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The 4 most innovative companies in finance & fintech of 2024 The most innovative company in food & dining of 2024 AI could decide what time your next flight takes off Apple, Google, and OpenAI should consider rebranding to these amazing ’80s-style logos Feeling disappointed after reaching a big goal? How I overcame the ‘arrival fallacy’ The 2 most innovative companies in healthcare of 2024 Tradetech is making Middle Eastern ports smarter and faster Riyadh Air's multi-billion investment aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global aviation hub How is the future of entertainment being shaped in the MENA region The key to women's empowerment in the workplace is leadership roles Saudi Arabia unveils bold tourism plans at World Travel Market 2024 ADNOC partners with G42, Microsoft to drive autonomous AI in energy Sharjah's SCTA partners with BEEAH and Khazna to build tier 3 data centers How Swiss knife employees are shaping the Middle East's job market How to get ahead of bad chatbots How to identify (and avoid) the female mid-life crisis Why disco is having a moment (again) Saudi real estate sector secures $48 billion in strategic deals at Cityscape Global Fast Company Middle East introduces 'Brands That Matter' list to recognize the power of meaningful brands The financial impact of modular aesthetics on real estate in Saudi Arabia Google debuts their biggest MENA AI initiative in Dubai Dubai ranked fifth globally and top in MENA in Brand Finance Global City Index 2024 An easy fix for employee job dissatisfaction and attrition in the MENA region? Pay transparency OpenAI launches web search in ChatGPT How ‘Dopamine Design’ took over your TikTok feed—and then moved to store shelves Start using Apple Intelligence with these 6 new productivity hacks Saudi Arabia boosts climate action with new carbon market deal Dubai aims to double real estate sector's contribution to GDP Media overload? Here’s how you can craft an effective content consumption strategy Saudi Arabia’s economy grows 2.8% driven by non-oil sector expansion This resort is transforming the Maldives experience with unforgettable activities Gas is affordable, and charging infrastructure is still nascent. So why switch to an EV? Why people deny climate change after existential threats like hurricanes Inside NASA’s branding for its biggest mission in years A first look at Lego’s new Innovation Campus, designed to be a colorful wonderland of creativity YouTube is eating the TV industry’s lunch How AI helped Apple sell $46 billion worth of iPhones Amazon’s health business is coming into focus Marketers in a dying internet: Why the only option is a return to simplicity ChatGPT’s new web search function puts the web ecosystem (and Google) on notice The best 30-second hacks for dealing with stress Elon Musk says it’s ‘pointless’ to build a human-driven $25,000 Tesla This is why today’s leaders need a new playbook Saudi real estate sector booms with $48 billion in new projects at Cityscape Global 2024 5 leaders weigh in on how to make pay transparency work 5 things never to say when talking to your boss about a problem Shark Tank judge Matt Higgins tells why every founder's goal should be to 'cannibalize their dream’ UAE launches National Investment Strategy 2031 to drive $599 billion in FDI UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar witness surge in business activity, reports S&P Global How can cities in the Middle East be more livable? How can I stay focused at work when I’m overwhelmed by other things in life? Gen Zers are landing job interviews through TikTok NASA sent a panel engraved with waveforms to Jupiter’s moon. Here’s what the squiggles mean Regenerative farming has the potential to reverse climate change. This chef discusses how to scale it Saudi Arabia expands green energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan at COP29 Bahrain attracts over $100 million in Singapore investment since 2023 Kuwait launches EIOS platform to enhance public health monitoring The Middle East unveils new destinations and tourism innovations at World Travel Market 2024 Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky team up with Experience Abu Dhabi to promote tourism Why the future of product design is all about how it feels COP29: Here are the key issues at the UN climate summit Why I can’t get enough of the new M4 MacBook Pro’s nano texture