Opinion Oil & Gas The tantalising prospect of a global decarbonisation alliance Cop28 has the chance to change perceptions of the hydrocarbon industry Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy A looming US fiscal crisis could hit the Gulf hard US debt and its impact on dollar interest rates could squeeze GCC economies Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Banking and Finance Why I’m rooting for the fintechs Apps like Revolut will give the UAE's slow incumbent banks a wake-up call Megha Merani, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability My time as Japanese finance minister will change the world A simulation of the Cop28 summit brings out the best – and worst – in the global community Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy China’s slump won’t stop the GCC good times Commodity exporters may be bruised but China is not yet a major provider of FDI to most of the GCC Scott Livermore, Chief economist, ME, Oxford Economics
Opinion Sustainability The great green paralysis, and what to do about it Brilliant but boring strategies are often the solution rather than corporate pledges without substance Rana Hajirasouli
Opinion Agriculture Careful what you wish for… AI and the future of agriculture AI may transform farming – and destroy livelihoods. We must manage the transition for rural societies Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Media & Advertising Ad agency mergers show industry model in flux Merging brands is seen as the way to service clients in an era of digital specialisation Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Sustainability Loss, damage and Cop28’s multi-trillion-dollar challenge There is a body of opinion in the Middle East that the loss and damage concept is not fit for purpose Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Banking and Finance Mena climate tech offers opportunities for investors There are innovative ways to produce energy and improve lives without accelerating the climate crisis Lucy Chow, Columnist
Video length: 07:13 Opinion Lifestyle Hold on to your wallet – the Aston Martin bicycle is here The so-called hyperbike is just the thing to be parked next to your supercar Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability Green supply chain finance is the sector’s next step Lenders need to become sufficiently familiar with the operation of their client supply chains Victor Penna
Opinion Energy Geopolitical risk will shape next twist in crude oil prices Warning lights are on but the oil market's focus is softening demand Matein Khalid, Investor
Video length: 06:16 Opinion Finance Once off the grey list, UAE can really work on its image The UAE deserves credit for its rapid response to being placed on the financial crime watchdog's enhanced monitoring, but it has unfinished business Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Infrastructure Riyadh can become a global city – with a little more effort When it comes to business travel, the city remains a trying place to negotiate Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Aviation King of the skies: A tribute to Akbar Al Baker The Qatar Airways boss has led with obsessive attention to detail and high expectations John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Business of Sport Why the Gulf should bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup For the region and for the future of the sport, a Gulf Rugby World Cup makes perfect sense Alexey Milovanov, Founder, Stadium Management Consulting
Opinion Aviation Gulf Air is battling for Bahrain’s skies Can another strategic turn really be successful? John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Banking and Finance FII flexes its convening power in tumultuous times It is one of the world's premier investment gatherings – but this year's event could be unlike any other Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Tech Halting the march of malicious bots To understand the extent of bad bot activity, organisations must first acknowledge their existence Divsha Bhat, Technology Editor, AGBI
Opinion Economy Davos without the fondue – the WEF Global Future Councils The GFC is an insightful introduction to the World Economic Forum – and a nerd’s paradise Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Bridging investment between the Gulf and Africa Building investor confidence in Africa as a viable business destination is paramount Simon Penney, Former HM Trade Commissioner to the Middle East
