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Betting big on the future of aging
What if we’ve been thinking about aging all wrong? What if, instead of treating heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer’s after they strike, medicine could target the root causes of aging itself—pushing back frailty, cognitive decline, and disease before they happen?
Ethics of immortality
What if the secret to a longer life isn’t a scientific breakthrough, but an ethical dilemma?
AI and the end of aging
The future of aging is being rewritten by artificial intelligence. For centuries, humanity has accepted the slow, inevitable decline of the body as an unshakable reality. But what if aging wasn’t a certainty, but a problem to be solved?
The $101M competition to revolutionize aging
A century ago, living beyond 50 was a triumph. Now, it’s not just about adding years but about making those years count. A radical shift is underway—one that challenges the very notion of aging itself.
The future of healthspan: Hevolution and XPRIZE’s bold vision
It begins with a question that sounds more like science fiction than science: if we can send people to space, why can’t we extend the healthy human lifespan?
Riyadh: The future of Healthspan
Our world is on the brink of a health revolution. As global life expectancy rises, the real challenge isn’t just living longer but living healthier.
Reimagining everyday urban life
In Riyadh’s core, an ambitious new cityscape is taking shape—a destination that encapsulates Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 in concrete terms.
An empire of minds
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, traditionally reliant on its vast oil reserves, is now boldly charting a new course towards a future underpinned by human capability and education. This monumental shift is embodied in the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), a…
Charting new horizons
Red Sea Global (RSG) achieved a significant milestone today with the inaugural flight to its Red Sea International Airport (RSI), marking a transformative moment for Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry. The SAUDIA flight, originating from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH),…
A hub for Saudi women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur, startup mentor, and photographer Maha Shirah never takes no for an answer. The founder of SheWorks, Saudi Arabia’s first coworking space for women, Maha is helping female entrepreneurs seize new opportunities across the country’s fast-developing economy.