Amidst the daily deluge of negative headlines, we pause to look the good that new technology is doing for society.

The New Nexus of Innovation

The UAE’s strong relationship with India and China is a sign of the shifting global center of innovation.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidAugust 24, 2019technology, GDP, China, India, trade war, knowledge economy, ai, artificial intelligence, Emaar

Africa's Smart Urban Future

Africa is home to one of the fastest-growing internet markets in the world. Who is going to tap this potential?

Opinion, Smart CitiesWisam AmidAugust 5, 2019Africa, Smart Cities, World Bank, Germany, UAE, Estonia, Singapore, Etisalat, KaiOS, China

Is Wellbeing the New GDP?

If GDP was the creation of the West, then wellness indicators can be the work of the non-West.

Innovation Through Collaboration: Robots Edition

Companies are preparing for a chain reaction in (human) job growth and robots are the catalysts.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidJuly 22, 2019Amazon, robots, robotics, artificial intelligence, Souq, Souq.com

Facing up to Challenges in Facial Recognition

How can we use this powerful technology for good while ensuring it is not abused by opportunistic companies?

Meet the New Future Farmers

Technology is disrupting argiculture, too. With agtech on the rise, the UAE is positioned to lead a new crop of food pioneers.

What Makes a Moon Shot?

In an increasingly connected world, new moon shots are emerging from unexpected corners.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJuly 12, 2019UAE, UAE Space Programme, moonshot, collaboration, innovation, Kigali

Smart Cities Index 2019

We set out to determine which cities are the best at adapting technology and highlighting the human experience; where collaboration thrives; and which cities remain true to their roots.

When Data is Good to Us

Fueled by our data addiction, we have entered an era of bespoke everything. That’s a good thing.

Looking to the Future of AI

Our future rests in the hands of the companies and governments developing the next generation of AI, for better and worse.

The Libra Wake-Up Call

The global remittance market is ripe for disruption and Facebook is jockeying for position. Now is the time for regional players to make a move.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidJune 28, 2019Libra, Facebook, Blockchian, Remittences, UAE, Africa, Asia, Payments, Digital, Government, Finance, Fintech

Practice Digital Wellbeing for a Healthier You

It’s a slippery slope from information overload to digital burnout – and we pay the price with our health.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJune 18, 2019Digital wellbeing, UAE, NPHW, Wellbeing, Cal Newport, Digital Detox, 30 day challenge

What Antitrust Regulations Can't Do

The US has opened new antitrust cases against Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon. But can old laws answer today’s challenges?

Opinion, DataWisam AmidJune 17, 2019USA, US, Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, regulation, regulations, antitrust, China, EU, GDPR

Is Africa the New Engine of Innovation?

To keep growing its technology sector, the UAE must look beyond its own borders. Africa is the best place to start.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidJune 16, 2019Africa, Ramadan, Retail, e-commerce, Souq, Amazon, Alibaba, investment, Dubai, UAE, Knowledge economy

GDPR One Year Later

One year ago, GDPR sent digital businesses scurrying to hire lawyers and update their privacy policies. In many ways, the digital privacy movement has only just begun.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidJune 7, 2019smart city, smart cities, GDPR, regulation, regulations, Canada, America, EU, European Union, China, data privacy, data

The Eternal Challenge to Smart Cities

From their earliest manifestations, defence has been at heart of the relationship between cities and citizens. Today’s smart cities must take steps to continue to honor that agreement.

Opinion, Smart CitiesWisam AmidJune 6, 2019smart city, smart cities, Baltimore, Eternal Blue, Cyber Security

e-Residency and the New Knowledge Economy

Could digital citizenship unlock a new knowledge economy? Xische traveled to Estonia to learn about the baltic nation’s visionary e-residency program and what it could mean for the UAE.