Opinion Manufacturing The Gulf can become the crucible of world industry if it acts now The GCC economies are diversifying already. If they can move further and faster into manufacturing, they could win a great prize Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Sustainability Blockchain is the antidote to greenwashing Reporting ESG investments accurately is complex - companies need to embrace digital transformation Nish Kotecha, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Biden Middle East Biden missed the chance to make food security his biggest draw The spectre of hunger stalks many Arab states as grain supplies run thin David H Rundell & Michael Gfoeller
Opinion Biden Middle East Against the odds, Biden achieved a low key US-Gulf reset The US president did enough to restore relations with Saudi Arabia to what they were a decade ago but what comes next is paramount Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Biden Middle East Sink or swim? Biden’s tour puts US reputation on the line The President has a delicate balancing act as he courts favour with America's Middle East allies Amnon Aran
Opinion Real Estate UAE real estate is a good inflation bet While interest rates rise and house prices fall globally, the Emirates is bucking the trend M R Raghu, CEO, Marmore Mena Intelligence
Opinion Real Estate Russia’s rich are driving ups and downs of Dubai property prices The apparent resurgence in the housing market looks like good news, but take a closer look at the numbers Anil Bhoyrul
Opinion Business of Sport LIV Golf joins a long list of sport events where money talks Sports stars have always been faced with the question of whether to choose morals over money Sunny Singh
Opinion Johnson’s exit will not impede deepening UK-Gulf relations New political leadership will make little difference upon the trade deal with both markets set to benefit Natasha Moor
Opinion Biden Middle East It’s the bankers who most want Biden and MbS to make nice Saudi Arabia want better relations with the US, Biden wants cheaper oil - but Wall Street can smell the money Anthony Scaramucci
Opinion Biden Middle East Partner or pariah? Biden must make his mind up on Saudi Murder and the Yemen war versus rising prices at the pump - the US president will have to use all his powers of diplomacy to get what he wants Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Biden Middle East Biden’s focus in Saudi should be on the long-term Mid-term election success will tempt the American president to go for quick wins, but he must enter into talks with an eye on the global demand for energy Karen E Young
Opinion Biden Middle East A picture could paint a thousand words when Biden meets MbS There are many issues to discuss but a simple photograph may reveal all we need to know about US-Saudi relations Simon Henderson, Director, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Opinion Energy RIP Mohammad Barkindo: a pioneer full of energy The OPEC secretary general cared deeply about climate change and was instrumental in the transition to a decarbonised world Ramy Al-Ashmawy
Opinion Employment Five ways to empower MENA women in the workplace Taking these action points will improve women's careers and help economies grow Norma Taki
Opinion New port plans for Sudan need wider consultation The UAE's plan to invest $6bn in a second port in Sudan has been met with some resistance Tahani Karrar
Opinion Banking & Finance MENA’s crypto mining industry needs to catch up The challenges for digital asset mining in the region include the power costs needed in a hot climate Philip Harvey
Opinion Food & Drink Being Michelin rated is more than just an accolade Dubai's fine diners are not the only people to benefit from Michelin star quality Naim Maadad
Opinion Drone technology will power the Gulf’s fourth industrial revolution Once a gimmick in futuristic novels, drones now have the potential to transform the world we live in Alex Cresniov
Opinion Gulf currencies would prosper if decoupled from the US dollar Countries pegged to the dollar have to follow the Federal Reserve's lead on interest rates, even if it doesn't suit them. For the GCC, it might be time to break free Dr Ryan Lemand
Opinion Business of Sport Rory McIlroy’s cash vs Saudi money: what’s the difference? It's easy for the world No 3 to take the moral high ground over the new LIV Golf series but for the average player this presents a chance to secure their family's future Anil Bhoyrul
Opinion How global brands can get on the road to Babylon The scars of war are rarely seen as Iraq opens its doors to international business Rafat Shawe
