AgTech Blooms in the UAE

The UAE is investing in agriculture technology to bolster food supplies and boosting local knowledge in the agtech sector.

Opinion, Climate TechnologyWisam AmidJune 23, 2022uae, food security, agtech, Agriculture

The Ups and Downs of Web3

The crypto market is tanking (again). What does the latest round of volatility mean for blockchain technology?

Issue 101: Rebranding a Country

Can a new name change a country’s identity?

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 10, 2022UAE, Branding, Government, wellbeing, fintech, digital wellbeing

Issue 100: Who is stressing about the blockchain?

With the market downturn, some feel this is a defining moment.

BackstoryWisam AmidMay 27, 2022UAE, Blockchian, Cryptocurrency, Digital government

Issue 99: Why we need agtech innovation now

Global food shortages are just the tip of the iceberg.

BackstoryWisam AmidMay 13, 2022UAE, government, government experience, agtech, agriculture, technology, metaverse

Issue 98: A slew of significant new legislation

New laws for digital assets and e-bikes are on the books.

Making Waves in Virtual Assets & Micromobility

We round up the latest legislation paving the way for virtual assets and a new program to promote cycle and scooter safety in Dubai.

Government in the Metaverse

Dubai is on the edge of becoming the first city in the world to be in the metaverse.

Issue 97: The metaverse and governance

Dubai is jumping into the metaverse.

Cybersecurity in the Spotlight

With more information moved to the internet every day, the importance of sound cybersecurity defense on a national level is apparent, but it doesn’t stop there.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidApril 12, 2022uae, Cyber Security, cybersecurity, Digital government

Issue 96: How to run the perfect government

Technological leaps are changing how government functions.

Issue 95: How to get Cybersecurity right

Recent conflicts demonstrate the need for sound policy.

Issue 94: Will the Metaverse be better?

Major changes to how we live and interact are closer than you think.

BackstoryWisam AmidMarch 3, 2022UAE, culture, metaverse, digital wellbeing, digital transformation

Aging in the Digital Age

In the face of the inevitable march of time, can our digital tools help us to age more purpose-fully?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 28, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing

Issue 93: What Our Flags Say About Us

Rebranding a flag is harder than you think.

BackstoryWisam AmidFebruary 18, 2022UAE, nation brand, flag, branding, design, culture

Let's Talk About Digital Wellbeing

As the new year rolls on, we are taking a step back to reevaluate our relationship with our devices and offering solutions to take back control of our digital wellbeing. Hint: read more (paper) books.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 14, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing