Keith Fernandez

Between rose petals and table plans, couples and planners are turning to a new ‘assistant’ for quick ideas, budgeting and even dress fittings. Artificial intelligence (AI) intrudes into nearly every type of digital communication, so there’s little wonder it’s showing up to wedding parties.

Bot traffic and AI-generated content is surpassing the human-generated internet. But as the dead internet becomes a reality, how can businesses adapt going forward?

Residency and citizenship by investment has become more popular in recent years - but how much does it cost to move to a country with a stronger passport?

Hollywood can help put a destination on the travel map – but it can also create and reinforce some pervasive misconceptions. The Middle East has, over the years, been the subject of much cinematic misrepresentation. In this article, a look at some blockbusters set in the region, and what they got oh-so-wrong.

Tech comes to the aid of West African cashew farmers. Blog post on how impact invstor Oikocredit and the Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) successfully piloted a business monitoring tool to improve financing opportunities for cashew processing companies to support a stronger and more sustainable cashew sector in West Africa.

A growing number of expatriates and migrant workers in the region who are experimenting with digital tokens to make remittance payments, drawn by their speed and efficiency.

As MENA economies push digital expansion, satellite broadband could bridge connectivity gaps. But that’s if providers and regulators can tackle rising costs, market risks and business model challenges.

Do we even need traditional schools anymore? As the new academic year begins, a coronavirus-sparked giant social experiment in distance learning has prompted many parents to think about more flexible approaches to an education system that has remained relatively undisrupted for over 150 years.

Technology has a big part in daily life, so it makes sense that it should play an outsized role on the biggest day of our lives. Even as couples and planners now use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate ideas, mock up designs and plan and share schedules, tech is also pulling up to the wedding party – in the form of drones, 3D video mapping, digital photo booths and virtual reality (VR) connectivity.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are all working to create quantum startup ecosystems and position themselves as a technology hub for the transformative sector

With entrepreneurship now more popular than ever, pro tips for running a profitable business from SME founders.

From cabin noise to dead batteries and flaky WiFi, there’s no shortage of niggly tech frustrations that can crop up for frequent travellers. The right kit makes all the difference but what do you buy? We’ve made your decision easier with a round-up of the latest travel tech, chosen for usefulness in transit and reliability on the road.

Copyediting support on a research-based technical article looking at the role of gut microbiota in promoting human health, with Alina Squartecchis, IMCD Segment Expert Nutrition. A break down of how gut health formulations present a new world of opportunity for food and beverage producers

Fashion icon Roberto Cavalli talks of his first nightclub, an €11 million (Dh63m) luxury leisure attraction on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, in an exclusive interview.

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift became a billionaire in 2023, with income from music, movies and merchandise. Also making headlines on the wealth front? Max Verstappen, Paris Hilton and Beyoncé.
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