District 2020, Where the future is Here and Now?
District 2020 is a futuristic city, covering an area of 438 hectares or 1,083 acres for sustainable human living, which was unveiled during the World Expo 2020. In its six-month …
Africa’s Pandemic-era Startups are Becoming the Center of their Digital Economy
Africa, with its huge opportunities for tech growth, has been speeding over traditional forms of development and leapfrogging into the digital era. From minuscule landline connections to a burst of …
SEA Offers Growth Opportunities to Digital Banks, but Issues Still Persist
Southeast Asia’s population of 681 million provides enormous opportunities for the digital or neo-banking ecosystem. The growth potential is too high for the middle class, with a large disposable income …
The Story Behind the Rise of ‘Super Apps’ in SEA
Think super app, think SouthEast Asia! The region is home to some of the world’s biggest ‘super apps’ that consumers use to access many services without leaving the parent mobile …
With NFTs, the Music Industry is All set to Rock Again
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have taken the world by storm. They have grown to be a $40 billion market over the last year from hidden digital assets. Many sectors recognise …
Why the Ride-sharing Model Worked So Perfectly for Economies such as South-East Asia and Africa
Ridesharing is easily one of the best options to reduce pollution, and in the case of geographies such as SEA and Africa, it is good for the economy as well. …
Why the Middle East is becoming a Primary target for Cyberattacks
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Middle East has been witnessing a wave of cyberattacks, causing disruptions across sectors. The leading anti-virus software provider Kaspersky revealed that there had …
NFT Crash: Beginning of the end? No, Just stabilization, say experts
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have started crashing, with many wondering whether it is the beginning of the end for these new digital assets. But, several experts feel that it is …
MENA to be the hotspot for Metaverse-based Growth
The Middle East and North African (MENA) countries are seeing a boom in the use of digital technologies and at the top of the pyramid is Metaverse. A World Bank …
How digitalization is Dubai’s policy to Uplift Post-covid Economy
Post-Covid, Dubai is focusing on a knowledge-based economy and is planning to be the hub for at least 300 startups over the next two years. To lay the road towards …