Agile Government in Action

The recent UAE Government reshuffle is in line with global changes and will help grow the country’s knowledge economy.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidJuly 14, 2020UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Digital government, agile government, Remote Work

Issue 2: Reaching for the Stars

The journey of the Hope probe epitomizes the story of the UAE.

Backstory, Backstory Space, SpaceWisam AmidJuly 10, 2020UAE, Dubai, Hope Mars Mission, MBRSC, space exploration, Space, UAE Space Programme

Issue 67: The Future of Government Is Digital

The UAE’s Government reshuffle is a catalyst for change.

BackstoryWisam AmidJuly 9, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, Arab culture, digital government, digital transformation, work from home, agile government, artificial intelligence, AI

Issue 1: Welcome to Space

Join us on an exploration of the final frontier.

Backstory, Backstory SpaceWisam AmidJuly 3, 2020UAE, Dubai, Hope Mars Mission, MBRSC, space exploration, Space, UAE Space Programme

Issue 66: The Secret Is Culture

How the Gulf is embracing one of its greatest assets.

BackstoryWisam AmidJuly 2, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, remote work, data privacy, Saudi Arabia, culture, Arab culture

Issue 65: The Slow Road to Sudden Change

Design fundamentals are transforming in a major way.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 25, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, remote work, urbanism, urban, urban design, digital banking, data privacy

Issue 64: Do Nothing

The key to productivity might just be to take it slow.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 17, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, remote work, wellbeing, Digital wellbeing

Are We Going Cashless After Covid?

Covid-19 is accelerating the rise of the cashless economy. The UAE, already respected in global remittances, has the opportunity to lead.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidJune 14, 2020UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, digital banking, Remittences, cashless

Issue 63: Pulling the Future Forward

Governance is transforming before our eyes

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 10, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, smart government, digital government, remote work

Creating the Internet We Want

The content moderation debates are raging again. Now is the time for small states with diverse voices to step in to help define the internet we want.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJune 10, 2020UAE, Dubai, social media, content, content moderation, small states

Issue 62: Our Cashless Future Starts Now

The way we interact with money has changed forever.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 3, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, Design, Gulf News, Design thinking, cashless, mobile payments, digital banking

Issue 61: Innovation Happens Now

As the economy restarts, we’ll need radically new approaches to growth.

BackstoryWisam AmidMay 28, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, Design, Gulf News, Design thinking

Restart Growth with Design Thinking

Gulf News — As the world enters the next chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic, local and global economies have the opportunity to push re-start on design-driven innovation.

Opinion, Published, CultureWisam AmidMay 27, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, UAE, Dubai, innovation, Dubai10X, Design thinking

Remote Work is Just Beginning

Once the home of lavish offices complete with cold brew on tap and yoga classes in the afternoon, Silicon Valley has been quick to realize the power of remote work. Could a similar approach unfold closer to home?

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidMay 22, 2020covid-19, coronavirus, Dubai, UAE, digital transformation, knowledge economy, digitization, Remote Work, e-Estonia, e-residency

The Next Chapter is Digital

Having built the country into a physical nexus point, the UAE can now turn its attention to becoming a digital nexus point for the post-pandemic world.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidMay 21, 2020covid-19, coronavirus, Dubai, UAE, digital transformation, globalization, leadership, knowledge economy, digitization, Fourth Industrial Revolution

Issue 60: Work from Anywhere

The shift to remote work during the Covid-19 crisis has been remarkably smooth. What does that mean for the future?

BackstoryWisam AmidMay 20, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, Design, data, the national, smart cities, storytelling, Gulf News

Issue 59: Can We Fix Digital Culture?

We can use this crisis to create the internet we want, not just the one we need

BackstoryWisam AmidMay 13, 2020UAE, Dubai, Remote Work, covid-19, coronavirus, Design, data, data regulation, the national, smart cities, storytelling, Gulf News

It's Time To Overhaul Our Digital Culture

The National — The global response to Covid-19 has been a watershed moment for Big Tech. The actions we take today will have lasting impact beyond the pandemic.