‘Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger long-term shift in global trade and energy flows’
Kelsey Goodman of the World Economic Forum discusses Strait of Hormuz disruptions, global trade risks, and how GCC economies can...
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UNFPA and corporate partners drive reproductive justice in workplaces
Mariarosa Cutillo, UNFPA Chief of the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, says businesses need to provide adequate maternal health...
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Risks are interconnected, need collaborative solutions, says WEF’s Mark Elsner
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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
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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.
- 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
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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.
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‘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
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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.
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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.
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‘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
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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
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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.
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Davos25: Kyrgyzstan beckons with lax tax regime, says CEO of country’s tech hub
Davos, Switzerland -- Aziz Abakirov, the CEO of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, represents a unique initiative...
- Companies in Kyrgyzstan High Technology Park enjoy 1% tax on turnover and zero tax on certain activities, including crypto.
- Our main focus is to attract partners who value skilled talent and are looking to collaborate with us, Abakirov said.
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‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’
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‘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
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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
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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.