display Apple’s new M4 Mac mini is the perfect computer for testing out AI Here’s when feedback does more harm than good Here’s what happens when employees don’t trust their leadership Dubai's internal roads to grow by 634 kilometers in $1 billion expansion Generative AI to contribute $35 billion annually to GCC economies AI’s dominance is not inevitable, according to a tech ethicist Why bad bosses think they are doing a great job Why MrBeast is in the hot seat over his ‘Beast Games’ competition show Why no one has cracked sports streaming yet The ultimate guide to get the most out of the very latest iPhone tools Worried about the future? History proves it’s hard to predict 3 ways to create a more useful to-do list Dubai completes $66.7 million beautification projects as part of "Green Dubai" initiative Why are Gulf investors pouring billions into China? How OpenAI and rivals are overcoming limitations of current AI models A 4-point plan for managers to be better leaders of the teams they have How NASA’s X-59 recycled decades-old plane parts to make silent supersonic flight possible Can AI therapists save us from the global mental health crisis? Amazon is developing this tool for its drivers to speed up deliveries Say goodbye to passwords These tweaks will make your iPhone simpler to use 3 top chef skills that can help any executive become a better leader Dubai to launch flying taxi service with new vertiport near DXB by 2026 UAE diamond trade projected to reach $40 billion in 2024 Digital transformation fuels UAE’s banking sector growth, set to hit $175.7 billion by 2029 How is UAE’s Golden Visa program reshaping the nation’s community and economy? These new AI tools are promoted as study aids, but they may be doing more harm than good Even large corporations should consider employee ownership. Here’s why Industry 4.0, meet Mobility Ecosystem 3.0 NASA explores building the Prius of airliners 9 ways AI can make your banking job easier Tech can help you take care of your aging parents. Start with these 5 devices How to be a great leader—even when you haven’t received any training Saudi Arabia set to achieve 4.7% economic growth by 2025 The inaugural Next Big Things in Retail explores how tech and innovation are shaping the industry How a weak economy and a booming real estate sector are helping Egypt attract investments Why eliminating fossil fuel subsidies is so challenging HR leaders are open to candidates using AI tools—but there’s a catch Global luxury goods market expected to shrink in 2025 Thanks to Openvibe, there’s life after Twitter Threads vs. Bluesky: Which social media network is right for you? The 2 most innovative companies in adtech & martech of 2024 Qatar's economy set to grow by 2% in 2024, boosted by tourism and construction The 7 most innovative companies in advertising, branding & PR of 2024 The most innovative company in AI & data science of 2024 The most innovative company in architecture of 2024 The 2 most innovative companies in augmented & virtual reality of 2024 3M The 2 most innovative companies in consumer goods of 2024 The 2 most innovative companies in corporate social responsibility of 2024 The 3 most innovative companies in design of 2024 The most innovative company in education of 2024 84% of businesses prioritize sustainability, but only 21% use tech effectively, claims report Why the Middle East must build robust climate innovation ecosystems now Even YouTube can’t resist the doomscroll Forget about EV range—and focus on this instead Dropping X for Bluesky? These tips will make the migration easier Gen Z workers are more likely to witness workplace violence—but not speak up Stop blaming your problems on hybrid work. Outdated tech is the real issue These hidden mindsets make it harder to work with others. Here’s how to tackle them MENA M&A activity surges to $71 billion, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE: Report COP29: Development banks set ambitious $170 billion climate finance foal for 2030 The most innovative company in emerging tech of 2024 The Next Big Things in Retail Summit celebrates retailers who are innovating to lead The most innovative company in energy of 2024 The 2 most innovative companies in enterprise of 2024 The most innovative company in logistics & mobility of 2024 The most innovative company in manufacturing of 2024 The most innovative company in public sector & government services of 2024 The 2 most