Technology
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
By Amy Bradford
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
By Kieron Marchese
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?
By Kieron Marchese
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
By Kieron Marchese
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
By Katherine McLaughlin and Pratyush Sarup
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
By Amy Bradford
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?
By Elizabeth Fazzare
extraordinary architecture
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
By Pratyush Sarup
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
By Kieron Marchese
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
By Kieron Marchese
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
By Mona Basharat
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
By Brett Berk
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
By Amy Bradford
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
By Pratyush Sarup
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
By Brett Berk
$2 Billion Submersible Superyachts Are The New Status Symbols For The Superrich
An Austrian company has released visuals for a 213-foot vessel that could spend up to four weeks underwater
By Katherine McLaughlin
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
By Mona Basharat
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
By Iain Akerman
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
By Elizabeth Fazzare
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
By Mona Basharat