Site Map Site Map > 2023 > January Creative jobs have a passion trap problem How the humble cube took over the skyline This roof coating changes color like a chameleon to control your house’s temperature Oliver Jeffers on how art can help fight the climate crisis These gorgeous rugs are actually a data set hidden in plain sight Canva goes all in on AI with its new Magic Studio tools Posters were never going to save the planet Here’s how they built the wild interior of the Las Vegas Sphere AI companions are about to be absolutely everywhere A super group of companies reveals an icon to combat misinformation. It may just confuse things more How UX designers can use brain science to influence user experience The girlboss lost. Here’s why these other female founders won The fascinating history of handheld video games Meet the landscape architect turning cities into sponges Could this goofy cartoon help doctors save lives in the OR? Timeline for Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck keeps wandering further into the future Experience design is the future of design. But what is it? Are roundabouts really safer? You can now own a perfect replica of ‘Shakespeare’s First Folio’ The biggest barrier to getting fossil fuel workers into green jobs? Not skills, but location AI is a potent tool to combat climate change A day in the life of a chief sustainability officer: Q&A with Ikea’s Karen Pflug This startup raced to save coral reefs as ocean temperatures spiked this summer Can concerts set the tone for sustainability in the Middle East? It might need to, and soon This is how we can make sustainable living mainstream What is biochar? Why an ancient farming technique could help fight climate change What exactly is a ‘virtual power plant’? It’s not as boring as it sounds How will sustainability in the Middle East change in the next decade? Egypt’s economic instability is impacting its startups. So what is being done? AI could finally solve a problem that’s long plagued education Warren Buffett and Elon Musk’s tiny salaries show how CEO pay numbers can be misleading One solution to the housing crisis: Shrink roads The Middle East is betting big on digital art. Is it bigger than an art fad? Are educational institutions in the Middle East preparing students for the skills revolution? Inside Selena Gomez’s beauty juggernaut: The Rare Beauty founder on makeup, Gen Z, and navigating social media Jordan’s tourism is booming, but it needs to address these challenges This travel company’s new carbon labeling program will give you the toll of your jet-setting ways This is why small-scale food entrepreneurs in the UAE are mushrooming This simple design turns cardboard into an emergency bed in seconds Here’s why Dubai is attracting alternative investments amid global uncertainty Middle East’s educational toy market is booming. But so is 'STEM-washing' Stop pretending that planting trees can justify fossil fuel emissions This is why the Middle East pet market is off the leash Why you really don’t need to worry about solar panel waste or health effects How a 100-year-old kidnapping set climate tech back decades How our brains may be the first roadblock to getting more EVs on the road Global film production has entered the Gen AI era. Here’s how it will impact the Middle East Hype built the cultivated meat industry. Now it could end it. As AI evolves, here are the potential approaches to solve pressing challenges What’s holding back Egypt's women entrepreneurs? It is the same old challenge Digitizing the future of payment requires constant innovation The 4 barriers that might stop solar power from taking over This tiny electric truck can fit through double doors—but still carries 1,200 pounds Is blended finance key to achieving climate-smart goals in the Middle East? Renewable natural gas has become a climate darling—but there’s a catch Can the Middle East produce the next global popstar? 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This new device could slash emissions at low-cost This is how UAE aims to become a top destination for global talent UAE’s first female astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi to go to space in 2024 UAE and Jordan aim to ramp up renewable energy supply Dubai launches new initiative to help family businesses thrive How AI is driving innovation to transform organizations DIFC is reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for sustainable finance, says Essa Kazim After Qatar, will Saudi Arabia be the next Arab country to host the World Cup? COP28 launches program to support net zero strategies of SMEs Renewable energy jobs nearly doubled in the past decade, a new report shows Masdar and Boeing join hands to accelerate the sustainable aviation fuel industry UAE launches wind