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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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.
The Nvidia Paradox: How Frugality Fueled a $5 Trillion Empire
While Silicon Valley drowns in perks to attract talent, Nvidia’s culture of self-reliance has built one of the world’s most …
Russia’s Economic Pessimism: From Viral Rant to National Crisis of Confidence
A single influencer’s critique of Russia’s economy sparked a wave of discontent, revealing deep-seated anxieties about the country’s future amid …