Opinion Tech The triad that secures blockchain Confidentiality, integrity and availability are all challenges as the Middle East adopts new technology Matthew White, Columnist
Opinion Economy ‘Eidonomics’ explained While there appears to be a shutdown during Eid, many businesses still prosper Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Trade The GCC should leverage its power to trade as a bloc Comprehensive, wide-ranging deep FTAs can achieve greater geopolitical stability Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion Sustainability Wanted: more action and less hot air In the "Year of Sustainability" every area of Gulf society must play their part now Alex Malouf, Marketing executive
Opinion Banking & Finance UAE should escape FATF ‘grey list’ Taking effective action against financial rule-breakers should be a priority Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Oman is on the up but not out of the woods The government must push ahead with reforms Scott Livermore, Chief economist, ME, Oxford Economics
Opinion Aviation Riyadh Air tantalises Paris with promise of ‘Saudi hospitality’ As a 'no legacy' airline, there is room to try a different approach – and that could mean in-flight alcohol Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability The Gulf can spearhead sustainability through football The beautiful game is a formidable tool for increasing Arab soft power Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Media & Advertising Mena’s podcast gap: Music to investors’ ears or a bum note? The region has potential but advertisers will keep a close eye on the data Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Media & Advertising Hacks and flacks chew the fat at the Bahri Bar An informal summer meet is an excellent opportunity for gossip and contact harvesting Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Aviation Meeting demand of Vision 2030 is far from plane sailing Airbus and Boeing's order books are already filled to the brim John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Economy Roubles, risks and rewards There are pros and cons to maintaining economic links with Russia despite Western sanctions Vivien Davies
Opinion Trade Saudi Arabia’s ‘transactional’ relationship with China is evolving fast There's more to the partnership than just energy Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Tourism Raffles the Palm could just be peak Dubai bling Global billionaires keep demanding more ways to splash their cash in the emirate Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Şimşek signals Turkey’s ‘return to rational ground’ New finance minister's in-tray will be dominated by tackling the country's domestic economic issues Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Trade GCC joint trade deals risk untenable delays A deal between two countries is hard enough, but seven is a minefield Andy Sambidge, International Editor, AGBI
Opinion Retail ‘Preloved’ retail is a vital step on the Gulf’s path to sustainability The Gulf's preference for brand new goods needs to change Kate Hardcastle
Opinion Oil & Gas Saudi breaks Opec logjam with further oil cuts Prince Abdulaziz's announcement reduces the kingdom's output to its lowest level in years Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Media & Advertising Gulf News and Khaleej Times deserve a fighting chance How the region's struggling newspapers market might survive Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Entrepreneurs Six ways to succeed as a startup founder Essential tips for first-time entrepreneurs in the Gulf Lucy Chow, Columnist
Opinion Real Estate Dubai’s office market upswing is no temporary blip It's a sign of the emirate's strong economic fundamentals Christopher Payne
Opinion Economy Saudi and the Brics: a test case for multi-polarity There is a case for a global economic alliance Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
