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GERD LEONHARD: TECHNOLOGY VERSUS HUMANITY

Q. Has the point of no return – where technology has clearly taken over humanity – been reached? A. Not at all. We are still 20-30 years away from truly intelligent machines ie AGI – artificial general intelligence. If you equate that with what is called the Singularity – when machines become limitlessly powerful – that would […]


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Real Estate Self Transaction Disrupts the Real Estate Industry

As part of the 10X Initiative, Dubai Land Department launched the digital platform, Real Estate Self Transaction, REST, enabling customers to manage all transactions related to real estate online. In 2018, as part of its participation in the 10X Initiative, Dubai Land Department launched Real Estate Self Transaction “REST”, a platform for conducting real estate […]


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Artificial Intelligence and Your Health

Say goodbye to long waits in doctors’ lounges. Artificial intelligence-based health monitoring pods appear to be the next big thing in general health services. Bodyo AiPods look super futuristic with a neo-organic design akin to Zaha Hadid’s architecture. However, these pods are not just about sleek looks. They also cover a vast array of health […]


3D Printing in Emerging Technologies Exhibition

ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions, is taking part in the United Arab Emirate’s 3D Emerging Technologies exhibition, the Middle East’s largest and most influential event for the additive manufacturing industry. The company will exhibit some iconic 3D printed pieces made at ACCIONA’s 3D printing hub in Dubai. The exhibition, which opens on […]


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Fuelling A Smart City’s Sustainable Growth

Zaid Alqufaidi, managing director at ENOC Retail, discusses the importance of convenience and collaboration to the development of smart cities. A report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry states that retail and wholesale trade contributes about 30 per cent of Dubai’s gross domestic product, demonstrating the relevance of the sector to the economy. […]


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RICHARD BALDWIN: THE GLOBOTICS UPHEAVAL

Q. What should humans do to prepare for the globotics upheaval? A. The jobs of the future will be doing things that software robots cannot automation – experts think that the most human tasks like creativity, empathy, motivating and managing groups of people, applying ethics, dealing unknown situations and such things will be very hard for […]


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We Can All Be Eco-heroes

Colette Barr graduated from Strathclyde University in Glasgow with an Honours Law Degree before being selected to work for a Big Four firm. After 8 years in International Trade Consultancy, Colette worked in the Oil & Gas industry for 10 years, in numerous challenging projects internationally and across the Middle East. Her most recent role […]


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Is Digital the Future of Money in the GCC?

A great deal of attention has been paid in the last year to Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Some global leaders have decried these new cryptocurrencies as fraud, while others believe it is the future of money. Countries such as Switzerland and Malta are doing everything they can to promote and attract activity in digital […]


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Farnek

Local facilities management company Farnek operates Hotel Optimizer, a tool designed to help hotels benchmark their performance in energy management, water and waste reduction and CO2 emissions, both with their sister properties and their peers. The Sustainabilist took a look at Hotel Optimizer, how it works and how it contributes to the sustainable tourism sector. […]


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Youth Hub Hosts Roadshow for Corporate Finance Woman of the Year Award

EY and its corresponding Youth Council, developed with the support of the UAE Youth Council, kicked off its second annual Corporate Finance Woman of the Year (CFWY) competition in the United Arab Emirates in December 2018.   The initiative encourages Emirati women to pursue careers in the private sector, particularly within transaction services and corporate […]