Technology is radically changing how societies interact and adapt.
As MENA countries seek new engines of growth amid lower oil prices and persistent conflicts in parts of the region, the technology revolution could help transform their economies.
But technology is not a silver bullet.
It brings opportunities for some while others may lose. This seminar examines how new technologies might affect the economic well-being of MENA citizens—and what policymakers can do to maximize the benefits. Watch it live below at 7pm UAE (11am EDT)
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