Starlink is what’s known as a megaconstellation – a network of satellites in low-earth orbit. The ultimate goal of this incredible innovation is to supply affordable internet access across the planet, especially in rural and remote areas beyond the reach of traditional connections. You might even say it’s the first time the globe will have […]
Ask anyone a few years ago what they thought a cloud kitchen was, and you may well have been met with a blank stare. But now, they are not only growing in popularity, but the UAE seems to be blazing a trail in the concept. And the global market value of cloud kitchens is expected to grow […]
Expo 2020 has a strong theme of sustainability and is a chance for all nations of the world to come together and showcase how we can ensure a sustainable future for everyone. We are historically a seafaring nation. Emiratis have long held a close association, even love, for our ocean, and the flora and fauna […]
Decent transport links enable society to function better, and enable us to enjoy a vital, regular supply of goods, food and other essential items for business and personal life. Here in the UAE, we are blessed with an infrastructure that is globally admired. As a relatively young nation, our leader’s vision has meant we can […]
We live in an area of the world where we have harnessed the geography, landscape and weather conditions to enjoy the best possible lifestyle. The harsh landscapes – and living conditions – endured by our recent ancestors have now been transformed into a world-class urban environment and a lifestyle level that is the envy of […]
When people think of limited, valuable natural resources, oil is mostly the commodity that first springs to mind. As a finite, non-renewable resource, the possibility of consuming the entire existing supply of crude oil is entirely possible, and the date we reach ‘peak oil’ – the point of no return, when we’ve begun to hit […]
When I think of hotels, I don’t automatically view them as technology-driven businesses nor incubators of innovation. But, if we examine how hotels operate, the amount of cutting-edge technology involved is remarkable. Property management systems (PMS), for example, are complex software programmes that facilitate the entire guest experience from check-in to check out. Artificial intelligence […]
It’s no secret that 2020 was an extremely challenging year for the tourism industry. However, there is one investment vehicle that has bucked the trend – the increasing popularity of branded hotels and residences. Three lifestyle trends that have emerged during the pandemic that are likely to remain include, demand particularly from families for large […]
Not so many years ago, it seemed utterly fantastical that we could make a ‘telephone call’ via a smart phone and actually see the person we were speaking to, now we take it for granted. The same is happening within our homes – they are becoming smart too and we can connect with devices and […]
Have you ever wondered why countries like the US create so many companies that compete on a global scale, with many self-made millionaire and billionaire founders? Certainly, if we think of technology, most of the biggest names in tech are American. In fact, to underscore America’s dominance in this sector, only four tech brands from […]