What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those closest to you such as friends, family, and colleagues—treat you. When people close to you are nice to you, you can’t help but feel happy; when they mistreat you or avoid you, you are bound to be unhappy. The
Psychology
October 13, 2022
Why do Public officials suffer from the Dunning-Kruger effect as well as everyone else too by Omar M. Almahmoud
The Dunning Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with low ability level overestimate their abilities. This often leads to them making poor decisions due to their lack of knowledge and skills. However, this isn’t just limited to those with low ability. In fact, everyone suffers from the Dunning Kruger effect to some extent. This includes public department heads who often suffer from the Dunning Kruger effect due to
October 9, 2022
Why the UAE should be Seriously Investing in the Future Data Economy by Omar M. Almahmoud
The United Arab Emirates is in a unique position to become a world leader in the data economy. With a young, tech-savvy population and a rapidly growing economy, the UAE is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by big data and data-driven innovation. In order to realize its vision of becoming a leading global hub for data-driven innovation, the UAE must make significant investments in data infrastructure and capabilities.