The Gulf’s race to lead in AI is colliding with a harsh truth: innovation needs water. As data centers rise across the desert, environmental stress is mounting. Can the region sustain its digital ambitions without draining its most precious resource?
The U.S. and China are leading global e-commerce, not just through infrastructure, but by shaping how people shop. From mobile-first habits in South Korea to cultural loyalty to offline stores in Europe, success lies in localizing digital strategy.
Corporate tax policy is no longer just a backend issue,it’s shaping where businesses operate and how much consumers pay. As tax competition intensifies, small companies are relocating to stay competitive, making tax strategy a new driver of global pricing and growth.
Global consumers are turning away from US brands, not because of quality, but because of identity. To navigate rising nationalism and geopolitical backlash, brands must localize, listen, and lead with empathy to stay relevant in a shifting global market.
AI is turning supply chains into strategic growth engines. With 90%+ forecasting accuracy and 25% faster fulfillment, companies moving beyond manual systems are gaining a sharp edge in efficiency, agility, and market leadership.
In 2025, global retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Apple continue to dominate the revenue charts, but scale alone is no longer enough. The real battleground lies in how quickly these companies can adapt to shifting consumer values, tech disruption, and demographic headwinds.
Generative AI isn’t just helping teams move faster, it’s reshaping what work looks like. From real-time content creation to AI-driven decision-making, the future of productivity is no longer searched for, it’s being generated.
As airfare drops 5.3% year-over-year, a wave of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping the skies. Airlines face recession but consumers gain access. This shift signals more than cheap flights; it’s a reset in who travels, how often, and what that means for global business.
Tax havens may lower your tax bill, but they don’t build your business. Our analysis of 28,800 companies shows that real operations where firms hire, sell, and grow happen in major economic hubs, not in zero-tax jurisdictions. Growth follows markets, not just low rates.
While ChatGPT now handles over 1 billion daily queries, Google still dominates discovery with 13.7 billion. Today’s consumers don’t stick to one search engine, they move fluidly across platforms like TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, and Instagram to discover, compare, and decide.
With global growth revised down to 2.8% for 2025, consumers are entering a new era of caution. From Germany to Kenya, the shopping cart has become a signal of economic sentiment and businesses that miss the shift risk being left behind.
Despite reaching over 500 million users in India, WhatsApp Pay processed just few transactions The failure wasn’t due to lack of reach, but lack of focus.