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Hussein Dia

I am a Civil Engineer with credentials in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), transport planning and modelling. I have 30 years of engineering experience and have previously held a number of ITS positions including Director, ITS Research Laboratory at the University of Queensland and Director, ITS Australia.

My interests are in next generation smart infrastructure systems and the convergence of technology, infrastructure and human elements in our urban environments.

Global Geopolitics Series

The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

Mar 02, 2026 06:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders are factoring in the possibility the Strait of Hormuz might close....

Tech diplomacy: cities drive a new era of digital policy and innovation

Jan 22, 2018 11:51 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

France recently appointed a tech ambassador to the Silicon Valley. French President Emmanuel Macron named David Martinon as ambassador for digital affairs, with jurisdiction over the digital issues that the foreign affairs...

Electric Vehicle Series

Jobs, tax and politics: three ways electric vehicles will change our world

Oct 06, 2017 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Economy

China, the worlds largest car market, is working on a timetable to stop the production and sale of vehicles powered by fossil fuels. India has declared its intention to make all new vehicles electric by 2030. Like...

Blockchain Revolution Series

How blockchain will transform our cities

Dec 14, 2016 00:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Fintech

Many trends on the horizon offer opportunities that could transform our cities. From self-driving vehicles and the sharing economy through to cloud computing and blockchain technologies, each of these trends is quite...

Who (or what) is behind the wheel? The regulatory challenges of driverless cars

Mar 07, 2016 01:28 am UTC| Technology Law

A legal opinion by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) set the internet alight in February. The US road safety federal regulator informed Google that the artificial intelligence (AI) software...

Economy

Kremlin Says New EU Sanctions Won’t Hurt Russian Banks

The Kremlin has dismissed concerns over the European Unions latest sanctions proposal, stating that additional restrictions on Russian banks are unlikely to disrupt the countrys financial sector or reduce bank...

Pakistan Economy Grows 3.7% in FY2026 Amid Strong Fiscal Performance

Pakistans economy is projected to expand by 3.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2026, according to the countrys annual economic survey released on Thursday. The report highlights improving macroeconomic indicators, lower...

European Stocks Rise Ahead of ECB Rate Decision as Investors Buy the Dip

European stocks moved higher on Thursday as investors returned to the market to buy undervalued shares following several weeks of pressure caused by persistent higher-for-longer interest rate expectations. Market...

US Stock Futures Rally as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Boost Market Sentiment Despite Ongoing Strikes

U.S. stock index futures climbed sharply on Thursday as reports of ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran helped ease investor concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. The positive developments...

ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to end its year-long pause on interest rate increases this Thursday, signaling a more hawkish stance as rising energy costs and persistent inflation continue to challenge the...

Politics

Xi’s North Korea Visit Strengthens Ties and Elevates Kim Jong Un’s Global Standing

Chinese President Xi Jinpings recent two-day visit to North Korea marked a significant diplomatic milestone, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a major success. The visit reinforced the growing...

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Continue Despite Escalating Military Strikes

The United States and Iran continued negotiations over a potential peace agreement overnight, even as both countries exchanged military strikes for a second consecutive day, according to reports from CNN and Reuters....

FBI Faces Historic Security Challenge Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FBI is preparing for what Director Kash Patel describes as one of the largest security operations in U.S. history as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. With 48 teams, 36 base camps, 11 stadiums, and an estimated 3...

G7 Summit 2026 to Focus on Middle East Conflicts, Ukraine War, and Global Economic Challenges

The upcoming G7 Summit, scheduled for June 1517 in Evian-les-Bains, France, is expected to be dominated by discussions on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as leaders seek to maintain unity amid growing geopolitical...

Keiko Fujimori Narrowly Leads Peru Presidential Election as Overseas Votes Shift Race

Keiko Fujimori has regained a razor-thin lead in Perus closely contested presidential election, as overseas ballots pushed the conservative candidate ahead of her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in one of the tightest races...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

SK Hynix Stock Rebounds as AI Memory Chip Demand Fuels Expansion Plans

SK Hynix shares recovered from early losses on Thursday after reports revealed the companys ambitious plan to significantly expand its wafer production capacity over the next decade. The South Korean memory chip...

OpenAI May Slash AI Service Prices Amid Growing Rivalry With Anthropic

OpenAI is reportedly considering major price cuts for its artificial intelligence services as competition in the AI industry continues to intensify. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with...

Oracle Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Company Plans $40 Billion Financing for FY2027

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. Despite the positive performance and improved annual...

SpaceX IPO Demand Surges Past $250 Billion Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is attracting unprecedented investor interest ahead of what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. According to a Reuters report, investor...

Trump Administration Defends Anthropic AI Restrictions in Ongoing Federal Lawsuit

The Trump administration has defended its decision to restrict the use of Anthropics artificial intelligence products, arguing in a new court filing that the federal government acted lawfully after the AI company resisted...