Issue 92: The Problem with Aging

Get ready for new technological solutions for our aging bodies.

BackstoryWisam AmidFebruary 4, 2022UAE, wellbeing, digital wellbeing, productivity, aging

Issue 91: How to Have a Great Year

Practical tips for better living.

BackstoryWisam AmidJanuary 28, 2022UAE, wellbeing, digital wellbeing, productivity

Issue 90: China’s Big Year in the Middle East

Will 2022 be China’s year in the region?

BackstoryWisam AmidJanuary 19, 2022UAE, fintech, China, diplomacy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, women, 4IR

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

Issue 89: A New Week for a New Year

A new week is just the beginning of a transformative year.

BackstoryWisam AmidJanuary 6, 2022UAE, productivity, space, climate change, fintech

Issue 88: Small Steps in AI

AI is changing how we explore the world.

BackstoryWisam AmidDecember 9, 2021UAE, innovation, AI, artificial intelligence

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

Issue 87: The UAE at 50

The future is bright for one of the world’s most promising economies.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 25, 2021UAE, Dubai, innovation, government, Human-centric cities, AI, artificial intelligence, productivity

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

Issue 86: COP26 is Small Step Forward

The market can transform our battle against climate change.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 10, 2021UAE, Dubai, ai, gitex, technology, innovation, Digital government

Issue 85: GITEX Heats Up

The annual technology summit ushered in a new chapter in local innovation.

BackstoryWisam AmidOctober 26, 2021UAE, Dubai, ai, gitex, technology, innovation, Digital government

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

Issue 84: Getting to Net Zero

The UAE is leading the region in clean energy.

BackstoryWisam AmidOctober 13, 2021UAE, Dubai, sustainability, space, ai, Expo 2020, expo, renewable energy, climate change, climate

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.