A watershed moment in blockchain legislation is coming

The US presidential election will deliver remarkable new views on blockchain technology

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidAugust 1, 2024uae, food security, agtech, Agriculture

The Art of Brand Storytelling

Mary Ames, took center stage at the Women-In-Tech Startup Program, sharing insights on the art of brand storytelling, turning passion into purpose, and the tools for creative impact for tech-savvy women entrepreneurs.

Talks, OpinionWisam AmidSeptember 21, 2023Talks, branding, storytelling, fintech

Smart Cities' AI Moment

Technology Integrator — Surging AI capabilities are reigniting smart city programs. City leaders have an opportunity to seize the moment — or risk getting left behind for good.

Opinion, Published, Smart CitiesWisam AmidAugust 24, 2023Smart Cities, AI, artificial intelligence

Building Brands for the Space Era

At Xische we have been in awe, witnessing a brand we conceived in 2014 for the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) suspended in zero-gravity aboard the ISS this week. Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi dons a spacesuit and on-board gear featuring the ‘edge’ we created.

Space, OpinionWisam AmidMarch 9, 2023space, UAE Space Programme, MBRSC

NFTs Explained

Still confused about the market’s latest buzzword? We break down what NFTs are all about, and how to go about acquiring your first non-fungible token.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidSeptember 22, 2022Cryptocurrency, NFT, blockchain

The Greatest Rebrand of a Generation?

The passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a massive ‘rebranding’ campaign decades in the making. What can we learn from the transition from EIIR to CIIIR?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidSeptember 22, 2022branding, nation brand

AgTech Blooms in the UAE

The UAE is investing in agriculture technology to bolster food supplies and boosting local knowledge in the agtech sector.

Opinion, Climate TechnologyWisam AmidJune 23, 2022uae, food security, agtech, Agriculture

The Ups and Downs of Web3

The crypto market is tanking (again). What does the latest round of volatility mean for blockchain technology?

Making Waves in Virtual Assets & Micromobility

We round up the latest legislation paving the way for virtual assets and a new program to promote cycle and scooter safety in Dubai.

Government in the Metaverse

Dubai is on the edge of becoming the first city in the world to be in the metaverse.

Cybersecurity in the Spotlight

With more information moved to the internet every day, the importance of sound cybersecurity defense on a national level is apparent, but it doesn’t stop there.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidApril 12, 2022uae, Cyber Security, cybersecurity, Digital government

Aging in the Digital Age

In the face of the inevitable march of time, can our digital tools help us to age more purpose-fully?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 28, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing

Let's Talk About Digital Wellbeing

As the new year rolls on, we are taking a step back to reevaluate our relationship with our devices and offering solutions to take back control of our digital wellbeing. Hint: read more (paper) books.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 14, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing

A New Week for a New Year

The UAE kicked off 2022 on a Monday!

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 9, 2022uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, workweek

The UAE at 50

As we look to the next 50 years, the UAE has embarked on the most important reforms in the country’s history.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidDecember 3, 2021uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, abu dhabi, golden jubilee, expo, Expo 2020

The Business Of Climate Change

While governments have an important role to play in fighting climate change, the real mover is the market itself.

Opinion, Climate TechnologyWisam AmidNovember 19, 2021uae, dubai, climate change, agtech, Agriculture

Making the Case for the Creative Economy

Artists need a business-friendly base to thrive in the ultra-competitive Creative Economy. With new legislation, the UAE is emerging as the perfect answer.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidOctober 19, 2021uae, dubai, abu dhabi, climate change, agtech, Agriculture

The UAE is Leading the BNPL FinTech Boom

“Buy Now Pay Later” solutions are driving growth in the untapped market of people who can’t or won’t use credit cards — and the UAE is an emerging hub.