Impact

Our New Frenemy: The CO2 Battery

A new carbon dioxide battery (CO2) has entered the energy market. Yes, you did read that right, a CO2 battery, and it might be just what wind turbines are looking for to help them harness the full force of the wind. Carbon dioxide is used in the technology to store heat and pressure energy. It’s […]

The Digital Silk Route: Echoes of the Past

Mark Twain, the greatest humorist the US has produced, once said that “History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” What’s past is past, but it does come back in a similar but not the same form (i.e., a rhyme). Accordingly, the Digital Silk Route (DSR) is not identical to the traditional silk route, […]

Metropolis of the Future: Achieving Sustainable Visions

As the world enters a new era, a climate-focused one, technology has proven to be one of the more critical aspects contributing to the fight against climate change with the rise of worldwide sustainable visions. Digital innovations have become, what could be considered, the backbone of every sustainability strategy in the world, and the MENA […]

Economic Vision 2030: Abu Dhabi’s Quest for Economic Ascend

The world is increasing its awareness of technological development’s role in establishing a more robust economic foundation for the upcoming decade. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is walking the line of digital transformation by preferring new unorthodox means to finally fulfill its ambitious goals of becoming a knowledge-based country. Such intelligent innovation integration will eventually […]

The Ministry of Science and Technology (Ethiopia) Fights Back

A humanitarian crisis is taking place in the Horn of Africa. The shadow of the worst drought in decades is about to take the lives of millions. Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya struggle to find enough food to eat. Millions have fled their homes, especially after the prediction of a dry raining season. This famine is […]

The Horn of Africa in the Face of Famine

The horn of Africa is starving. Forecasts are indicating an underwhelming rainy season for the last month of 2022. Famine in African countries has reached its fifth consecutive dry season in significant parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. This year is the driest in 70 years, putting millions of lives in danger of starvation by […]

QNB's Masterclass Performance

Qatar is hosting the most significant event in the world currently. Across all sectors, everyone is doing their part to ensure the world witnesses the greatness of Qatar. The choice was almost already made in the conversation on whom to pick to be a partner and handle the financial aspect of the tournament. QNB fits […]

Who Benefits from the WorldCup

With more than half of the world’s population expected to watch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, football presents a chance for sponsors to boost their brands. Businesses get ready for the tournament every four years by developing innovative marketing strategies. For the first time, an Arab country is hosting the tournament. The Qatar World […]

Football as a World Builder: The Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision

When Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina last week, shock and elation hit every connected device in the world within seconds. This wasn’t in the Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision. Shock, because in footballing terms, isn’t it the shark that’s meant to eat the minnow?  And elation because every now and then, sport reminds us of how wonderfully […]

Qatar the Host of Legacy

In 2010, Qatar shocked the world when it won the right to host the World’s greatest sporting event. In contrast, the financial capability of Qatar was never in question. The main concern was the heat. Qatar has a very demanding climate, especially for the players. But the nation took it on as their biggest task […]