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Job losses and AI safety need different solutions. But a business should consider both when deciding whether its use of AI is working.

AI’s human cost cannot wait for a catastrophe

Over 100,000 potential AI-related job cuts raise questions over control and responsibility

Stronger rupee should make life less expensive in India

Rupee rebound offers relief, but families still face pressure from rising prices and loans

The rupee’s recovery deserves recognition for the relief it provides. The more difficult task is to sustain it while limiting the pressure of inflation and borrowing costs on households.

Why alternative education could become the new normal

As learning needs evolve, schools must offer greater choice and personalisation

The question is no longer whether education should evolve. The question is whether we are prepared to evolve with it.

Europe and China pull back from a trade war for now

Temporary agreement masks deeper economic tensions that could reshape global trade

A trade war between Europe and China would present both risks and opportunities.

How to correct children without hurting confidence

The way parents offer feedback can build self-belief or leave lasting emotional scars

Recognising something positive helps children feel that their strengths and efforts are valued, even when the outcome is disappointing.

Why university education must go beyond the degree

Industry partnerships, practical skills and lifelong learning are key to graduate success

Graduates who apply their knowledge responsibly can contribute to their employers’ success while addressing wider social needs.

Why identity is becoming an economic asset

Sharjah shows how culture, heritage and a clear vision can attract long-term investment

Heart of Sharjah demonstrates how architectural heritage can accommodate new commercial, cultural and tourism activity.

What Jio’s rise past Tata tells us

Ambani’s return to telecom shows what patient investment can achieve

Jio now serves more than 500 million subscribers. They have practical reasons to care about what it does next.

What Kerala can teach the rest of India

Natural beauty aside, cleanliness, road manners, and pride in their tradition stand out

In big cities of Kerala like Kochi, motorists have the patience to let other vehicles go first at junctions.

Beyond happiness: What our children really need

Good grades and opportunities matter, but children also need love and understanding

We all want our children to enjoy their childhood. Yet, in our determination to provide the best of everything, do we stop to consider what happiness means from their point of view?

How to be valuable at your workplace

True value comes from integrity, contribution and the positive impact we make on others

The most valuable professionals understand that another person’s success does not diminish their own. They share knowledge, offer encouragement, mentor colleagues and celebrate achievements without feeling threatened.

Why UAE–Canada ties matter in a changing global order

New trade and investment agreements mark a strategic shift in bilateral relations

A relationship between the UAE and Canada that was friendly but modest is becoming a structured strategic partnership.

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