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Etihad Rail Passenger Trains: Launch Dates, Ticket Prices, Stations and Everything We Know

Tickets go on sale today, while the first passenger service launches on 30 June. Here's everything you need to know about travelling on Etihad Rail

Artificial Intelligence in Design: How the Region’s Studios Are Really Using It – Cautiously

From concept sketching to parking-lot planning, Middle East designers are learning where artificial intelligence helps, and where human intuition still wins

AI Smart Glasses: The Future is (Almost) Here – But Do We Actually Want To Wear Them?

A new generation of smart eyewear is finally delivering on its vision. But can it deliver on style?

Ameca, Dubai’s AI Robot, Is the Museum of the Future’s Latest Employee

Revealed during Dubai AI Week, it has eerily realistic facial expressions and can analyse visitors' emotions in real-time

Burj Khalifa Is Home to the World’s Highest Penthouse (and Other Secrets of the World’s Tallest Building Revealed)

For $51 million, a rare 21,000 sqft duplex penthouse in the 2,722-foot-tall skyscraper could be yours. Go behind the tower's history, design, and impact

What the World’s Leading Cities Will Look As ‘15-Minute Cities’, According to AI

From Dubai to New York, a project to reshape six global destinations offers a glimpse of a brighter, greener future

Could Bitcoin Mining and Data Centres Soon Heat Your Home?

According to experts, by 2026 global data centres’ total electricity use will match that of Japan’s. What will be done with the heat produced?
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The World’s Largest Building, Costing $50 Billion, Breaks Ground in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Construction has begun on Mukaab, Saudi Arabia's latest futuristic building. When complete, the indoor city will be the size of 20 Empire State Buildings

4 Tech Hubs in the Middle East Giving the Region a Digital Facelift

Traditionally known for its oil wealth, the Middle East is now focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). These top tech hubs are leading this shift with significant investments and strategic AI initiatives

6 AI Artists You Should Follow Right Now

Reshaping industries, from architecture to fashion, discover how these content creators are pushing creative boundaries and changing the future of artificial intelligence

Amazon Prime Day 2024: 11 Products That Must Be on Your Wishlist

The annual Amazon Prime Day event returns and we've compiled a list of design-led must-haves, ranging from everyday household items to the latest gadgets

Among the World’s Most Expensive Cars the Bugatti Tourbillon Is a $4 Million Ultra-Hypercar

Designed by a 36-year-old maverick who built his first electric race car at age 19, the vehicle can zip to at least 275 mph

World’s Biggest Solar Farm Goes Live in China and It Can Power an Entire Country for a Year

The 5GW complex – which occupies roughly the same area as New York City – puts the country at the forefront of the green energy revolution

The Line in Saudi Arabia: What’s Going On With Neom’s Futuristic Project? And When Will It Finish?

According to recent reports the project has been drastically reduced in size but a fresh cash injection might keep the dream alive
Motoring

Unveiling Dodge Charger Daytona, The World’s First Electric Muscle Car

Dodge's latest reveal seamlessly blends nostalgic heritage with forward-thinking power – promising an electrifying journey

Meet AI Artist Future Bedouin Who’s Crafting Fantastical Scenes That Marry Tradition with Tech

The Dubai-based creative is charting bold new ground with her otherworldly interpretations of local culture

Can NFTs Make a Comeback in 2024? Yes, but Forget Hype Monsters Like Bored Apes and Beeple

After a spectacular fall from grace, NFTs are looking to gain traction again, but this time, a cautious corporate-led approach will replace record-breaking, flash in the pan animations – and this could eventually lead to meaningful (and long-lasting) digital art
Architecture

Earthquakes in Japan: Mitigating Natural Disasters Through Life-Saving Architectural Innovation

This is what the rest of the world can learn from the most seismically active nation on the plane, where each disaster is a hard lesson in how architecture should perform

This Dubai-Based Architect Has Designed a 3D Printed Shelter for Humans and Birds

Ahmad AlKattan's Designest is a visionary concept for outdoor furniture that pushes the boundaries of material innovation and sustainability