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Image credit: Getty Images Livestreaming, the real-time sharing of audio-visual content over the internet, has evolved into one of the most dynamic mediums of the digital age. By enabling live interaction between content creators and their audiences, it fosters a unique sense of immediacy and engagement that static content formats struggle to match. Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, this trend is not only redefining entertainment but also unlocking significant economic and social value. According to Kearney’s report, “The Livestreaming Entertainment Revolution: What’s at Stake?”, the rapid growth of entertainment livestreaming presents a critical opportunity for MENA…
Allen Tang, president of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia Region ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department Amid accelerating digital disruption and AI innovation, governments worldwide are fast, tracking the shift from legacy e-government systems to integrated, data-driven governance, a strategic imperative in today’s intelligent era. Yet this transition is not without challenges. Many governments still grapple with fragmented platforms, siloed data, inconsistent standards, and limited AI readiness. Legacy infrastructure often lacks the agility, security, and scalability needed to support intelligent public services. Meanwhile, the rapid pace of innovation demands new governance models, talent strategies, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure…
Image: Supplied ROX Motor has officially launched its new global flagship SUV, ROX ADAMAS, in Abu Dhabi — a milestone that underscores the company’s expanding international footprint and highlights deepening collaboration between China and the UAE in next-generation mobility. The global debut also marked the inauguration of the Borouge–ROX Motor Innovative Materials Joint Laboratory, established to accelerate innovation and co-develop advanced materials for ROX Motor vehicles. The partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision of becoming a global centre for sustainable, innovation-driven industries and future mobility solutions. In just three years, ROX Motor has launched its first model, the ROX 01,…
Image credit: Getty Images The International Monetary Fund, which raised its 2025 growth outlook for the Middle East and North Africa last week, has said that risks for the region are still tilted to the downside, despite a recent improvement in geopolitical tensions. The IMF has lifted its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the MENA region to 3.3 per cent, from 2.6 per cent it projected in May. “The outlook this year reflected a resilience, despite the fact that we live in elevated global uncertainty and a situation where trade tariffs affected most of the world and the geopolitical tensions…
Image credit: WAM/Website Etihad Airways has reached a significant milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, reflecting over 20 per cent year-on-year growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers. This achievement highlights the airline’s strong operational performance, network expansion, and sustained passenger demand, a WAM report said. Read more-Etihad Airways passenger numbers rise 18% in first 9 months of 2025 “We are expanding destinations, our fleet, and our talented workforce towards our goal of making Etihad the airline everyone wants to fly,” said Captain Majed Al Marzouqi, chief operations and guest officer at…
More than nearly 14 years, the Future Pioneers Award by BEEAH has evolved from a local educational initiative into a global platform for sustainability innovation. Hind al Huwaidi, chief executive development officer at BEEAH, explains how the award continues to nurture ideas that address environmental challenges, inspire collaboration across borders, and empower the next generation of innovators to turn ambition into tangible impact. What is your vision for the Future Pioneers Award 2025–2026 and how does it build on the lessons of the previous edition? We laid the foundations for the Future Pioneers Award almost 14 years ago, under the…
Image: Supplied As the UAE accelerates toward its net zero 2050 goals, Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus are steering the automotive landscape into a new era of electrified mobility. With hybrids taking centre stage as the most practical bridge between traditional and electric vehicles, MD Jacques Brent shares how the brands are aligning with the nation’s sustainability vision, investing in next-generation technologies, and redefining customer experiences in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. How are you seeing customer preferences in the UAE shift between traditional, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, and what role do you expect Toyota and Lexus to…
Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO, Atlys/Image: Supplied For UAE residents, securing a US visa can often be an exercise in patience — with appointment wait times stretching for months and unpredictable embassy backlogs leaving travellers uncertain. Atlys, a travel-tech platform founded by Mohak Nahta, is seeking to change that by using data intelligence and automation to bring transparency and predictability to the visa application process. “Visa timelines are primarily shaped by sustained demand and finite appointment capacity at consular posts,” said Nahta. “The UAE is a major travel hub with consistently high application volumes, and during periods of elevated demand…
Key Takeaways Jack in the Box will sell Del Taco Holdings for $115 million, ending the two-brand strategy it began in 2022. The company says the sale allows it to focus on its core business and pay down debt. The deal underscores a growing trend of restaurant operators simplifying their portfolios amid high costs. San Diego-based Jack in the Box announced it will sell Del Taco Holdings for $115 million, a move that marks a significant pivot in strategy for the parent company and underscores a broader shift in how fast-food brands are managing their portfolios. Related: Considering franchise ownership?…
Key Takeaways Meta has a spate of entry-level positions open that start around $200,000. The tech giant has been leading the high-salary AI charge, notably poaching employees from Apple and OpenAI. One entry-level software engineer role posted only requires “one internship” and pays $176,000. Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and more, has been doling out some astronomical job offers this year for top AI talent — from 28-year-old Alexandr Wang’s billions to hundreds of millions for a former Apple engineer. Now, the company, which has a market cap of around $1.83 trillion, is hiring for a…