Site Map Site Map > 2024 > January These magicians just designed a new magic trick for people who are blind Jaguar’s new EV is as wild as its new logo Music can change how you feel about what you remember, research shows This AI-powered punching bag looks like the future of fitness Spotify Wrapped is out, and it’ll take you on your own personal Eras Tour When customers feel pressured to tip, it backfires for businesses Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is a delicious flavor of brown Jaguar’s head of design on the company’s viral rebrand, its new EV, and why that Musk tweet was actually a good thing The design industry is broken. These design coaches want to fix it Nike should have never killed its NFTs This is what you’re going to wear in 2025 Why great design has always been sustainable Holiday Inn is getting a millennial makeover KFC’s wacky new restaurant is all about chicken fingers and sauce The best design books of 2024 Inside 50 years of iconic ‘Saturday Night Live’ opening credits The world’s worst logo also happens to be its best Your fancy smartwatch band is full of toxic forever chemicals 8 designers on the trends they want to die in 2025 5 great design films you should watch right now 8 designers on the trends they’re excited to see in 2025 How can CEOs reinvent themselves and their organizations? In the AI age, will the ability to tell compelling stories matter most? These communication experts weigh in Will Egypt’s economic struggles fuel a new era of sustainability? AI growth in the Middle East fueling energy demand. Could clean energy be the solution? The logistics sector will power Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, says H.E. Ahmed S. Alhassan Why airlines around the world are falling short of emissions goals Trucks and SUVs keep getting bigger. Here’s how they should be redesigned to be less deadly Saudi Arabia will host several mega events. And the impact will be more than economic The rise of productization in shaping Saudi Arabia's next-generation megacities This is how Dubai’s financial authorities envision a borderless economy Will the entry of Chinese automaker NIO further grow the Middle East’s EV industry? In defense of being ‘extremely online.’ The creator economy by the numbers Leaded gasoline didn’t just pollute the air—it may have led to 150 million mental health disorders This is why schools in the Middle East should teach financial literacy and good health Coca-Cola pledged to scale up reusable packaging. Then it changed its mind Apple under fire for using conflict minerals in its supply chain Why Google and Meta are partnering with geothermal startups How Landmark Group is building a value-driven retail business and keeping it sustainable Did EV sales really slow in 2024? How to actually understand the numbers 5 stories to read if you’re captivated by trains and want to ride one in 2025 Saxo’s 2025 outlook: Surprising predictions for global financial markets Saudi Arabia and World Bank to launch global knowledge hub Saudi Green Initiative unveils five major environmental projects worth $60 million Saudi Arabia highlights $2.5 trillion mineral wealth at SGI Forum GCC's AI-driven sportainment industry to hit $8.5 billion by 2030 Saudi Arabia boosts space ambitions with UP42 acquisition Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea sustainability plan to protect marine ecosystems DIFC launches decarbonization strategy with a net-zero target by 2045 Gulf-Asia trade poised for massive growth, reaching $682 billion by 2030 Innovation by Design Summit returns to Doha, highlighting the future of design and creativity Saudi Arabia establishes national sustainability committee to advance green goals UAE emerges as a billionaire hotspot with $138.7 billion in wealth Dubai's green hydrogen initiative cuts CO2 emissions by 450 tons 100Unicorns expands into MENA with new $200 million fund GCC economies to rebound with 4% growth by 2025: Report UAE to introduce 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations Over two-thirds of UAE and Saudi employees proud of their work and companies, report finds Hub71 launches angel investment fund to amplify Abu Dhabi's startup economy Abu Dhabi launches $150 million fund to boost gaming industry Saudi Arabia to officially host FIFA 2034 Saudi Arabia's PIF wins 2024 Middle East PMO of the Year Kuwait’s economy to remain in recession in 2024, IMF projects recovery in 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo partners with WHOOP for limited-edition superknit band UAE to establish first lithium battery recycling plant in Kezad Here's how PIF's hospitality arm Adeera will impact the industry What impact will DEWA's new green chargers have on Dubai’s EV market? Oman and Korea discuss strategies to tackle climate challenges What KSA's $2.66 billion investment in logistics means for global trade Skills gap, governance issues, and resource shortages hinder AI projects in UAE and Saudi, report finds Abu Dhabi and Beijing forge partnership to accelerate financial development Can Saudi Venture Capital's $150 million investment boost the country's tech start-ups? Shifting Sands: GCC investors eye top spot over Latin America What does Bahrain’s solar power target mean for its future? Can tourism propel UAE and Saudi Arabia to outpace global GDP growth in 2025? How Dubai’s drone delivery network aims to transform the future of logistics Where will UAE travelers be spending the holidays this year? Nissan stock surges 30% amid possible merger with Honda as Japan automakers look to take on Chinese EVs How will the UAE's winter campaign boost agritourism? Game Changers debuts at World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi How Space42's $5.1 billion deal aims to revolutionize connectivity Here's how Bahrain's Bapco Modernization Project will impact the economy Is Saudi Arabia's sports sector set for a $22 billion boom by 2030? Here's how Dubai Metro's blue line will enhance connectivity Oil sector to drive GCC growth to 4.5% in 2025 Hyundai partners with Abu Dhabi ITC to introduce hydrogen-powered buses Oman wealth fund acquires key stake in Elon Musk-owned xAI Saudi Arabia launches digital initiatives to transform transport