Opinion Economy Unravelling the Gulf’s energy conundrum The region gained wealth and political clout last year. Now, as the UAE prepares to host Cop28, it will be expected to find – and fund – climate solutions Eleni Giokos
Opinion Tech The metaverse is alive and kicking Just as online shopping drove internet penetration, the metaverse’s immersive interaction between physical and digital worlds will power its adoption Sandra Helou
Opinion Banking & Finance To report is to trust: How to navigate the crypto winter Transparency drives trust, and it's time that crypto exchanges report and comply just like other investible asset classes Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion The C-words that will help you stick to new year’s resolutions Most of us break new year's resolutions but help is at hand for those determined to make lasting changes at home or at work Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Economy Maharashtra looks to Mena for investment and partnerships The Indian state is pledging to become a $1 trillion economy – and strengthening relationships with the Middle East is at the forefront of these plans Eknath Shinde
Opinion The Gulf’s battle to tackle the spread of ‘dirty’ money The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is partnering with the authorities of GCC countries to support their anti-money laundering efforts and combat crime and corruption Dr Hatem Aly
Opinion Energy There’s no quick fix on energy. At PIF, we’re just getting on with it The Saudi sovereign wealth fund's head of energy and utilities explains why the transition to renewables is coming, but can't happen overnight – and why electric cars are older than you think Mohammed Albalaihed
Opinion Tourism Gulf travel sector will adapt to create opportunity The Gulf's hospitality businesses found a solution to Covid-19 and will do so again as global financial insecurity begins to bite Dimitris Manikis
Opinion Real Estate Vic Chhabria: Prime London property will still attract global buyers In 2023, the prime central London property market will attract wealthy international buyers due to the low value of the pound and restricted supply of top end properties Vic Chhabria
Opinion Economy Dubai SMEs will thrive in the digital economy Dubai is going from strength to strength, and startups and SMEs are at the heart of government strategies to diversify its economy and expand non-oil sectors Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah
Opinion Economy Jon Hancock: Economic recovery in Libya lies with its entrepreneurs While Libya's political and social challenges will continue in 2023, economic progress is possible if we acknowledge commercial opportunities driven by Libyan entrepreneurs Jon Hancock
Opinion Sustainability Private sector innovation will save our natural environment While politicians talk about curbing emissions, private sector innovations are actively driving the transition to renewable energy John Pagano
Opinion Sustainability Integrated sustainability comes of age in the UAE Sustainability looks primed for sector-wide adoption in the UAE in 2023 as the Gulf state finds solutions to environmental challenges Chandra Dake
Opinion Business of Sport The classic car market is about to hit the gas Expect significant growth in values as the Middle East gets into gear Martin Halder
Opinion Banking & Finance Antti Arponen: Fintech payment solutions will be catalyst for growth With emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa continuing to leapfrog old technology, fintech payment solutions are in the right place at the right time Antti Arponen
Opinion Aviation Gulf aviation will continue to grow despite global challenges Emirates and Gulf aviation in general can expect a year of growth as Qatar builds on the World Cup and Saudi Arabia drives its tourism Sir Tim Clark
Opinion Economy Oil and tech will keep Kuwait’s economy on the rise Digitisation is key to success but startups in the rest of the Mena region must buckle up for a bumpy ride Tarek Sakr
Opinion Sustainability Green for go as UK and UAE count down to Cop28 The environment will be a key theme as the UK and UAE look to commercialise innovations in sustainability Edward Lister
Opinion Retail 5 shopping trends for 2023, from embracing Gen Z to going green Consumers are more digitally savvy and increasingly concerned about sustainability – retailers must be ready for them Mohammad A Baker
Opinion Retail Ashish Panjabi: Stability without the spikes for UAE retailers After a phenomenal year for UAE retail due in part to Expo Dubai and the World Cup effect, we now expect a steadier time for business Ashish Panjabi
Opinion Lifestyle Youthful optimism can help overcome our challenges Our Arab youth survey reveals a confident population seeking stability and opportunities for progress as well as greater civil liberties Sunil John
Opinion Development Roxana Mohammadian-Molina: Signposts on Saudi’s road to 2030 For UK companies doing business in Saudi Arabia and the ones that want to join them, the next year is all about Vision 2030 Roxana Mohammedian Molina
