Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan is Middle East & Africa Correspondent, reporting on technology adoption, economic development, and innovation across emerging markets. He studied International Relations at American University of Cairo and worked in development finance before journalism. Ahmed's work has been featured in Al Jazeera, African Business, and Foreign Policy. He is based in Dubai and covers the intersection of technology and development.
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Silicon Valley’s DNA Dilemma: When Longevity Science Meets Grief
A $12,000 genetic exam promised answers about my future, but the results revealed a more complicated truth about the intersection …
Why the 'Bananas' Campaign Resonated: A Deep Dive into Viral Marketing Insights
CMO Laura Jones reveals the strategic thinking behind the award-winning campaign that leveraged human quirkiness to cut through digital noise.
Securitize’s Market Debut Signals Crypto’s Maturing Path to Public Markets
The BlackRock-backed firm’s 3% first-day gain reflects growing investor confidence in regulated digital asset infrastructure, even as broader crypto volatility …
The $2 Trillion Imperative: Rebuilding America’s Industrial Resilience
A new McKinsey analysis reveals the staggering investment required to fortify critical supply chains—but the cost of inaction may be …
Base44’s Homegrown AI Model Aims to End the Era of ‘Slop’ Design
The company’s CEO reveals how an internally developed system is reshaping creative output to prioritize originality over algorithmic mediocrity.