Wired Middle East Magazine - Summer 2022

In this issue

Counting down to the FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting event in the world, WIRED Middle East’s ‘The Performance Issue’ looks at the power of the human body, and the social and personal impact of sport. It also delves into our fast-changing lives and how the future of science and technology can help us do better, reach farther, and achieve more. ‘The Performance Issue’ cover features a man who embodies the coming together of human and technological achievement. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, President of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, skied to the South Pole and was the first Qatari to climb Mount Everest and Ama Dablam. Speaking of history, this issue explores two fascinating developments. First, we look at how the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi acquired “Stan”, one of the most complete T.rex skeletal fossils in the world, after it disappeared from public view in 2020. And we learn how scientists are leveraging AI to decipher and date ancient texts and digitally “unwrap” mummies. Other features in WIRED Middle East’s Summer issue include stories about an artist placing his work on the Moon, an exploration of Saudi’s NEOM by a group of inspirational women, a spirited discussion on the future of AI and quantum computing by leading regional experts, a look at a collective utopia in India, and much more.