The shift from innovative to native: Unlocking where real AI value lies

Embed AI in workflows so deep that it becomes invisible: Matt Cloke

• To truly unlock AI’s potential, organizations need to modernize from within.
• Becoming AI-native demands more than innovation; it calls for a cultural shift where people, processes, and platforms work in harmony.

The GCC must deploy its ‘strategic advantages’ to lead the transition

• Across the region, business leaders are confronting a reality already transforming global markets.
• Instead of funding isolated projects, Gulf institutions can help build ecosystems such as agritech clusters, circular-economy value chains,

What the world can learn from the Middle East’s wellness vision

• The UAE’s wellness economy surged by 58 percent, reaching $34.1 billion—the largest in the MENA region and one of the fastest-growing markets globally.
• The Middle East is showing the world what’s possible when wellness is built into the foundation, not bolted on after the fact.

Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms

• Whether you are a content creator, a journalist, or strategist, your online voice contributes to the values we transmit and the legacy we leave behind.
• You are not following trends but shaping the emotional and intellectual tone of your generation.

How travel brands can target high-intent travelers in the MEA region

• In a region defined by rapid digital adoption and evolving traveler expectations, the brands that thrive will be those that treat marketing as a journey, not a destination.
• Targeting high-intent travelers is no longer about one-off bookings or flash sales—it’s about long-term relationships, built through continuous, relevant engagement.

Technology and Short-Term Rentals in Dubai

• Several exciting proptech advancements are set to revolutionize Dubai’s short-term rental market, which will have a lasting impact on Dubai’s broader real estate industry
• With an increasing global focus on sustainability, technological integrations that advance green practices will be key for the future growth of the sector

Trump’s tariffs fallout: Why trade tensions are a ‘storm cloud’ over financial markets

• New US tariffs have upended global trade and caused significant volatility in financial markets
• In early April, global stock markets plummeted after US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff regime

Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence

• Real estate-backed assets that offer a blend of long-term capital appreciation and recurring revenue are especially attractive in today’s market, says Victor.
• Guests increasingly want to know what a hotel stands for: how it treats its staff, where it sources its ingredients, and whether its promises around sustainability hold up.

New-Age Growth Comes Home to the GCC

• The GCC’s ongoing “giga” projects, economic diversification, focus on the digital economy, and emerging technologies all signal a promising future.
• With over US$2 trillion invested in capital-intensive projects, the GCC’s future looks increasingly secure, despite persistent negative portrayals in parts of the Western media.