Hadi Khatib

Istanbul

Managing Editor at Economy Middle East

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Articles

Humanity’s future is increasingly inseparable from AI

Mar 14, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Today’s large language models (LLMs), powered by advanced conversational intelligence, are transforming communication experiences. These models are making interactions more human and less transactional, revolutionizing tasks such as sales and marketing pitches, answering queries, engaging in digital transactions and trades, and more.
A new era of economic growth and productivity with AI

Mar 13, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

AI could perhaps diminish human closeness, as face-to-face contact becomes less frequent. The technology will likely automate millions of jobs. It may outsmart its creators and precipitate dangerous consequences, thanks to its ability to think and learn. AI creates convincing deepfakes that influence people to take erroneous actions. As humanity designs safeguards against many such risks, it is also banking on AI to positively transform our lives. Mark J.
GCC a key player in global freight and logistics industry, says Trukkin's Dalmia

Mar 9, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Istanbul, Turkey — The GCC Freight and Logistics market size is valued at US$76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$110 billion by 2030, according to an estimate by Mordor Intelligence, a market intelligence and advisory firm. Amid this booming industry, the UAE-based Trukkin has emerged as a tech-driven UAE logistics leader, shipping over two million tons of goods through a network of 15,000+ drivers and 650+ transporters, covering land, air, and sea.
Renewed sense of renaissance for humanity in the digital economy

Mar 7, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

In today’s digital landscape, major tech companies and leading brands base their central monetization strategies on tracking user activity—what we watch or listen to, who we communicate with, and for how long. As consumers, we have inadvertently allowed ourselves to become tradable commodities. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is deployed to optimize this phenomenon. However, the modern digital economy is evolving beyond these transactional frameworks.
The future of luxury residential development needs to be green and smart

Mar 6, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Dubai, UAE — Statista estimates the GCC real estate market to be US$4.6 trillion in 2024. The luxury market segment has experienced significant growth, driven by an increase in the number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Accommodating them requires new thinking. Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, a prominent luxury real estate developer, discussed with TRENDS how the sector is shaping up in the GCC. How is GCC real estate developing from a green, lifestyle and smart building perspective?
Building futuristic sustainable urban cities starts from the underground up

Mar 6, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Istanbul, Turkey — By 2050, the population of the world’s cities is expected to double from the World Bank’s current estimate of 4.4 billion people, according to research by Stanford University. Modern citizens are increasingly dissatisfied with urban living characterized by overcrowding, noise pollution, environmental challenges, poor infrastructure, inadequate responses to severe weather events, traffic gridlocks, and more. The future of urban life needs to be smarter.
Asian markets mixed after Trump broadened tariff threats

Feb 19, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Hong Kong, China- Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine. Regional investors struggled to pick up the baton after a record close on Wall Street, with the rally in Hong Kong-listed tech stocks suffering a setback following disappointing earnings from Chinese internet giant Baidu.
Israeli army left southern Lebanese but remains in 5 positions

Feb 18, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Beirut, Lebanon- Israel’s army has pulled out of southern Lebanese villages but remains in five positions, a Lebanese security source said, as a deadline for the withdrawal expired Tuesday under a peace deal with Hezbollah. “The Israeli army has withdrawn from all border villages except for five points, while the Lebanese army is gradually deploying due to the presence of explosives in some areas and damage to the roads,” the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has achieved solid results in 2024

Feb 17, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Abu Dhabi, UAE-First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has achieved solid results in 2024 with Group net profit reaching AED 17.1 billion, up 4 percent year on year (yoy), driven by a 15 percent increase in revenue to AED 31.6 billion, FAB said in a statementProfit before tax grew 13 percent yoy to AED 19.9 billion nearing AED 20 billion, reflecting increased client activity, strong business volumes, diversified income streams, and ongoing operating efficiencies across the franchise.
Nissan and Honda shares surged when merger talks ended

Feb 14, 2025 | trendsmena.com | Hadi Khatib

Tokyo, Japan- Nissan and Honda shares surged in Tokyo Friday after the auto giants confirmed they scrapped merger talks and Nissan detailed restructuring plans. Nissan shares soared 8.17 percent to 449 yen in early trade before easing to 439.5 yen, while Honda shares rose 4.46 percent to 1,498 yen, before easing to 1.487 yen in morning trade. After market close Thursday, the companies jointly announced the termination of merger talks that would have created the world’s third-largest automaker.