technology
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Innovating with Empathy
In the heart of Qatar, a nation known for its rich cultural heritage and rapid modernization, lies the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). This dynamic hub of innovation is not just a testament to the country’s technological aspirations but…
Tech takes to the ski slopes
Snow sports fans at the world's top ski resorts this year will be looking for more than fresh powder and slightly-below-freezing cold. Just as network-based tech is inching into all other parts of our lives, it's also taking a hold…
Woman scientist inspires Saudi health drive
As the pace of reform accelerates in Saudi Arabia, talented and creative women are rising to the top across all areas of science and technology.
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.
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.
Turning entertainment vision into reality
A short drive away from the Saudi capital Riyadh, one of the largest entertainment, sports and cultural complexes in the world is now beginning to take shape.
Czech car factory gears up for e-mobility
In 2019, in its 124th year of history, Škoda is joining the electric vehicle revolution. Over the next four years, the Czech carmaker, one of the most successful brands to form part of the Volkswagen group, will be investing around…
Unlocking new opportunities for Saudi women in tech
The women of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have a major part to play in delivering the country's economic and social transformation. Already, young Saudi women dominate technology courses at universities and are entering the workplace in ever greater…
Energy giant points way to clean road transport
Although electric vehicles are beginning to make inroads into the passenger car market in developed markets, for the foreseeable future the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) will continue to dominate road transport in developing countries and in the global truck sector.
The next level for global gaming
Ever since the release of the first consoles in the 1970s, video games have transformed home entertainment. Now the gaming industry stands on the brink of another revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and 5G mobile poised to…