Consumer-sized solutions can help the climate and build up the local economy. A homegrown plant-based burger might just be one of those solutions.

Opinion, Climate TechnologyWisam AmidOctober 6, 2021uae, dubai, abu dhabi, climate change, agtech, Agriculture

Issue 83: We Can Fix Social Media

New reporting on Facebook reveals the size of the challenge.

BackstoryWisam AmidSeptember 22, 2021UAE, Dubai, sustainability, climate change, space, artificial intelligence, ai, Expo 2020, expo

Cities: The Next Chapter

With remote work the new normal, cities that can attract the best talent have a clear path to the front of the pack.

Opinion, Remote WorkWisam AmidSeptember 15, 2021uae, growth, dubai, pandemic, coronavirus, Remote Work, remote work visa, knowledge economy

Issue 81: Making AI Easier

Can artificial intelligence be a joy to use?

BackstoryWisam AmidAugust 25, 2021UAE, Dubai, sustainability, climate change, space, artificial intelligence, ai, Expo 2020, expo

The Good News on Climate Change

Climate change is here. As our attention shifts to mitigation efforts, might advanced technologies modeled by the UAE provide a solution?

Opinion, Climate TechnologyWisam AmidAugust 18, 2021climate change, climate, environment, sustainability, uae, abu dhabi, technology, innovation, growth

Issue 80: Getting Serious About Climate Change

Time is running out and action must be taken.

BackstoryWisam AmidAugust 11, 2021UAE, Dubai, sustainability, travel, tourism, covid-19, Cryptocurrency, climate change

The New Space Cowboys

The Space Race is back on, and a new cast of characters are rewriting the rules of space exploration and privatization.

Opinion, Industry 4.0, SpaceWisam AmidAugust 11, 2021space, space race, space exploration, UAE Space Programme, emirates mars mission, Hope Mars Mission, mars, moon

We're Not Out of the Woods - Yet

The UAE has the right infrastructure and talent to bolster a global vaccination drive in support of the Global South.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidAugust 2, 2021UAE, Expo, Expo 2020, covid-19, vaccine

Issue 79: It’s Time to Read More Science Fiction

Nothing exists that wasn’t first imagined.

BackstoryWisam AmidJuly 28, 2021UAE, Dubai, digital wellbeing, Digital Detox, sustainability, travel, tourism, covid-19, Cryptocurrency, data, data privacy, content, social media

Issue 78: Middle Sunday and You

A break amid a large project can sometimes be exactly what you need.

BackstoryWisam AmidJuly 13, 2021UAE, Dubai, digital wellbeing, Digital Detox, sustainability, travel, tourism, covid-19, Cryptocurrency, data, data privacy, content, social media

Our Changed World Needs Expo 2020

The countdown is on to Expo 2020, and the UAE is demonstrating through action that it is ready to lead in the post-pandemic world.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJuly 8, 2021UAE, Expo, Expo 2020, technology, innovation, covid-19

Issue 77: An Apple a Day

Technology companies are transforming how the healthcare industry operates

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 30, 2021UAE, Dubai, digital wellbeing, Digital Detox, sustainability, travel, tourism, covid-19, Blockchian, Cryptocurrency

Is El Salvador Signaling the Future of Bitcoin?

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?

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidJune 28, 2021UAE, USA, El Salvador, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Remittences, Blockchian

Issue 76: Finding Calm

Your phone can be a powerful tool but ultimate tranquillity is entirely in your hands.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 16, 2021UAE, Dubai, digital wellbeing, Digital Detox, sustainability, travel, tourism, covid-19, Blockchian, Cryptocurrency

The Post-Pandemic Future Takes Flight

After an excruciating year, the global aviation industry is innovating a more sustainable, super-charged future.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidJune 9, 2021UAE, Abu Dhabi, Aviation, Innovation, sustainability, Etihad, United, Supersonic, jet, travel

Issue 75: The Tipping Point

Renewable energy has transformed the world. It’s time to take it a step further.

BackstoryWisam AmidJune 2, 2021UAE, Dubai, artificial intelligence, AI, digital currency, digital dirham, Blockchain, climate, Climate change, Fossil fuel, Renewable Energy

The UAE Can Lead in Facial Recognition

Part of the problem with the development of AI in general and facial recognition, in particular, is that it has been confined to cities like San Francisco. The UAE is positioned to change this.