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From Dubai Chocolate to AI: The Middle East in Transition
A sweet retail success in Dubai reflects a deeper transformation across the Middle East — from exporting goods to exporting knowledge, from tradition to advanced technology. In July 2025, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) reported record half-year sales of AED 4.1bn
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AI Dividends Arrive: Big Tech’s Earnings Surge Shows Power of Scale and Strategy
Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon deliver robust earnings, reinforcing their central role in markets—and highlighting their intensifying commitment to AI infrastructure. The Magnificent Seven are proving their name still fits. This week, a series of blockbuster earnings reports from four
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From Oil Barrels to Algorithms: Why the Gulf’s Digital Future Needs Chief AI Officers
With oil prices projected to plateau or decline in the coming years, Gulf states are accelerating efforts to diversify their economies. Much of this focus has centred on data centres — massive infrastructure projects designed to export cloud capacity powered
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From Red Envelopes to Streaming King: The Netflix Revolution
Netflix’s evolution from a DVD-by-mail service to a global streaming powerhouse is one of the most defining business stories of the 21st century. It is a tale of visionary leadership, technological foresight, and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour. Reed
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Big Blue’s Big Bet: How IBM Transformed Itself for the Age of AI and Cloud
For much of the 20th century, IBM—known affectionately as “Big Blue”—was synonymous with computing. Its mainframes powered governments, corporations, and institutions across the globe, making it the undisputed leader of the tech industry. But as the 21st century dawned and
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The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations
With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the intellectual capital and policy ambition to stake a serious claim in the global artificial intelligence race. Yet despite the bold rhetoric, its leadership aspirations
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The iRenaissance: How Apple Went from Near-Death to World Domination
In the late 1990s, Apple was teetering on the brink of collapse. A decade later, it was the most valuable company in the world. This is the story of how Steve Jobs’ vision, Tim Cook’s operational brilliance, and Jonathan Ive’s
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ASML and the Unrivalled Future of Semiconductor Lithography: Can Global Rivals Compete?
When contemplating the geopolitical chessboard of semiconductor manufacturing, the mind often drifts to the sprawling tech hubs of Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. From the industrial corridors of Hsinchu to the megafabs of Gyeonggi Province and Arizona,
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Mitigating AI Gender Bias Risks in the Workplace
AI is transforming the workplace, providing unparalleled opportunities for efficiency. However, like any powerful tool, AI also presents its own set of risks unless this is managed effectively by employers. We have all witnessed the meteoric rise of AI in
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New Wealth Wave: How the Rich Are Getting Richer — and Younger
The number of ultra-wealthy individuals is increasing, and their average age is dropping. Why, and how? From the heads of established firms to enterprising “cryptobros” making their presence felt, income levels are rising like a king tide. There’s a shift
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