Opinion Aviation EgyptAir must make some tough choices EgyptAir's headline numbers highlight just how becalmed the airline has become The national carrier is being battered by the competition and needs a recovery strategy John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Banking and Finance Banks swap bricks and mortar for clicks and torture There is much to be said for speaking to someone face-to-face, particularly in the Middle East Fuelled by the ill effects of the Covid pandemic, everything in retail banking has gone digital Gavin Gibbon, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion Retail Gulf retailers are missing a digital trick Generative AI will take on an increasingly central role in shaping the regional retail landscape Consumer behaviour on social platforms has rapidly evolved and companies need to keep up Rabia Yasmeen, Senior consultant, Euromonitor International
Opinion Oil & Gas Why the Saudis have to keep oil prices higher for longer The Saudi government obviously believes that the current oil market will remain over-supplied The kingdom's vast Vision 2030 plan makes it imperative that it keeps oil prices high Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Media & Advertising Middle East neighbours can be digitally very different The Middle East does not necessarily align its social media usage with the rest of the globe When it comes to internet usage and social media, the region's countries do not necessarily align Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Markets Stock-picking in Chinese, American and Middle Eastern markets Jain has made a big bet on the Middle East – but his disdain for China appears well-founded China’s economy is looking weaker than it has for decades Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Aviation Africa, the next frontier for Gulf airlines Africa is an important part of the connectivity story for every major hub in the Middle East The Middle East is the natural gateway between Africa and Asia John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Education Saudi Arabia needs a sea change in higher education Only 5 percent of Saudi Arabia's students are registered in the private sector Newer fields of study must be encouraged to meet employment market demands Mansoor Ahmed, Strategic advisor, Colliers Mena
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality A pleasant stroll through The Village, Dubai-style Dubai Village – I doubt there is a greater collection of bling anywhere else in the world If you were to stop at each restaurant, bar or hotel along the way, a week would not be enough Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability Sands of time running out for anti-desertification campaign Action against desertification can provide employment for the young people of Africa News that Saudi Arabia will host the largest ever UN convention to combat desertification reflects its urgency Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion People & Lifestyle Dubai authors must help balance the books Middle Eastern authors need to have a side hustle to be able to make a decent living A grant system could be the way to nurture homegrown literary talent Shane McGinley, News Editor, AGBI
Opinion Logistics Digitalisation is just the tonic for regional shipping’s ills Unlocking growth in the MEA hinges on the transformation of the global supply chain SMEs require nimbler, AI-powered transportation options to drive growth Andrew Hoad, Chief commercial officer, Gulftainer
Opinion Energy Hey Joe, your LNG plan could be downright dangerous US energy policy is becoming a bigger pool of inconsistencies by the week Joe Biden's 'pause' on LNG exports seems to be about the election, not energy policy Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Real Estate School’s in: UAE education is ripe for investment The listing of more education-based real estate investment trusts will diversify UAE capital markets Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Media & Advertising ‘Street of Shame’ can’t lecture about editorial independence Desire of media owners to influence the content of their publications is as old as the hills Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Business of Sport Saudi Arabia should saddle up for soft power of horses There is a strong rationale for the kingdom to take equestrian pursuits seriously Justin Doherty, Chairman, Hemington Consulting
Opinion Economy Gulf is resilient as Fed holds interest rates The downside risks appear to be fading, arguing in favour of a gradual series of cuts later this year Once the cuts come, GCC central banks will follow Scott Livermore, Chief economist, ME, Oxford Economics
Opinion Real Estate Landlords must keep up with changing retail markets or fail Saudi Arabia's mall owners need to be aware of the needs of developers and tenants Hattan Alsharif
Opinion Education Dubai v Dublin: UAE and Ireland battle for teachers Irish teachers are in demand both in the Gulf and at home Shane McGinley, News Editor, AGBI
Opinion Markets Jack be nimble, if you want to make money in the Tadawul Investors should increase their exposure to Saudi non-oil sectors such as retail and food Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Sustainability Baku gets planning for Cop29 – with a little help from the UAE Azerbaijan to underline the role of petrostates in climate change policy Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Markets Markets face bumpy ride rather than soft landing Persistent inflation, high interest rates and slow growth will dog 2024 Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
