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Tesla’s first Saudi showroom opens

The opening in Riyadh comes with Tesla sales dropping.

Mubadala Energy enters US energy market

Acquires a 24.1% interest in US firm Kimmeridge’s SoTex

Borouge to increase dividend from 2025

The company okayed $650 million final dividend for 2024.

TikTok’s US future uncertain

It must find non-Chinese owner to avoid ban.

Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

Risks are interconnected, need collaborative solutions, says WEF’s Mark Elsner

Davos, Switzerland – Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum sat with TRENDS during WEF’s summit in Davos...
  • The Global Risks Report 2025, with insights from over 900 experts, identifies state-based armed conflict as the most immediate risk for 2025.
  • The report was circulated ahead of the Davos meeting, which serves as a platform for advancing dialogue, cooperation, and partnerships.

Rudolph Lohmeyer: The Gulf is redefining the global future, not just adapting to it

The Middle East must counter global economic divergence by enhancing regional financial integration to drive collective growth, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells...
  • The GCC is strategically positioning itself as a neutral hub by diversifying economic and diplomatic relationships to ensure resilience, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells TRENDS
  • AI is expected to revolutionize productivity, scientific discovery, and governance, with the UAE and KSA making significant investments in the field, he added

‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’

Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.
  • Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
  • Cultural and heritage tourism is on the rise, with travelers seeking genuine local experiences, from food to historical sites, her adds

Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones

Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...
  • Peter-Lucas Jones, a Time100 AI 2024 List honoree, discussed AI's role in preserving the Te Reo Maori language at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • His team at Te Hiku Media developed Te Reo Maori natural language processing tools and an automatic speech recognition model.

‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’

DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...
  • GCV expands WEF’s mission by bringing diverse global perspectives into Davos through digital platforms, Huang, GCV president tells TRENDS
  • GCV’s digital extension, in partnership with Accenture and Microsoft, fosters year-round collaboration, he adds

Readying for jobs of tomorrow: WEF’s Till Leopold stresses upskilling

Davos, Switzerland -- In the next five years, millions of jobs will be created. Governments, employers, and education institutions, therefore,...
  • The key report findings highlighted that there will be 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling is needed to prepare workforces.
  • The fastest-growing skills by 2030 will include technological skills alongside human skills, such as cognitive skills and collaboration.

Lithium-sulfur batteries will transform energy storage, says Lyten’s Horvath

Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company, is revolutionizing the energy storage market with its groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery technology. These batteries offer...
  • Lithium-sulfur batteries are about half the weight of a lithium-ion batteries, but they have twice the energy density.
  • These batteries work better in heat and, therefore, will be better suited to tropical countries that are expected to grow at a much faster pace.

‘Middle East is a promising area with a lot of initiatives going on in the UAE, Saudi Arabia’

Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Alphaeus Hanson,...
  • The Middle East is emerging as a key investment hub, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading ambitious initiatives, Hanson tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
  • Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he adds

Public-Private collaboration is crucial to tackling physical inactivity crisis: WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler

Emma Zwiebler, CEO of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), sat down exclusively with TRENDS at the...
  • In many regions, over 80% of youth aren’t getting enough exercise, and it’s affecting their future health, says Zwiebler
  • Technology and sedentary lifestyles are driving a worrying trend in inactivity, especially among youth, she adds

Davos25: Qatar, Saudi, UAE to lead GCC transformation, says Cytomate COO

DAVOS, Switzerland -- Bilel Al Souaied is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is the COO of Cytomate, a leading...
  • Since the discovery of hydrocarbons, GCC has been experiencing several economic models. Some of them proved to be working, some not.
  • "We do have one of the most advanced educational ecosystems. Qatar is leading the way in terms of that," Bilel said.

A dirham and a dream: Matthews Southwest’s Jay French on future of UAE real estate

From an institutional investor-based viewpoint, it is becoming of interest more now than it ever has been. And that's a...

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‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’

Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.

Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones

Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...

‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’

DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...

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Lithium-sulfur batteries will transform energy storage, says Lyten’s Horvath

Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company, is revolutionizing the energy storage market with its groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery technology. These batteries offer...
  • Lithium-sulfur batteries are about half the weight of a lithium-ion batteries, but they have twice the energy density.
  • These batteries work better in heat and, therefore, will be better suited to tropical countries that are expected to grow at a much faster pace.

‘Middle East is a promising area with a lot of initiatives going on in the UAE, Saudi Arabia’

Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Alphaeus Hanson,...
  • The Middle East is emerging as a key investment hub, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading ambitious initiatives, Hanson tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
  • Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he adds

Public-Private collaboration is crucial to tackling physical inactivity crisis: WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler

Emma Zwiebler, CEO of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), sat down exclusively with TRENDS at the...
  • In many regions, over 80% of youth aren’t getting enough exercise, and it’s affecting their future health, says Zwiebler
  • Technology and sedentary lifestyles are driving a worrying trend in inactivity, especially among youth, she adds