AI, learning models can’t replace human creativity

• The rise of Web3 and NFT photography, along with AI and deep learning models, are transforming the landscape of photography and the creative industry at large, says an expert
• As artists, it provides us with new avenues for monetising our work and reaching new audiences. It's crucial that we address the security concerns, adds another expert at Xposure

Realty growth in Saudi Arabia, UAE to build on strong private sector and robust spending via govt initiatives

• Pent-up demand from travelers and increased spending by residents led the post-pandemic recovery of the real estate sector in Dubai
• The post-COVID recovery of the Saudi real estate sector is led by increasing tourist demand and government spending on infrastructure projects

Saudi ministry signs MoU with Standard Chartered to boost mining investment

• The MoU will assess the requirements for sustainable investment in the mining sector in Saudi Arabia as per the objectives of Vision 2030
• The deal also aims at promoting knowledge transfer, tech enablement, job creation and implementation of Future Minerals Forum outcomes

A nation or business can’t leave talent off the field

• If you are not inclusive as a country, all you are doing is punishing yourself because you are leaving your talent off the field, says Steven Bartlett, a British entrepreneur
• "It is a competitive advantage to be inclusive in the boardroom when key decisions are made because if you are not, you are only hurting yourself," Bartlett adds

‘Dubai among key global maritime destinations’

• Dubai is one of the leading players in the maritime sector, as it ranks among the most important global maritime destinations such as London, Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong
• The emirate has achieved record growth in the service of refuelling vessels during in 2022, as it recorded about 1.1 million metric tonnes, with a growth rate of 30 percent

Innovations chart Dubai’s path to sustainable future

• Dubai has become the most inspiring example globally for institutionalising the innovation process, says Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General The Executive Council of Dubai
• An effective partnership model between the public and private sector in Dubai has helped transform innovation into a culture that has enhanced the UAE’s competitiveness, he adds.

TRENDS seeks whistleblowers

Investors’ choices shape future of economy in a region

• There are rich investment options and promising opportunities available in the UAE, says Sharjah FDI Office CEO Mohammed Juma'a Al Musharrakh
• The strategic distribution of capital between key economic sectors will help maintain growth, stability and sustainability, adds Al Musharrakh

Preserving natural resources crucial for future generations, reiterates key UAE official

• Protecting and preserving natural resources for future generations is very important and the UAE is committed to achieve sustainability, says an official
• The UAE has a long and established history in the field of sustainability, which began with the initiatives launched by the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, he adds

UAE creates a sustainable ecosystem to further enhance understanding of space, says astronaut

• The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has revealed details of the second crewed mission of the UAE Astronaut Programme to the International Space Station
• Sultan AlNeyadi is the prime astronaut while Hazzaa AlMansoori is a backup crew of the mission scheduled for launch on February 26