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reetings dear readers,

Welcome to the November 2025 Emirates Premium Edition of Magnav, a special issue that captures the UAE’s ongoing transformation, where innovation, leadership, and creativity converge to redefine what progress truly means.

Our cover story spotlights Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of KEZAD Group, whose leadership continues to shape the UAE’s industrial future through a powerful fusion of sustainability, technology, and human capital. His vision for a self-reliant, future-ready economy embodies the very essence of Centennial 2071.

We then explore the digital transformation of the Gulf in “Building the Digital Backbone”, where data centers and green tech are emerging as the new engines of progress. The story journeys from the rise of smart infrastructure to the region’s bold sustainability commitments,  an evolution from oil to algorithms.

In the world of fintech, “Beehive’s Billion-Dollar Buzz” celebrates Peter Tavener’s groundbreaking vision for financial inclusion across the GCC, proving that purpose-driven innovation can reshape entire ecosystems for SMEs.

On the entrepreneurial frontier, Ghazi Yaman takes us through “The Conqueror’s Mindset”, a riveting story of resilience and reinvention that transforms influence into meaningful impact. His journey reminds us that creativity, when paired with courage, builds empires that inspire.

From Abu Dhabi to Oman, we witness “The Region’s New AI Frontier”, a compelling look at how artificial intelligence and robotics are driving a new era of innovation, positioning the Middle East as a global testbed for intelligent technologies. 

In culture, “The World Pen Show” by Majed Al Nasser revives the artistry of writing in the digital age, proving that tradition, craftsmanship, and creativity still have a place in our modern world.

We also celebrate Marisse Aranas, an educator whose work at the Higher Colleges of Technology shows how sustainability, soil, and empathy can transform learning into a movement of purpose and peace. 

On the media front, Nouf Al Kaabi graces our pages with “The Story Is Just Beginning” a powerful reminder that authenticity and passion remain the beating heart of storytelling in an age of AI and algorithms.

Sports and culture take center stage as David White and Matt Bailey share their vision for global cricket and sustainable legacy-building through ILT20 and The Desert Vipers, while features like “The Green Hydrogen Race” and “UAE Is Redefining Its Football Future” highlight the country’s expanding horizons. 

Finally, in “Reimagining Heritage Through a Contemporary Lens” and “AI Is Redefining Global Fashion Design”, we reflect on how technology, art, and identity continue to merge, proving that the Emirates remains a land where heritage and the future exist in perfect harmony.

This edition is a celebration of the nation’s evolving spirit—its innovators, educators, and dreamers, each writing a new chapter in the story of progress.

With gratitude,
Ekaterina Vasina
EDITOR IN CHIEF