and logistics Suez Canal Economic Zone attracts $64 billion in green hydrogen deals How Qatar's five-year credit strategy aims to foster sustainable growth KISR advances solar-powered desalination technology for Kuwait Kazar to build $2.5 billion hybrid renewable energy station in Egypt Food and beverage sector drives consumer spending surge in Saudi Arabia UAE to revolutionize power grid with AI and IoT in DEWA's $1.9 billion smart grid project Oman strengthens startup ecosystem through POPS and innovation law proposal Saudi Venture Capital backs Jadwa GCC Private Equity Fund with $24 billion Saudi Ministry issues 28 million digital identities, boosting digital transformation This ESG tech will shape the future of Abu Dhabi's maritime sector How Dubai's creative sector is shaping the global cultural economy UAE GDP reaches $237.49 billion in H1 2024, marking 3.6% growth 25 leaders in the Middle East share secrets to becoming invaluable at the workplace 25 leaders in the Middle East share ideas for building a winning company culture in 2025 How AI can help with your last-minute holiday shopping Pet parent gift guide: The gifts we want for our pets this year Gift won’t arrive in time for the holidays? Psychologists say your friends won’t really care How LinkedIn opened the door to AI slop For news, algorithmic social networks are a failed experiment AI for lawyers: 10 tips to help integrate new tools into legal work Why the ‘one AI model to rule them all’ myth needs to die ‘So LAZY this year’: The internet is furious that Spotify Wrapped embraced AI—and got boring These satellites are on a mission to create the first fake solar eclipses. Here’s how Bitcoin $100K party: Why the price is a psychological milestone for longtime crypto believers Ultimate guide to ChatGPT, Gemini, Llama, and other genAI chatbots you need right now Apple’s M4 Mac mini is a tiny miracle. Inside the drastic redesign The cognitive cost of AI Reddit rolls out its own AI-powered search tool after cracking down on AI companies 5 ways AI is helping spur the EV era In 2025, AI will elevate the CIO role. Here’s why Google’s new AI projects aren’t ready for the masses yet. Good! If you invested in Apple’s IPO 44 years ago, here’s what your shares would be worth today As AI voices become more human, will stereotypes follow? Why Thrive Capital’s Vince Hankes is betting big on OpenAI Apple just brought ChatGPT to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here’s how to make the most of it OpenAI vs. Musk: How their legal battle aims to prevent an AI ‘dictatorship’ TikTok asks the Supreme Court to block the U.S. ban Gen Z TikTok users have taken holiday wish lists to a new level Oreo maker is using AI to develop new snack flavors ‘My best friend’: Gen Zers are gushing about ChatGPT on TikTok Snapchat is overhauling how influencers earn money on the platform The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok ban ‘Deep Research’ shows how Google can win the AI race Daron Acemoglu thinks AI is solving the wrong problems How to empower people through value transformation Inside IBM’s race to achieve quantum advantage This new AI chatbot is your personal present-finding wizard Fake AI-generated reviews are all over the internet, research shows Hallucinations to agents: Here’s how AI language models evolved in 2024 We used Google’s AI to analyze 188 predictions of what’s in store for tech in 2025 How digital transformation is reshaping energy systems The 25 best new apps of 2024 45 years ago, the Walkman changed how we listen to music AI use cases are going to get even bigger in 2025 YouTube has a new plan to combat clickbait Why social media influencers are going to have a very big 2025 An ex-OpenAI exec and futurist talks about AI in 2025 and beyond How to put down your phone in 2025 Butheina Kazim decodes the power and rise of indie cinema Emirates Literature Foundation's Isobel Abulhoul on empowering Emirati youth through reading Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead How can I be happier? How old is ‘too old’ to start a business? Ask women over 50 The overlooked strategy that makes leadership most rewarding Why too much optimism can derail your goals What you can do to avoid toxic productivity 8 ways to take charge of your life when it feels too chaotic to manage The best ad, tech product, design, and comeback of the year How millennials and Gen Z see the C-suite evolving in 2025 The 3 attributes that set great teams apart How workplace social media and flexible work can offer protection against toxic bosses What is ‘revenge quitting,’ and how could it impact your company in 2025? How to disagree with someone without being disrespectful A psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness How to showcase your AI skills to land a job in 2025 This is how HR will transform in 2025 How should I talk about my layoff on social media? Exclusive survey: In response to Amazon’s RTO policy, nearly half its office workers are looking for new jobs 5 trends that will shape your career in 2025 3 workplace trends that will define 2025 Why playing it safe could be your biggest risk yet Forget greatness. Manage your time like a lazy genius These were the top 10 fastest growing jobs of 2024 This is the strategic shift to ‘host management’ leaders need to make in 2025 Loneliness is at an all-time high: Can the office save us? How this ‘leadership process’ can help managers earn power instead of demanding it Why early-career professionals should consider board service to build leadership skills Experts say this is how to set 2025 career goals if you’re feeling burned out How you can use hybrid work to keep your New Year’s resolutions Make 2025 your best financial year ever (and have fun doing it) These are the workplace issues you cared about most in 2024 A neurologist explains how these tech habits can optimize brain health and happiness What is agentic AI and will it replace your job? 4 important leadership takeaways from Modern CEO in 2024 These 4 graphs show where AI is already impacting jobs LinkedIn is doubling down on AI features, but do they help job seekers? Why 2024 was the year of the Behavior Analyst How to remotivate yourself at work in 2025