Given the trajectory of AI’s impact on society, the UAE has launched a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence to keep citizens up to date. With people feeling ill-equipped and nervous about technological change, the government is hoping that a sense of preparedness will foster innovation, rather than fear.

The American University in Dubai has launched a course to help social media influencers enhance their content and build their self-promotion skills. As social media becomes an essential part of society, users are being encouraged to study the digital landscape and behave better within it.

Silicon Valley may be notorious for its boys’ club culture, but the Middle East’s start-up scene is booming thanks to the efforts of female entrepreneurs and scientists. What social and economic factors are leading these women into tech? And how can gender equality benefit their home countries?

Faced with population growth, a scarcity of resources, and rising concerns about climate change, many urban hubs in the Middle East are using advanced tech and innovative design to safeguard their citizens and improve quality of life. What can we expect from these cities of the future?