Opinion Aviation Flynas saves the best for last at Farnborough Airshow Expectations for Farnborough may have been more a reflection of positivity than reality This year the headline-grabbing deals arrived later than expected July 26, 2024 John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Dubai restaurants struggle in the dog days of summer Dubai's annual exodus has combined with a steep rise in financial pressure on bars and restaurants The summer expat exodus and rent increases are piling pressure on Dubai's hospitality industry July 26, 2024 Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Giga-projects Vision 2030 is moving along just fine Vision 2030 should be seen as a long-term destination, with some areas maybe backloaded Despite a slowdown, the overall trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is positive July 24, 2024 Scott Livermore, Chief economist, Oxford Economics
Opinion Business of Sport Gulf countries vie to add Olympics to the trophy cabinet The Olympics would give Qatar the chance to use shiny new venues that have been underused Qatar and Saudi Arabia are keen to bid despite sky high costs July 22, 2024 Gavin Gibbon, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion People & Lifestyle Empathy is key to powerful stories – in or outside of the boardroom When you are a leader, seeking to persuade people to follow you, empathy is extremely helpful Building a connection with your audience is vital and simple to do July 19, 2024 Lech Mintowt-Czyz, Speechwriter, Speech Success
Opinion Employment Choosing the right consultant is more important than you think In consultancy, complex and politically sensitive issues require master craftsmen The Big4 offer brand-name credibility but choose a master craftsman for bespoke service Noah Raford, Futurist, EMIR
Opinion Finance Climate finance moves to the top of the Cop29 agenda The Cop presidency has a big challenge ahead to meet the staggering cost of fighting global warming The world is still a long way from raising the $2 trillion-plus needed annually to achieve climate goals Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Tourism Salalah must consider the locals in Oman’s tourist push Oman must take steps to protect its heritage and culture while pushing its Salalah Khareef festival The city’s one million visitor target seems ambitious in an area with a population of less than 450,000 Saleh Al-Shaibany, CEO, Al-Safa Press & Publishing
Opinion Artificial Intelligence AI and blockchain can support UAE carbon credit goals Blockchain and AI are emerging as powerful tools to strengthen the carbon credit market Carbon credits have become a critical instrument in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions Erin Grover, Climate and supply chain advisor
Opinion Markets Regional debt issuance boosts Islamic bond take-up Appetite for emerging market debt is fickle. Hundreds of billions of dollars flow in and out Large Muslim countries have skewed global sukuk markets Andrew Cunningham, Middle East banking consultant
Opinion Banking & Finance Georges Elhedery, ‘one of our own’ at helm of HSBC Georges Elhedery’s appointment to lead HSBC will be a shot in the arm for the Middle East New bank CEO will reinforce Middle East's position as a global financial fulcrum Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Renewable Energy Oman is on a steady path to a hydrogen-powered future Wisely, Oman is not focused solely on exporting hydrogen – local use will always be preferable The sultanate is off to a roaring start – now it needs to stay on course Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Economy The GCC must tackle climate risk to protect credit lines Climate risk decisions may inherently call for stricter regulation and government control Climate premium costs could manifest as a silent tax burden and hamper economic development Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Finance American business weighs prospect of ‘Trump trade’ Some sectors should do well in a second Trump presidency and the most obvious is oil and gas Some sectors, such as energy and real estate, stand to gain on an election win Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI