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.
5 articles
The HomeGoods Paradox: Why This Designer Walks Past Seven Tempting Aisles
A veteran interior designer reveals the seemingly irresistible finds at HomeGoods that never make it into her projects—or her home.
The Weight of Time: A Journey Cut Short by Grief and Grace
When I left my career to travel with my father, I expected months of shared adventure. Instead, I was left …
The Uncanny Valley of App Development: Three Signs AI Built Yours
From soulless interfaces to eerily perfect copy, these red flags reveal when artificial intelligence has been overused in app creation—often …
Two Decades at Costco: A Veteran Employee’s Guide to the Warehouse’s Hidden Gems
From unexpected global delicacies to under-the-radar household essentials, a longtime Costco worker reveals the most valuable finds currently on shelves—and …
How Not to Ruin Your Italian Summer: Eight Tourist Mistakes That Betray a Lack of Respect
A decade of living in Italy reveals the subtleties of local culture that visitors often overlook—turning what should be a …