Innovation
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Dubai sets the pace in property innovation
In the two decades since Dubai first emerged as a global hub for financial services, transport and tourism, the Emirate has developed into one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets, with some $70 billion in transactions recorded in…
The new wave of Saudi fashion
If the clothes a nation wears are the most visible expression of its culture and values, then even a casual visitor to Saudi Arabia will see that this is a society in the throes of a far-reaching transformation.
Riyadh all set for metro debut
Just five years after the start of construction, the clock is ticking down to the opening of service on what will be Saudi Arabia’s very first urban railway system – the Riyadh Metro.
Creating the conditions for serendipity
There can be few companies anywhere in the world today that are not investing intensively in digital transformation and in trying to find new ways to unlock value from the data they hold.
The spirit of Ibiza
Confused as to what it is that makes Ibiza different from all the other party destinations around the globe? Ibiza holds something special. Ibiza is a magical place of sun, sea, music and madness that you will never be able…
Sundance salutes awakening of Saudi film
Wherever they are from, every young director starting out in the movie business dreams of having a film selected to compete at the Sundance Film Festival. To not only be selected from more than 10,000 submissions but to go on…
The inspiration of youth
When we look around the world and observe how human beings of the 21st century live, work and spend their free time, it sometimes seems that our lives today are almost entirely shaped by technology.
Qiddiya moves into top gear
With a giant domestic market eager to enjoy arts, sports and theme parks right on their doorstep, nobody in the world’s hospitality industry wants to miss out on the Qiddiya opportunity.
Planning for the energy transition
KAPSARC, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, is no ordinary think-tank. An independent institution at the heart of the world’s most important producer of hydrocarbons, KAPSARC’s researchers are helping to shape policies at a critical time in global…
Data gives new power to building managers
For generations, the role of the facilities manager has barely changed: maintaining electrical networks, supervising security and cleaning services and ensuring the safety of fire prevention and elevators all continue to be the foremost responsibilities of any building manager.