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Today, policymakers, urban planners, investors, and commentators increasingly speak of “Dubai-izing” or “Dubai-it” when describing efforts to transform cities into globally connected hubs of commerce, tourism, innovation, and investment.

Dubai-it: How a city became a global model

Emirate’s success is no longer measured only in trade, but in its approach to governance

Why are we so connected, yet so lonely?

Technology has made communication easier, but genuine connection requires much more

Many of us are physically together but mentally elsewhere. Conversations compete with notifications.

The web was never built to train AI chatbots

AI scraping is reshaping consent, copyright, and privacy across the digital economy today

One of the most immediate concerns regarding AI is basic. Who gave AI companies permission to ingest vast portions of the internet in the first place?

The three words we need to say more often

Why ‘I don’t know’ may be the most honest starting point for learning

Sometimes, real learning begins with the courage to simply say: “I don’t know.”

What this moment is asking of UAE business leaders

The strongest organisations are those that made the right technology choices early

For many governments and organisations, the continuity of citizen services, customer platforms, financial systems, and workforce collaboration depends entirely on whether their technology architecture was designed with resilience as a baseline or treated as a feature to be added later.

Why the future of medicine looks brighter than ever

New treatments are extending lives and changing what once seemed impossible

Every new therapy and cure represents years of work by scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and families who agreed to be part of something uncertain because the future might be better than the present.

Loyalty is no longer about points

Brands are discovering that emotional connection matters more than rewards

Traditional loyalty programmes rewarded spending, while modern loyalty increasingly rewards participation, engagement, and lifestyle alignment.

Beyond plastic: The next circular economy challenge

Why tackling organic waste is critical to achieving the UAE’s sustainability goals

Recycled, recyclable, and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics all have a role to play in reducing waste and supporting more sustainable consumption.

What strength looks like in modern fatherhood

Why fathers do not need to choose between firmness and compassion – but can embody both

Children need adults who can say: “I understand why this is difficult” and “I will still help you through it.”

Why ancient yoga is the modern stress buster

Ancient wisdom and modern science converge in a practice that helps calm nervous system

Mass free yoga events have gained a large following in the UAE.

Is BRICS changing the world - or just the conversation?

The bloc has elevated the Global South, but international system remains largely intact

BRICS has been successful in shifting the conversation around power, representation, and economic governance.

Are we teaching children to learn or just to remember?

The challenge for education is not helping children recall information, but understand it

When repetition becomes the dominant pathway to learning, understanding often becomes secondary and creativity is pushed to the margins.

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