Innovation

The 21st century heralds a change in the way of traveling. Technological innovation has changed the tourist landscape and promises to go much further.

In the race to develop new mobility services based on connectivity and the shared use of vehicles, Barcelona-based car manufacturer SEAT has emerged as an industry pioneer.

"In high-volume and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, the major brands are all adopting robotics. Companies are automating their manufacturing processes as a necessity for their mid- to long-term survival."

For generations, the role of the facilities manager has barely changed: maintaining electrical networks, supervising security and cleaning services and ensuring the safety of fire prevention and elevators all continue to be the foremost responsibilities of any building manager.

Mohammed Aldossary, co-founder and CEO of digital marketplace Sary, is one of the leading young Saudi entrepreneurs changing the face of the economy and launching a new era of opportunity for small companies and startups.

Interview with Mark Dixon, CEO and Founder, Regus: "As the world moves from analog to digital, it is changing the way companies work and where people work".

The driving force at the heart of innovation and digitalization in Saudi Arabia is a remarkable woman, Deemah Al-Yahya. As a tech pioneer and the first Saudi female assigned the role of executive director, leading developer experience & digital innovation, Al-Yahya is an inspirational role model for women in the region.

In their reluctance to embrace the freedoms of cloud-based computing, many organizations are inflicting on their employees a demoralizing series of inefficiencies and frustrations.

Born and raised in Riyadh, Lujain Al Ubaid is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent social entrepreneurs and best-known businesswomen.

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.