Artificial intelligence has, in the space of just a few years, become a constant presence in both our imagination and our daily lives. It writes, responds, analyzes, generates images, simulates dialogue, and makes decisions. It is fast, tireless, and seemingly creative. And yet, precisely at the moment when its power becomes most evident, a question […]
Tell us about yourself and your career journey My career has been shaped less by a single role and more by a recurring pattern: stepping into complexity and helping people and systems make sense of it. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked across large corporations, consulting environments, and technology-driven organizations, often at the intersection […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a strategic advantage in finance. It is a tactical necessity. Across the UAE’s dynamic business landscape, finance functions are integrating predictive analytics and intelligent automation, compressing reporting cycles and improving data visibility. Yet a paradox is emerging. Greater speed and volume have not consistently produced better decisions. In some boardrooms, […]
As we look back on threat activity in 2025, it’s unmistakable that last year was been the busiest on record for attackers. Substantial, business crippling, cyber attacks are no longer an outlier. Today they are the norm, and businesses, citizens and critical services are entering the firing line daily. It’s safe to say, the digital […]
We live in the interval between two eras: the analog age, which shaped human thought, and the digital age, which is redefining it. In this space of transition—where memory meets algorithms and the human voice blends with that of machines—History reminds us of the past, while the young point toward who we might become: our […]
To paraphrase the American writer Mark Twain: “reports of the death of AI are greatly exaggerated.” Lately, a number of press articles and market commentaries have claimed that the boom in investment in Artificial Intelligence development is heading for a sharp fall — much like the bursting of the dot-com bubble in the early 2000s. […]
How did you get started in business and tech entrepreneurship? I’ve always had an entrepreneurial drive. After being active in the aesthetic medicine field, my next idea was to launch an app that helped parents and children connect through social activities. With no prior technical background but a strong curiosity for innovation, I decided to […]
From the heart of Jeddah to the innovation corridors of Dubai, Mohammed Salem BaAli is emerging as one of the foremost cross-border investment leaders in the GCC. He has successfully bridged two rapidly growing economic hubs, building a new investment model that integrates real assets, digital infrastructure, and transformative technologies into one unified ecosystem. BaAli […]
Tell us about AccuSights Sam Khan: AccuSights is a U.S.-based Cybersecurity platform. It was unearthed with the belief that world-class protection should not be a privilege for Fortune 100 companies, but a right for every business, whether small or big. I founded AccuSights in Chicago and expanded into the UAE cybersecurity this year, officially launching […]
In a region accelerating toward the future, it’s frustrating to watch capable young people slowed down by systems that no longer match their ambition. Their struggle isn’t rooted in a lack of talent, it’s rooted in a lack of access. Over the years, I’ve seen brilliant minds miss out on life-changing opportunities simply because the […]