energy project to power 23,000 homes Egypt’s credit rating declines amid record inflation and foreign currency shortage Countries fail to meet their climate funding goal; pressure grows ahead of COP28 This new EV infrastructure company plans 5,000 chargers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia UAE launches initiative to augment decarbonization in waste management Saudi Arabia begins trials of hydrogen train project Saudi Arabia to invest $175 billion annually on mega projects Palestinian-Israel war: What you need to know right now Saudi Arabia to launch greenhouse gas credit scheme next year From the sea to the desert, Saudi Arabia announces vast new nature reserve Egypt defends country's economic track record after Moody's downgrade Most Arab youth say social media addiction is harming their mental health Digital employee experience is a deal breaker, says new report 3D printing: The future of construction industry in the UAE Dubai sets up a public platform to report economic crimes Qatar looks to position itself as a fintech hub in the Middle East Gen AI is not a silver bullet to society’s problems, says Omar Al Olama Dubai launches AI-powered digital city concierge Abu Dhabi new smart vehicles cluster to add $33 billion to economy Metaverse market to reach $900 billion by 2030, says report Israel-Palestinian war: Sorting fact from fiction flooding social media UAE and UNICEF team up to green the national curriculum Saudi Arabia to scale up carbon capture and storage on the road to net-zero emissions Israel-Hamas conflict clouds economic outlook, says IMF chief AI heralds a 'new era' for humanity, says Sheikh Hamdan GITEX opens in Dubai with AI taking center stage UAE's new autonomous transport zone attracts global companies UAE launches initiatives to provide humanitarian relief for Palestinians in Gaza How industries in the Middle East are adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape Abu Dhabi partners with US-based company to launch electric air taxis in 2026 Oman to invest $30 billion to boost hydrogen economy COP28 to lead dialogue on building water-resilient food systems UAE and Saudi Arabia top VC funding in MENA GITEX: It’s all about the future-focused tech and innovations MENA’s climate warming at twice rate of global average, could become 4°C warmer by 2050 How UAE’s space industry is helping in the fight against climate change UAE’s environment ministry enhances over 100 digital services UAE launches program to reskill workers for AI-driven future G42 and OpenAI team up to scale AI adoption in Middle East UAE to promote innovation in food systems with World Food Program GITEX sounds alarm about the escalating threat of cybercrime GCC's ambitious green initiative could boost economy to $13 trillion by 2050 Mashreq partners with Al Etihad Payments to unveil a new payment service Dubai Police to embrace AI for traffic accident management Saudi Arabia's IT sector on track to reach $27 billion by 2025 PIF and Hyundai to build $500 million auto plant in Saudi Arabia UAE establishes center of excellence for AI in the health sector e& life has been proactive in integrating AI-based solutions, says CEO Al Shamsi Talent shortage looms amid dissatisfaction with employee benefits in Middle East Saudi Arabia to host eSports World Cup, boosting gaming and tourism sectors When it comes to age diversity in workforce, majority in UAE says it matters Fake donation emails and websites rise amid the Israel-Hamas war Saudi Arabia to open foreign university branches GCC plans to launch a unified tourist visa to boost overall GDP Sharjah real estate hits $5.17 billion in first 9 months of 2023 Saudi Arabia’s NEOM develops its own investment fund Israel-Hamas war affecting regional economies, warns IMF chief Saudi-based Ma'aden’s lithium extraction from seawater could be a game changer for the region Saudi artist breaks record at Sotheby's Middle Eastern art auction in London UAE urges retail businesses to embed sustainability in their operations With electricity shut off, this is how Gazans are filling the power gap FII forum ends: Here are the major takeaways from Saudi Arabia’s biggest investment summit Saudi Arabia to enforce January deadline for foreign firms to move regional HQs to Riyadh PIF and Pirelli to set up $500 million tire manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia to invest $1 trillion in non-oil sectors by 2030 Van Cleef & Arpels L'Ecole is coming to Dubai, and it’s for everyone UAE issues security warning for Google Chrome and Apple users Not enough unicorns in MENA? Here’s what it will take to produce more COP28 urges countries to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 Integrating sustainability into cultural development could slash carbon footprint by 