Issue 36: What Makes a City a Destination?

The world’s most popular cities have one thing in common.

BackstoryWisam AmidDecember 5, 2019UAE, Dubai, nation, nation brand, National Day, 4IR, artificial intelligence, ai, paper

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.

Issue 35: How to Build a Nation

The secret starts with a strong national identity.

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.

Small States are Innovating Big Solutions

From California’s wildfires to Cape Town’s water crisis, small states are the surprise partners solving our biggest challenges.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidNovember 23, 2019small states, Dubai, Estonia, South Africa, California, UAE, USA, innovation, digital transformation

The Beauty of Paper in a Paperless World

We spend our days in thrall of digital communication. Perhaps that is why paper is having a renaissance?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidNovember 22, 2019paper, paperles, email, Blockchain, Dubai Blockchain Strategy, Dubai

Issue 34: Do You Have Email Anxiety?

The speed of a paperless world has its downsides.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 21, 2019email, productivity, paperless, Dubai, UAE, blockchain, technology, Estonia

Behind the Logo: Abu Dhabi Digital Authority

A logo is a visual expression of a brand’s reason for being. What spirit does the ADDA falcon reveal?

Opinion, Culture, Inside XischeWisam AmidNovember 17, 2019UAE, Branding, Design, technology, culture, work

Privacy on Demand

Welcome to the luxury internet, where privacy is available — for a price.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidNovember 15, 2019data, data privacy, privacy, Facebook, Google, Apple, the New York Times, Internet

Issue 33: Let's Make AI a Public Good

It’s too important to leave to private companies alone.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 14, 2019artificial intelligence, ai, utility, government, data, Google, Estonia, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Edge, China, blockchain

AI Should be a Public Good

Governments can spur research and innovation in AI by establishing a secure and trusted data commons.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 14, 2019ai, artificial intelligence, data, data science, Google, Government, UAE, Estonia

Facebook Fumbles a Rebrand

Branding is a tricky business — we know. Facebook’s recent snafu sheds light on the why and how of a good (or bad) rebrand.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidNovember 14, 2019Facebook, branding, rebrand, design, digital, Google, strategy

We Were Wrong About Productivity

The surprising and happy answer to getting more done at work? Don’t work so much.

China Embraces Blockchain

The Chinese government is warming to Blockchain. What can the world’s 2nd largest economy learn from early adopters?

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidNovember 8, 2019China, Estonia, UAE, Dubai, blockchain, Bitcoin, Libra, Facebook, Remittences

The Edge of Innovation

The UAE is stepping up its AI strategy with an investment in military R&D. The benefits to business and society will be huge.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 6, 2019UAE, EDGE, artificial intelligence, ai, military

Issue 32: Do You Need a Brand Refresh?

When it comes to your brand identity, timing is everything.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 6, 2019Facebook, brand, branding, strategy, ADDA, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, Google, medicine, ai, healthcare, WeWork, Microsoft

Fit in the City

The fitness tracker market is booming, but privacy questions loom. Blockchain for healthcare is a solution.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidNovember 4, 2019Apple, Apple Watch, fitness, FitBit, Google, Estonia, Dubai, Blockchain, Health, Healthcare, technology, data, data privacy

The Tortoise and the Hare in Silicon Valley

Unicorn startups and celebrity founders are faltering while good old fashioned loyalty programs continue to expand.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidOctober 31, 2019WeWork, loyalty, Amazon, Amazon Prima, Dubai, Dubai10X

Issue 31: Will Your Next Doctor Be a Robot?

Well, maybe not but next-generation doctors will depend on blockchain.

Doctors and AI, Better Together?

Doctors have nothing to fear from AI. But the rise of AI-assisted medicine leads to important questions about empathy, and data.

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