UAE

UAE Positioned as Global Crypto Hub, Asserts Coinbase CEO 

As the digital economy continues to expand rapidly. The UAE has strategically positioned itself to become a global hub for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. In a statement, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, expressed his confidence in the UAE’s potential to lead the way in the crypto space.  […]

How Dubai Became a Regional Internet Powerhouse

Dubai internet speed has been a topic of concern for both residents and businesses. Despite progress in recent years, slow internet speed remains an issue in some areas. How can a city evolve to compete head-to-head with some of the world’s leading economic hubs for investment, business, and talent? The answer is surprisingly simple – […]

Will TikTok Ever Move Out of the Gun Sights of Governments?

TikTok has been making headlines ever since it debuted and went viral. Is “viral” even the right word to describe the cultural reset it triggered? Unfortunately, most of these headlines are not in the app’s favor, including adding to the mental health crisis among U.S. teens AND United Arab Emirates (UAE) teens and spreading misinformation […]

Untangling Visions 2030

These are not mere visions. They’re a roadmap to a better tomorrow for both nations. Be it the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 or UAE Vision 2030. They both serve as a clear declaration of commitment of both countries. These visions include mega projects that will turn these nations into economic hubs for the world to […]

Empowering Regional Creativity

I’ve known Heather McDonald, one of the two protagonists of this article, for the better part of a decade. The impression she made on me, and doubtless, the whole media industry in the UAE was pure dynamite. As head of Filmmasters MEA, she had vision and an uncompromising attitude towards quality in both the films […]