retail sector set for 4.6% annual growth, reaching $386.9 billion by 2028: Report UAE becomes first MENA country to join Ocean Panel for Sustainable Ocean Management Etihad Water and Khalifa University collaborate to enhance water treatment in UAE How Dubai's gaming visa is attracting global talent to the UAE Saudi Arabia targets $1.7 trillion in tourism infrastructure by 2030 Qatar’s retail sector surges with $5.5 billion Simaisma Project Drones cut carbon emissions by 66% in Saudi Arabia's nature reserve This is how leaders can deliver constructive criticism effectively Why gender-neutral language matters in the workplace How to cultivate employee loyalty in an era of job-hopping How these two probes are helping researchers understand solar wind Why platform stations are better than satellites for global internet connectivity AI’s golden rule: Good data inputs equal better AI outputs 3 ways AI and robotics in kitchens can disrupt society From farm to fork: How AI is transforming the food industry in the UAE Why will.i.am believes AI will change radio forever How #BookTok made the Kindle the internet’s latest obsession OpenAI cofounder’s new AI startup SSI raises $1 billion Fridgescaping, explained: Why influencers are decorating the inside of their fridges with flowers AI is still a double-edged sword in the classroom Say goodbye to static user interfaces How to get the most out of Claude’s AI superpowers Where the next billion creatives will come from It’s time to get your iPhone ready for iOS 18. Here’s how Hyperloop test launch signals a step forward for the transit system The iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button is about so much more than the camera Your market research may be suffering with AI—here’s why 80% of the information we generate becomes ‘dark data.’ This is how to bring it to light The PlayStation 5 Pro is Sony’s most baffling console release Why Apple’s iPhone event felt like such a horn of plenty Why Reddit is the internet’s last great hope OpenAI’s new o1 models push AI to PhD-level intelligence How AI is driving new paradigms in creative industries AI is confusing. This tool helps you make sense of the tech SpaceX’s first private spacewalk is completed by tech billionaire AI won’t replace marketers—but it will make their jobs easier Leaving X? Here’s how to delete your account and keep your data The Apple AI features that could actually matter Korean GenAI firm to expand in the MENA region with localized services Who’s to blame when AI goes awry? Medieval theology can help decide As Wi-Fi turns 25, here’s a look at how it was really created These 5 new iPhone features will radically improve your work life Forget founder mode. All of Elon Musk’s companies need manager mode SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew with tech billionaire returns after first private spacewalk Even with a $150 billion valuation, OpenAI is far from a sure bet We’re so close to the perfect foldable phone Snap’s new AR Spectacles are fun. Too bad they’re not for consumers (yet) Instagram launches ‘teen accounts’ as child safety laws loom Manage GenAI tools like a smart intern Will ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ be able to stump expert-level AI? Tesla and Volvo drivers using partial automation tech were studied. Here are the results How ‘smell phones’ would work in reality How LinkedIn became influencers’ hot new video platform Amazon debuts Amelia, an AI assistant for its sellers Attention teachers: 7 ways AI can actually be helpful in the classroom These 4 new Apple iOS 18 features will boost your iPhone’s privacy and security. Here’s how to use them Qualcomm wants to buy Intel. Would that be enough to overtake Nvidia? Boom Supersonic’s flight plan has to be measured in years Why social media companies keep copying each other Scientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollution Why I ditched business cards for a QR code Jony Ive is building his post-Apple brand the patient way Now anyone (with a subscription) can talk to ChatGPT Should you be worried about AI? The problem with Sam Altman’s vision for a ‘shared prosperity’ from AI OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she is leaving—the AI startup’s latest high-level departure Meta Connect 2024: Here are the most exciting hardware updates, from Orion to Quest Middle East's youth face an AI-driven future. Can education and training keep pace? These 7 issues highlight why healthtech should aim to be less disruptive IoT devices will be the catalyst for the 4th industrial revolution The metaverse never happened, but Mark Zuckerberg’s got some funky glasses How Perplexity’s AI is reinventing search Tor is more popular than ever in our security-minded world Meta’s Orion glasses show that consumer AR wearables are almost here These tiny satellites are changing space exploration People are using ChatGPT as a therapist. Mental health experts have some concerns Can AI show compassion? Teaching AI to care may teach us to be more human ourselves There’s growing momentum for global space sustainability policy How Ryan Reynolds tackles creative roadblocks How to balance a side hustle with a full-time job How to use your intuition to hire the right people The demand for co-working spaces is skyrocketing in the Middle East. Here’s why 5 tips for eliminating big egos at work Why gamers are the best hires to lead teams into the future 10 ways AI can make your sales job way easier—and more lucrative Why workplaces in the Middle East should avoid making personality hires ‘Everything you know about happiness is a lie.’ This is the secret to getting the ‘new happy’ How accurate is ‘Industry’? Sizing up the HBO hit’s portrayal of investment bankers Strategic planning is dead. This is why we need to revive it 4 ways to take on toxic colleagues—and win Hybrid work is growing the fastest in these 5 industries Promoting a diverse leadership team isn’t enough. Here’s why How should I handle being constantly interrupted? Can AI improve one of the most expensive (and boring) parts of work? Why the “Personal Brand” needs to die It’s time to embrace the career pivot After-hours work emails contribute to burnout and hostility, research shows The workplace can help curb the loneliness epidemic. Here’s how Is AI making it harder for workers to find jobs? Your relationships inside and outside of work hinge on micro-interactions. Here’s how Could ‘unbossing’ fix our engagement problem? Why working moms in the Middle East need to end 'mom guilt' once and for all How novelty positively impacts your brain How to work more efficiently, according a neuroscientist This is the top concern for the majority of women who take parental leave The new rules of business travel Yes, ambition can make you more successful. It can also make you happier Mental health is a workplace problem in the Middle East. Why is it overlooked? Trying to find a job that makes you happy is likely making you miserable The rise of this extreme trend shows us why moderation is more important than ever Here’s the science behind mixed emotions The speak-up gap is killing your company: How to fix it Want to be a better leader? Learn to let go of control This is how c-suite leaders can deal with manipulative communication in the workplace Developing the fine art of saying what you mean Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here’s how