Opinion Economy Asset freeze on Libyan wealth fund at least keeps it safe Millions of dollars of the Libyan people’s money has been wasted on expensive London lawyers Smart sanctions may well put the Libyan people’s money at risk Salem Maiar, Consultant in Libyan natural resources and geopolitics
Opinion Banking & Finance Investigations business flourishes in Dubai’s safe haven Dubai has become the go-to solution for traders with businesses impeded by punitive sanctions Sanctions and disputes are driving a surge in professional services Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Infrastructure The Gulf must act now to protect against future floods Delaying action only amplifies the risks and costs associated with future disasters Storm crates can offer fast, effective relief and are cost-efficient Erin Grover, Climate and supply chain advisor
Opinion Markets Middle East escalation would have severe market implications Oil prices would spike, but less so than after previous oil market disruptions Energy market disruption would be substantial and global oil supply would contract by around 6% Scott Livermore, Chief economist, Oxford Economics
Opinion People & Lifestyle Want to sound like a leader? You need to know three things Threes. They are everywhere. They are easy to use. And they will help you sound like a leader You will find threes wherever you find good communication Lech Mintowt-Czyz, Speechwriter, Speech Success
Opinion Oil & Gas A just energy transition cannot be rushed If Malek's thesis is correct, the transition will have to be re-thought The JP Morgan thesis will get a resounding welcome among oil producers Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Aviation Dubai has faced the ultimate dilemma for an airline Could any other airline have handled the situation better than Emirates? Probably not In bad weather, airport operators and carriers must make tough decisions fast. Let's cut Emirates some slack John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Economy Shanghai’s enterprising spirit is China’s best hope Shanghai has a bright future. It can pull the rest of the economy with it, given the chance Returning to the city 20 years after his first visit, our columnist is still bowled over by its dynamism Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy $12bn plan puts Oman on path to replace oil income Oman must convince investors it is developing key sectors to match its fast-growing population Diversifying the economy is critical for creating jobs, as well as pulling in investors Saleh Al-Shaibany, CEO, Al-Safa Press & Publishing
Opinion Sustainability The Gulf is well-placed to soar on SAF – but not yet Gulf airlines need a new way to fly if they want to retain their position in a climate-friendly future Sustainable aviation fuel is in its infancy but the Gulf has a hydrogen trump card Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Oil & Gas Iran, Israel and the one simple question for oil markets What is pretty clear is that all the risk has moved to the supply side of the global oil equation Geopolitical pressures are building on global energy markets Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability The Gulf is all-in on AI, but it’s thirsty work for a desert region The advancing AI sector could stimulate expanding the wastewater treatment market in the GCC AI data centres in themselves can use vast amounts of scarce water for cooling Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Finance I have seen the future and it’s ICD Brookfield Place The only thing I can find to fault ICD Brookfield Place is the name Abu Dhabi and Riyadh also know a good thing when they see it Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Agriculture Lessons from China: how the UAE can conserve its soils The UAE could emerge as a pioneer in resurrecting agricultural vitality within its desert expanses While the challenge of soil regeneration is formidable, it is not insurmountable Erin Grover, Climate and supply chain advisor
