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REPORTS

We investigate change across culture,
innovation and the future

 
 
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LATEST REPORTS

 

STATE OF PLAY

Blockchain

The Blockchain marketplace is worth nearly $7.74 billion. The report charts the origins, the ecosystem, and major shifts behind the Second Internet Revolution. Report in partnership with Smart Dubai.

PROJECT

Rethinking Cities of Tomorrow

Dubai Municipality tasked Xische Reports to examine historical and modern contexts of human-centric urbanism for the World Government Summit 2019.

 
 

STATE OF PLAY

Smart Cities

Smart Cities will soon be worth $1.2 trillion. This report investigates the origins of smart cities, examines current global models, and predicts the shifts and leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

PROJECT

UAE AI Guide

By 2025, the AI market in the Middle East will be worth $320 billion. This report is a global first in quantifying consumer attitudes and expectations towards Artificial Intelligence in the Middle East.

 
 
 

The Blockchain has redefined trust, and enabled a $60 billion marketplace.

The report charts the origins, ecosystem, and major shifts behind the Second Internet Revolution, to help decision and policy makers prepare for a Blockchain driven future.

 
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COMMISSIONED REPORTS

 
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The United Arab Emirates has long understood the power of AI to transform society for the better. The Office of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence engaged us to assist in developing a guide on Artificial Intelligence in an effort to coordinate the development of the AI ecosystem in the UAE.

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE

UAE Government Experience

The UAE Government required deep industry research and insights in the form of originally authored articles and curated global case-studies, to populate a newly launched platform under the EGSE Program of the Prime Minister’s Office at the World Government Summit 2019. We authored 100+ articles.

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A commitment to blockchain technology in all sectors of society is a critical part of national transformation of UAE. The Office of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence engaged us to develop a guide on blockchain in an effort to coordinate the development of the blockchain ecosystem in the UAE.

DUBAI MUNICIPALITY

Rethinking Cities of Tomorrow

Dubai Municipality tasked Xische Reports to examine historical and modern contexts to predict the shifts and leaders of human-centric urbanism. We developed framework of principles for Dubai and produced keynote address for the Director General at the World Government Summit 2019.

 
 
 

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ARTICLES

We help leaders and organizations establish thought leadership through long and short-form articles, opinion pieces and blogs.

REPORTS

We investigate sector or subject specific issues to publish custom in-depth research reports for clients globally.

PRESENTATIONS

We help build grand narratives for clients and convert them into compelling visually driven presentations.

NEWSLETTERS

We help brands reach existing and new audiences with relevant content rooted in the form of well-crafted newsletters.

 
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CHAPTERS FROM REPORTS

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Why Here, Why Now
Why Here, Why Now

The city is a space of promise and peril, community and individual. For much of human history, cities have been the nexus point for social, cultural, and economic trends.

Old Challenges, New Approaches
Old Challenges, New Approaches

Can urban planning, effective municipal management and the correct application of technological innovation enable cities to handle growing and increasingly unhappy populations?

Evolution of Human-Centric Urbanism
Evolution of Human-Centric Urbanism

While the happiness of residents wasn’t the driving motivation of urban planning in the past, the rise of connected urbanism placed new emphasis on people, their health, and how urbanism can improve lives.

In Focus: Nordic Model
In Focus: Nordic Model

From Barcelona’s superblocks to Norway’s sustainable urbanism, the city is now understood as a driver in people’s wellness, not just a place of commerce and cultural activity. 

Impact of the Built Environment
Impact of the Built Environment

The built environment can increase inclusion or promote exclusion. Would Paris or New York be as appealing to stroll around without their well-kept streets, public transportation systems, and benches? 

Rise of Technology
Rise of Technology

In a remarkably short time, the smartphone has dramatically transformed how we interact with our environment and ourselves. 

Impact on Wellbeing
Impact on Wellbeing

As the connections between cities deepen through trade, internet connectivity, and aviation, so does their wealth. But despite this progress, people feel less happy than ever before. 

Human-Centric Paradigm
Human-Centric Paradigm

How does a happy city come together? It means more than just proclaiming that everyone will be happy or even building new parks and pedestrian-friendly areas.

Communities for Lifelong Wellbeing
Communities for Lifelong Wellbeing

Most of the buzz around cities is centred on their rising populations. More and more people are moving to cities, and conservative forecasts predict the overwhelming majority of humanity will soon call a city home.

Designing Quality of Life
Designing Quality of Life

Can the built environment influence individual happiness? Research seems to say yes.

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