Small States Can Lead the Regulation Debate

The National — In the face of global demands for data regulation, small states like the UAE, with agile governments and strong technology sectors, are poised to lead.

It's a Small States World

Behind the headlines, small states are quietly forging alliances that will reshape the global technology landscape.

Is Food Waste the Next Growth Sector for the UAE?

The UAE is known for innovative solutions to a changing climate. New tech that converts food waste into energy can be the next market for growth, led by the UAE.

Culture Change Leads Disruptive Innovation

New technologies are only as disruptive as the mindsets behind it. Dubai Council demonstrates that disruptive innovation starts with culture change.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 26, 2020Dubai, Dubai Council, future, vision, data, governance, government experience

Dubai Council's Bold Mandate for the Future

The newly formed Dubai Council will accelerate Dubai’s transformation. Smart deployment of data-driven insights can amplify impact.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 15, 2020Dubai, Dubai Council, future, vision, data, governance, government experience

Resolution: Regulation

Google and Facebook have expanded into virtually every corner of our lives with little or no oversight. 2020 may be the year of regulatory reckoning.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidJanuary 10, 2020Google, Facebook, technology, data, data regulation, UAE, small states, GDPR, EU, Estonia

Lessons from the eBook Techno Panic

This was supposed to be the end of paper books. Now e-reader sales have plateaued and books are on the rise. What happened?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 3, 2020Reading, ebook, kindle, paper, paperless, AI, artificial intelligence, augmentation, work

Where Did All The Electric Cars Come From?

Electric vehicles are suddenly everywhere. What can we learn and what does it mean for the rise of autonomous vehicles?

The Tech of the Teens

This was the decade tech took over. We look back at the biggest disruptors of the 2010’s.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidDecember 22, 2019Tesla, AI, artificial intelligence, blockchain, electric vehicle, Alexa, Smart Home, WeChat, apple, iPad, wearables, uber

A Logo for a Nation

When businesses, or nations, invest in branding, they are investing in a dialogue with the audience. Great brands inspire movements.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidDecember 18, 2019remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

We Can Fix the AI Bias Problem

People are responsible for bias in algorithms. Diverse communities with agile governments are poised to deliver a solution.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidDecember 13, 2019small states, Dubai, UAE, USA, knowledge economy, bias, algorithm, data privacy, regulation

Best of 2019: Xische Reports

A look back at the most essential topics and perspectives Xische Reports covered this year.

The Decade of the UAE

The 2010’s marked the UAE’s entrance into the global innovation arena. We look back at the strategies and programs that propelled the UAE to a standout decade.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidDecember 5, 2019UAE, Decade, technology, Arti, AI, blockchain, Smart Cities, smart government

Best of 2019: What We Read

From essays on AI to a book on stillness, we round up the great reads that got us thinking in 2019.

Can a Story Build a City?

Our CEO Danish Farhan spoke with John Lillywhite at the UAE Tech podcast on Xische’s work at the intersection of tech, storytelling and the future of government.