Introduction: The Rise of the Mass Affluent Investor The Middle East is witnessing a surge in its mass affluent population—individuals with investable assets ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. This diverse group, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and expatriates, seeks to manage their wealth with the sophistication of professional investors. Yet, with their high fees and focus […]
Picture this dear reader. Picture a grandiose Victorian house in a small seaside town near Margate. It is the early 1970s and I am a small boy, playing on the floor in my nana’s kitchen. I can’t remember what I am playing with, possibly some plastic soldiers or an Evel Knievel stunt cycle. The shards […]
The recent national Government directive to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) as a core subject from kindergarten to grade 12 has sparked the debate on how the technology will be embedded in the curriculum and what impact it will have on the mechanics of learning and assessment. Education and AI experts have united to discuss the […]
When I first moved abroad, I expected challenges – adjusting to new cultures, building networks, and navigating unfamiliar business systems. But what I didn’t expect was that managing my money would be the hardest part. As an expat entrepreneur, I expected challenges like everyone does – adjusting to new cultures, navigating unfamiliar business environments, and […]
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, and nowhere is this more evident than in how companies hire. For decades, recruitment relied on intuition, CV stacks, and often biased human judgment. But today, the hiring process is being reshaped by data-driven systems designed to make it faster, fairer, and more scalable. In the Middle […]
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a buzzword on the sidelines of venture capital. It’s becoming the backbone of an emerging breed of venture capital (VC) firms – from sourcing deals and conducting due diligence to supporting founders and boosting portfolio performance. But this isn’t just about chasing efficiency. It’s a direct response to a fundamental […]
If you know Sprints, you know we’ve been in the edtech space for five years now. Our mission is bold but clear: upskill 100 million learners by 2030. From day one, we knew that reaching this kind of scale would require powerful, tech-driven solutions that wouldn’t sacrifice quality. Like any edtech platform, we faced the […]
Let’s be real: the traditional security perimeter is dead. With the explosion of remote work, cloud computing, and BYOD (bring your own device), we’re no longer dealing with neatly defined boundaries that we can wrap in a firewall and call it a day. Today, identity is the new perimeter, and if you’re not treating it that […]
The world of finance is changing fast, and Lluis Mas is one of the people driving that change. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of BELOBABA, he is working to connect traditional finance with blockchain technology in a way that is safe, transparent, and accessible. His interest in blockchain began when he saw how it […]
How the Middle East Can Lead in Aviation Safety Airports are the arteries of global connectivity, pulsing with passengers, cargo, and ambition. Yet, in today’s world—marked by cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and evolving criminal tactics—they’re also prime targets. For the Middle East, a region driving aviation growth through hubs like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, securing […]
