Research & Innovation

How AI Governance is Evolving Across the MENA Region
Over the past few years, countries across the Middle East and North Africa have moved rapidly to position themselves within the global artificial intelligence landscape. National AI strategies were drafted,

ESG Amid Geopolitical Risks: Optional or Essential?
The world is entering a new phase defined by uncertainty and growing pressure. Recent geopolitical tensions in the MENA region, including the Iran crisis and disruptions around the Strait of

When Corporate Values Collapse Under Real-World Pressure
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments have become a defining feature of corporate identity. Major global companies now publish extensive sustainability reports, outline commitments to human prosperity,

Ramadan in Egypt: When Big Numbers Hide Empty Plates
According to an Egyptian official, Egyptians’ spending behavior in Ramadan is nothing short of remarkable. They spend on food alone 2 billion EGP daily, which accumulates to 60 billion EGP

How Bad Is “Bad Enough”? Reclaiming the Moral and Legal Threshold of Ecocide
This article is authored in collaboration with Stop Ecocide International. The proposed legal definition of ecocide is clear and intentionally rigorous: “Unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there

AI Ethics… But Whose Ethics?
AI is now embedded in the systems that make decisions about people’s lives. It influences who gets hired, who is denied a loan, how diseases are identified, and who qualifies

ESG for life: A global roadmap after ICARRD+20
A Joint analysis report from ATI (Colombia, LATAM) and ESG and Data for Good Center of Excellence (Egypt, MENA) Introduction: The momentum of the Earth and the imperative of systemic

AI Decoded: Power, Potential, and the Path Ahead
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a strategic driver shaping how industries and governments operate. As organizations seek smarter, faster,

Water Bankruptcy: The World Has Passed the Point of No Return
Water Stress. Water Crisis. And now, Water Bankruptcy. These terms have long been used to describe our water reality. But today, the world is reaching a point where it can

Future of AI & Tech: Davos 2026 Key Insights
By the time the conversations at Davos 2026 turned fully toward artificial intelligence, something subtle but decisive had already happened: no one was asking whether AI would change the world.

The ESG and Data for Good Center of Excellence Urges World Leaders at Davos to Confront AI Governance Risks for the Sake of Humanity
As the world’s foremost leaders gather at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, the ESG and Data for Good (D4G) Center of Excellence underscores the urgent necessity of

6 Key AI Predictions Set to Transform 2026
As we approach 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for speeding up work or generating insights, it is becoming a strategic force reshaping how organizations operate, make