1.3 million tons in GCC UAE to come off financial crime watchdog's ‘grey’ list, made significant progress Saudi Arabia introduces new aviation policy to attract $100 billion investments by 2030 Climate tech funding in the MENAT region is growing Try out these restaurants making a mark on Middle East’s food scene These products deserve a spot in your workstation Why DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman left Google to start a human-focused AI company The failed promise of a 3-day workweek For Zoom’s CEO, AI is critical—but the basics matter most Elon Musk killing article headlines on X could offer Threads a second chance Our brains have blind spots. This is how to make sure you don’t miss anything What it’s really like to rent an electric car Why Gen Z is obsessed with the Duolingo Owl Why Taylor Swift is arguably the most powerful person in tech How technology will make us smarter Quantum dots are part of a revolution in engineering atoms in useful ways Facebook is giving up on news—but it was never actually serious about it Should kids be subjected to age verification? The surprising threat is lurking even in your ‘secure’ work environment Gen Z hackers created a sophisticated new playbook for cyberattacks The future of work? It’s e-migration AI is changing art creation in the Middle East. And this is raising many conundrums This is why we need to treat our personal data like money Cryptography is dying—long live cryptography 2023 is already the worst year for hacks—and we’re not out yet Qatar’s travel industry is transforming. And AI is making that happen Why did the metaverse die? Because Silicon Valley doesn’t understand the concept of fun ChatGPT is landing kids in the principal’s office, survey finds LinkedIn mass layoffs: The jobs platform cuts another 668 employees in its third layoff this year Report warns AI could usher in a new era of bioweapons We now spend over 4 hours a day in apps, with Threads and ChatGPT leading download growth Why everyone seems to disagree on how to define Artificial General Intelligence Will personal robot ownership overtake smartphones in the Middle East? Space travel needs more time to take off, companies argue Hustle culture is coming for the consultant class Music publishers are suing Anthropic for training its AI model on their song lyrics Here’s how AI is driving road safety in the Middle East AI may be able to give our food a longer shelf life Want a 4-day workweek? Invest in AI We need a better way to find AI’s dangerous flaws Are we being led into yet another AI chatbot bubble? Google Maps unveils new, AI-powered navigation tools The Twitter rivals are barely making a dent in Elon Musk’s business Here is how research says Facebook and Instagram have harmed teens’ wellbeing Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren’t the most expensive materials used in science Hiring managers could be alienating older job applicants with automated HR tools Two years later, Facebook’s rebrand as Meta looks smart—with a caveat Is X worth anything these days? There’s an oncoming renaissance in cybersecurity as AI shifts the balance of power AI’s importance for security companies and consumers Scientists made the largest map ever of the brain—and it could change the way we treat diseases Is the cybersecurity skills gap putting enterprises at risk in the Middle East? Will a fully 3D-printed aircraft soon become a reality? An all-electric McLaren? How to make workplaces more inclusive for people with invisible disabilities The 4 hallmarks of effective remote leadership The number one reason so many startups fail, according to entrepreneurs from Harvard Business School Is it really possible to change your personality? Will AI make CEOs obsolete? Why leaders should always listen first and speak last Perfectionism is not the secret to success (and pursuing it may guarantee the opposite) How the 85% rule can help you succeed at work What to do about blame and shame destroying your culture Workplaces in the Middle East need a makeover. Here’s how to get it right POV: We need more Gen Zers working with their hands Why you should create a not-to-do list, according to the brain coach for Google, Nike, and SpaceX How to know when it’s time to switch jobs for something more meaningful Employees in the Middle East are demanding a new perk. Passion and purpose Why leaders should be responsible for creating fulfilling jobs 3 lessons from Harvard’s Happiness Lab that will transform your work and life This is what Gen Z in the Middle East expect from their bosses and workplace Why leaders need to question their mostly strongly held beliefs Can tying CEO pay and perks to carbon emissions work in the Middle East? The ultimate guide to emotional intelligence in the workplace and beyond