Technology Integrator — Surging AI capabilities are reigniting smart city programs. City leaders have an opportunity to seize the moment — or risk getting left behind for good.

World urban leaders gathered in Abu Dhabi last month to discuss the future of cities amid expanding global crises. Resiliency through culture will be key.

Smart Government programs can learn from the Iowa Caucuses fiasco to deliver tested, secure and useable apps their citizens need.

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

Africa is home to one of the fastest-growing internet markets in the world. Who is going to tap this potential?

We set out to determine which cities are the best at adapting technology and highlighting the human experience; where collaboration thrives; and which cities remain true to their roots.

From their earliest manifestations, defence has been at heart of the relationship between cities and citizens. Today’s smart cities must take steps to continue to honor that agreement.

Instead of focusing on the latest telecom advert promising faster speeds, we need to focus the discussion on 5G around the politics of data.

For the first time in decades, the lion’s share of global GDP growth has shifted from the West to emerging markets, bringing new nexus points of the global economy into sharp focus.

As more cities around the world invest in smart city projects, the role of the private sector in driving urban evolution is pivotal.

The US presidential election will deliver remarkable new views on blockchain technology

Still confused about the market’s latest buzzword? We break down what NFTs are all about, and how to go about acquiring your first non-fungible token.

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

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

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.

Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. By outsourcing the country’s monetary policy to a decentralized network of computers, El Salvador is realizing the cypherpunks’ dream. But what will the move mean for the rest of the emerging world?

The UAE is poised to turn the remittance sector on its head with a digital currency that could be moved across borders with the touch of a button.

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

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.

We are all data creators. But who is creating value from our data?