Video length: 02:46 Opinion Economy Davos really comes to the desert as the WEF arrives in Riyadh It was a clash between those destined for ‘hydrocarbon hell or green heaven’, as one senior energy policymaker put it There were elephants – and camels – in the room at the World Economic Forum event Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Banking and 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 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 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 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 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, ME, Oxford Economics
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, Journalist, 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
Opinion Media & Advertising AI will free up local creatives for more award-winning campaigns Advertising industry leaders were keen to point out how much AI will free up creatives Robots can help, but it's still humans who win the trophies Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Aviation Saudi Arabia’s 2030 passenger target is a hard climb Saudi Arabia's 2030 passenger growth target is tough – but not impossible The kingdom will view hard-to-achieve passenger growth figures as a challenge, not a deterrent John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Oil & Gas Qatar’s role as LNG colossus will grow with North Field It is no coincidence Moody's just raised Qatar's credit rating for the first time since 2007 Geopolitics, high oil price and LNG demand are upsides for Qatar Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Sustainability The Middle East is tackling the methane challenge With its energy sector know-how, Mena's methane reduction potential is huge Methane is a major contributor to global emissions and a significant driver of climate change Florent Rousset & Aida Araissi, Strategy leader and CEO
Opinion Industry Gulf giants need to take a lead role in the age of ‘Big Shovel’ Much as in the early days of Saudi oil, international mining expertise is needed There are challenges to overcome before the region can become a mining powerhouse Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Tourism Hotels and malls evolve in Bahrain’s battle for tourists To win over the region's tourists, Bahrain is adapting to changing expectations To win over the region's visitors, Bahrain is adapting to changing expectations Samantha Schiffman, Senior analyst, CBRE Bahrain
Opinion Lifestyle Emirates at its premium best A week ago, I had an email from FedEx that said in effect: 'We’ve shredded your birth certificate' When you’re paying for yourself, premium economy really is the only way to fly Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Entrepreneurs Under the lanterns’ glow: unveiling Oman’s entrepreneurial spirit Ramadan is a golden opportunity for female entrepreneurs to connect with their clients Ramadan opens up many opportunities for entrepreneurs, particularly women Rumaitha Al Busadi
