Tourism

Drought, famine, deforestation, catastrophic wildfires, rising sea levels and toxic pollution are all consequences of an unsustainable global situation. Situated in the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, Aruba, a beautiful speck of powdery white paradise shaped by the sea, is fighting back by embracing sustainability.

When we look around the world and observe how human beings of the 21st century live, work and spend their free time, it sometimes seems that our lives today are almost entirely shaped by technology.

With no end in sight to the current surge in international tourism and concern mounting about the impact of this growth on the environment, a new player in the global tourism market is pointing the way towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.


Since starting his first company at the age of just 19, Hatem Kameli has been at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem. The digital entrepreneur is now planning to launch his first IPO.

Government reforms in Brazil are making the economy more competitive and productive and helping the country attract a new wave of foreign capital.

Life in the great cities of the Middle East is lived out to a never-ending soundtrack of music in a dazzling variety of genres, from traditional folk to rock, jazz, and the ultra-contemporary sounds of Arabic rap, hip-hop, and house.

Harnessing the power of innovations such as AR and VR, Khalid Al-Muawad’s technology company Midwam is transforming the visitor experience of art, history, and culture, taking customer engagement to a new level.

The human story of this desert region is long. Rock art and carved inscriptions testify to the presence of early men and women dating back thousands of years.

For Nada Alhelabi, music is much more than just a job. It is a chance to bring people together and transform lives. The festival organizer and sound therapist is helping amplify music in MENA

When veteran real estate developer John Pagano received a phone call from one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds three years ago, he sensed that change was in the air.