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Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that few predicted even five years ago. The emergence of sophisticated generative AI systems and “AI coworkers” capable of writing software,...

Al Duqm, located on the southeastern coast of Oman, is a deep-water port facing the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean rather than being inside the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea. Al Duqm is...

Human skills are highly relevant, but they remain invisible in most labour markets; according to the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) report on New Economy Skills, only 72% of US job postings...

It is alarming to see a generation that is digitally proficient but lacks fundamental knowledge due to heavy digitalisation. A recent study shows that, for the first time in history, a new generation...

The Indian economy is characterised by strong, sustained growth, moderate inflation and improved macroeconomic stability, yet it stands at a global crossroads amidst trade wars and tariffs. The Indian...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a big leap from research labs to everyday life. What once took decades to commercialise is now reaching the real world in months or even days. AI is changing...

According to IMF projections, emerging markets and developing economies are growing at roughly 4 — 4.4 per cent, compared with developed economies at 1.6 — 1.8 per cent. The growth narrative...

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook has raised India's growth projection from 6 to 7.3 per cent. It forecasts global growth at 3.3 per cent, signalling India as a...

December 9-10, 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to both pass and enforce a nationwide ban on social media for under-16s. During November 2025, Australia issued the Online Safety...

Over the last decade, the world has witnessed an upsurge in hate crimes, online toxicity, identity-based polarisation and cyberbullying within and across countries. These macro behavioural trends are...

KV Ch Madhu Sudhana RaoThe writer is AI researcher based in the USA.Our digital lives are now powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which powers chatbots, virtual assistants, search engines; and...

In 2026, GDP growth is projected at 2.5-3.1%, lower than in the pre-pandemic period of roughly 3.7%. However, it does not reflect recessionary averages. The climate of uncertainty will continue to...

The proliferation of smartphones, advances in communication technologies, collaborative work and remote or hybrid work models have blurred the lines between work and personal life. The work culture...

Surprisingly, taxes that are not actual government taxes are still being paid by women. Both ‘pink tax’ or ‘gender tax’ and ‘safety tax’ are economic burdens that women face worldwide. The...

Artificial Intelligence was once hailed as the dawn of impartiality, a tool capable of removing human prejudice from decision-making. From global corporations to national policies, AI promised to...

The global dashboard for 2025 indicates that 4286 organisations have announced massive layoffs across technology, retail, finance, automotive, warehousing, government, healthcare administration,...

The modern human resources (HR) department is undergoing a seismic shift, moving from a role defined by intuition and paperwork to one driven by data analysis and automation. Across the globe,...

The one commodity that appeals to the hearts of millions is the yellow metal, gold, which has a universal reputation of being the most preferred investment as a speculative hedge and a safe-haven...

Behind the sleek interfaces of today’s chatbots lies a labyrinth of code, data and unanswered questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become humanity’s most impressive mirror, reflecting our...

As the sun soars and global cities set record temperatures, climate change is rewriting daily schedules and routines. The 24-hour economy is no longer a buzzword; it is an evolving adaptation of city...