innovative companies in real estate of 2024 The 3 most innovative companies in retail of 2024 Is social media driving the Middle East's beauty and wellness industry growth? The most innovative company in services of 2024 The most innovative company in small & mighty of 2024 The 2 most innovative companies in social good of 2024 The 4 most innovative companies in sustainability & cleantech of 2024 The most innovative company in travel & tourism of 2024 The most innovative company in women backed of 2024 The 5 most innovative companies in workplace of 2024 10 ways Dubai Design Week 2024 redefined creativity Why is the UAE becoming a global hub for freelancers and executive nomads Saudi Arabia eyes $5.3 billion investment for Jeddah Food Cluster For truly intelligent AI, we need to mimic the brain’s sensorimotor principles What makes a hero worthy of our attention What you need to know about brain-training games AI is already taking jobs, research shows. Routine tasks are the first to go AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70% This is how to be an empathic leader during stressful times Qatar Airways takes storytelling a notch higher with its latest AI-powered campaign ADNOC Distribution Space42 Alserkal Group AstraTech Beehive BEEAH Group BEEAH Group Binance Bureau Béatrice CAFU CARMA UAE introduces CHAG AI platform for farmers at COP29 CEED Chalhoub Group Dewan Architects + Engineers Emirates Global Aluminium FIVE Foodics GMG Green Watech Hearts & Science Ibtechar Infobip Leo Burnett Middle East L'Oréal Middle East Maristo Hospitality Mashreq Mashreq Masdar City MCN MENAT MCN MENAT Memac Ogilvy M42 Msheireb Properties Msheireb Properties myAster Orikami Lab PepsiCo Property Finder Protiviti Middle East Member Firm Publicis Groupe Middle East Publicis Media Pure Harvest Smart Farms ROSHN Group Are companies in Dubai ready for remote work? How does Elon Musk define ‘efficiency’? We asked his former employees How sleep tourism became a booming business for hotels Inside Meta’s long-term vision to make its Orion glasses the Airpods of augmented reality ChatGPT vs. Google: Which is more helpful for creativity? The surprising time of day you’re most creative These executives grew up in entrepreneurial families. Now they’re helping a new generation of global business owners EGA and Mubadala unveil UAE's first high temperature materials laboratory in Abu Dhabi Jaguar’s controversial rebrand is bringing the car into the EV era Saudi Arabia to host first-ever Green Zone at UNCCD COP16 Doha hosts inaugural M360 MENA to transform regional digital economy Six Arab women honored at L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Program UAE pavilion at COP29 highlights youth empowerment in tackling food security crisis The 4 myths that perpetuate toxic productivity, according to a psychotherapist This AI taught itself to do surgery by watching videos—and it’s ready to operate on humans This game ruled the ’90s. Now it’s making a comeback Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East Sanad Members Club Solutions+ Switch Foods Tactical TBWA\RAAD TBWA\RAAD Valu Zain ZainTECH ZainTECH UAE pledges $100 million to global alliance against hunger and poverty at G20 Summit Why grocery retailers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia must innovate differently to prosper Hybrid work models might be the key to increasing productivity. Here’s how to get it right How to support overwhelmed and disconnected remote workers, step by step What to know about OpenAI’s new, free AI training course Saudi Arabia invests $4 billion to boost rail industry and create 3,000 jobs Whoever ends up owning Chrome, we could use a new browser war 7 experimental Google AI projects you can try right now Google Docs makeover: How the word processor is getting smarter Saudi Investment Minister reveals $26.66 billion in deals under “Jasri” initiative Jordan's $45 million investment aims to accelerate e-government and digital economy AI and sustainability took center stage at Fast Company Middle East’s Next Big Things in Retail Summit AI, cloud, and data centers drive MENA’s IT boom to $230.7 billion by 2025 UAE data center sector set to grow 10% over next five years amid AI expansion These six women are breaking barriers in STEM in the Arab world Are vertical farms the only way to future-proof agriculture in the Middle East? Why we need to tear down the ‘paper ceiling’ to build a workforce