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News and Trends

Doha Forum 2025 Set to Convene Global Heads of State and Policymakers from December 6-7

The 2025 edition is expected to welcome more than 6,000 participants from over 150 countries.

Leadership

UAE AI Minister H.E. Al Olama, "Our Vision for the Digital Economy Has Not—and Will Not—Change"

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, stressed at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai that the UAE's digital direction remains clear, consistent, and focused on shaping the world's next economy.

Finance

Startup Funding: Michael Lints, Partner, Golden Gate Ventures

"The Qatar venture ecosystem has evolved significantly and currently has strong momentum. Several programs—such as Qatar Development Bank's investments, incubation and acceleration programs, Qatar Investment Authority's Fund of Funds, QRDI's innovation grants, and QSTP—offer a unique combination of capital, expertise, and fertile ground for building an organic ecosystem."

Growth Strategies

AI Excellence Spotlight: Phillip Kingston, CTO and Co-Founder of AppliedAI, on Redesigning Work for an AI-First World

"When systems take care of execution and humans guide complexity and improvement, a completely different culture emerges."

News and Trends

Datapatrol Wraps Up a Landmark 2025: Advancing Data Security and Compliance Across the GCC

Following impactful participation at GISEC Global, GITEX Global, and Black Hat MEA, Datapatrol reinforces its role in shaping the region's data security and compliance landscape and continues to expand its footprint across the GCC.

Starting a Business

These Two Founders Built the 'Dyson of Water Filters' — and Hit Eight-Figures in Under a Year

What began as a fix for a child's health issue is now a breakout brand endorsed by Dr. Andrew Huberman.

Business News

You Can Make 6 Figures at Apple, Disney, Google and Meta — With Up to $480,000 at One of These Tech Giants

Here's how much nine companies paid their employees this year, according to data revealed in thousands of federal filings.

Science & Technology

AI Is Creating New Winners and Losers. Here's How Smart Leaders Are Restructuring to Get Ahead.

A seismic talent shake-up is unfolding as AI rewrites the rules, forcing leaders to decide how — and how fast — to adapt.

Business News

Amazon Employees Say Its AI Strategy Threatens Jobs and the Environment

More than 1,000 Amazon employees anonymously signed an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy.

Growing a Business

Here's How I'm Planning to Transform Myself and My Business in 2026

Here are five things I'm focusing on to achieve meaningful growth in the year ahead.

Starting a Business

These 3 College Friends Turned a $100 Side Hustle Into a $20 Million Sports Media Powerhouse

These college friends turned $100 and a WhatsApp group into a fan-focused sports media business.

Leadership

Is AI Overshadowing Your Own Intelligence? Here's the Shift You Need to Make.

In a world racing to perfect AI, it's time we rediscover the deeper, Absolute Intelligence that fuels both human creativity and machine learning alike.

Starting a Business

I Had to Start Over Three Times — Here's What It Taught Me

When careers collapse or shift, entrepreneurs often discover their real strengths.

Business News

Dell Family Drops $6.25 Billion Into 'Trump Accounts' for Kids

The gift propels Michael and Susan Dell into the top tier of U.S. philanthropists.