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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California’s Billionaire Tax Faces Fierce Opposition from Tech Titans
Sergey Brin and 11 other ultra-wealthy figures challenge a proposed wealth tax, arguing it will stifle innovation and drive capital …
The $29 Billion Litmus Test: Can Investors Still Stomach AI’s Valuation Gamble?
A massive stock offering this week will reveal whether the market’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence remains unsated—or if skepticism has …
Waymo’s Robotaxis Struggle with Gridlock: A Warning for Autonomous Vehicle Reliability
The recent incident in San Francisco, where some of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles ran out of power during Independence Day traffic, …
The Quiet Revolution: How Retirees Are Redefining Frugality Without Sacrifice
A Newark couple’s $150 weekly grocery budget reveals a broader shift in spending habits among older Americans, where thrift and …
How Summer Vacation in America Transformed Over a Century
From train-bound escapes to Instagram escapes, 100 years of leisure reveal shifting values, economics, and technology in the American experience.