for the future 2025 will be the year of the CIO and CMO collaboration How Saudi retailers are harnessing AI to predict, personalize, and profit Abu Dhabi targets significant emissions cuts with enhanced climate strategy MoF launches guide to ensure resilient, sustainable economic growth in UAE Digital twin tech takes center stage in UAE's climate action at COP29 Journeys Unpacked - Riyadh Air and Visa: Shaping the future of travel and elevating the customer experience Why are we still talking about return to office? Will AI be a game changer in developing countries? These artists are rebranding AI image generation with a new name Are premium passengers the answer to budget airlines’ problems? AI bots could be a new tool to get people to be open about their feelings SpaceX will deliver its first lunar terrain vehicle to the Moon by 2029 A vision for the hospital of the future Journeys Unpacked | Riyadh Air and Visa: Shaping travel and elevating the customer experience No AI without a robust network, and no effective network without AI, says Cisco's David Meads Qatar takes significant steps in climate action How these women are shaking up the Middle East’s finance sector One simple way to make sure you don’t regret your next career move ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you’d expect Apple’s top app and game finalists this year include classics like Zoom and New York Times Games Nvidia’s new AI model Fugatto can generate music and audio How Scale became the go-to company for AI training 4 common-sense ways to get a promotion faster How to make a career pivot and land a green job Non-oil sectors lead Saudi Arabia's $1.1 trillion GDP GCC countries dominate global internet speed test rankings This is how the Asian Tour aims to grow the sport of golf in the Middle East Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th edition has something for everyone Why 1.5 degrees has failed as a climate messaging strategy Zoom just rebranded itself to Zoom This TikTok user says a popular YouTube music channel is in fact AI AirPods that never need charging? These researchers just found a way to use your body as a charger Influencer houses are dead. Welcome to the production studio era These digital product trends will define 2025 UAE food and beverage sector to hit $38 billion in 2024 Oscar de la Renta partners with Abu Dhabi's Design Council to empower female fashion designers Women are struggling to get health support in the workplace in the Middle East. Here’s how to help The man who gave us the web is building a better digital wallet How to rescue climate change from the culture wars The one word that helped me find career satisfaction Cameo introduces new gen AI search to help you find the perfect celeb for your message Why Canva’s evangelist Guy Kawasaki believes ‘AI is God’ How ‘quiet hiring’ is hurting your diversity efforts UAE's wealth surges to $2.9 trillion, set to reach $4.4 trillion by 2028: Report Saudi Arabia implements over 800 reforms to drive rapid transformation Airlines redesigned the way you choose your seat—and raked in $12.4 billion in the process The art of assembling a future-ready team Here’s how meat alternatives mimic the real thing Most Innovative Companies 2024: Here are the highlights from the awards night Ultimate guide to managing distractions What Spotify has learned from its ‘work from anywhere’ policy How I turned my blog into a social media hub This is why you don’t have to feel guilty for not feeling it, according to science How to deal with favoritism at work Workplace mental health needs more than a quick fix Try this simple breathwork technique to reach peak performance ADNOC Distribution Asharq News Aster DM Healthcare Basatne Bayut BCG Middle East Beehive ADNOC Distribution Begum Aydinoglu Architects Binance Binance Blacklane Chalhoub Group CPX Digitas e& e& Ellington Properties Etihad Water and Electricity Etihad Water and Electricity FIVE Holdings FP7 McCann Huda Beauty Huda Beauty IBM Leo Burnett L'Oréal Middle East L'Oréal Middle East L'Oréal Middle East Lockheed Martin M42 Memac Ogilvy & Mather Middle East Communications Network Middle East Communications Network PepsiCo Property Finder PureHealth PureHealth PureHealth Saatchi & Saatchi Saudi Investment Bank Tactical TBWA\RAAD Weber Shandwick MENAT Wio Bank WPP Media Yango Play ZainTECH ZainTECH Ziina Publicis Groupe Middle East Publicis Groupe Talent Publicis Media Middle East