Innovation
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Where the future is designed
At a time of great uncertainty for industry upon industry and the world itself, the founders and CEOs of technology companies, fast-growing startups, policymakers and heads of state are asking the simple question: where to next?
Tourism’s changing face?
The 21st century heralds a change in the way of traveling. Technological innovation has changed the tourist landscape and promises to go much further.
Influence on the internet
"When fans register on the platform, the more information they leave about themselves, the more content they unlock. It is trading content for data." Q&A with Sam Feldt, Musician & DJ, Creator of Fangold and Fangage.
The smart grid revolution
"Smart grids are the necessary support to the rise of renewable energy and the emergence of consumers who generate their own electricity." Livio Gallo, Head of Global Infrastructure and Networks, Enel
Communications in the fast lane
From the smartphone in a commuter’s pocket to the data center at a bank, business or government office, information and communications technology has become the engine room of contemporary urban life.
Inspiring the “phygital”
I don’t know where technology will lead us in the future, but I do know that a smart city is one that improves our lives while preserving our values.
The rise of the machines
Earlier this year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated a Digital Command Center that uses AI to monitor and manage the company’s ever-expanding digital infrastructure and service channels. The facility has a dual function: on the one hand it…
A new era for energy
In a not-too-distant future, ordinary consumers will even be able to sell the power stored by batteries in their parked electric cars back into the network.
The digital transformation of The Kingdom
"There couldn’t be a better and more exciting time to be in the Kingdom. No more red tape and bureaucracy", H.E. Eng. Abdullah Al Swaha, Minister of Communications and IT, KSA.
Saudi Arabia’s major shift to tourism and leisure
Buzz speaks to Fahd-Al Rasheed, former Group CEO and Managing Director of Emaar the Economic City (EEC), leading the development of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)—the world’s first publicly-listed city.