Opinion Development Creating a more even playing field for women entrepreneurs In their regular column Cherie Blair and Pembe Al Mazrouei discuss gender equality for business startups in the UAE, looking at the problems, the progress and the people Cherie Blair & Pembe Al Mazrouei
Opinion Development Goodbye 2022: Lessons to be learnt from a year of challenges From the coronavirus pandemic to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the immense challenges of 2022 inform hopes and fears for the future Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Banking & Finance Life insurance: the gift of financial stability for the family left behind The point of life insurance is not just about the money but about what it means to your dependents Keren Bobker
Opinion Energy A new cap on Russian oil leaves world relying on the Gulf Middle East producers will be the main beneficiaries as markets look elsewhere for supply Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Tourism Morocco’s World Cup journey must be capitalised upon National football team's success can inspire wider opportunities Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Energy Blame White House and Wall Street for global energy crunch The influence of radical environmentalism on the US Democrat administration and Wall Street bankers is damaging the global energy industry Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Banking & Finance The three sources of risk GCC banks must look out for in 2023 The cost of risk in the Gulf is expected to normalise and bank earning levels should recover to near pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 Dr Mohamed Damak
Opinion Banking & Finance How fintechs can play a vital role in removing the migrant tax In addition to their key role in remittance services, fintechs can help migrants stay connected to their country of origin, providing a platform to make investments in their home country Adham Azzam
Opinion Employment Why parent-friendly policies can boost business performance The UAE has launched the Parent-Friendly Label (PFL) for businesses, encouraging them to offer policies and practices that support working parents of young children Sana Suhail
Opinion Economy Impact of EU sanctions for European companies in the Gulf GCC entities navigate a legal minefield if seen to be assisting EU companies in breaching sanctions against Russia James Willn
Opinion Banking & Finance Spare a thought for founders fundraising over the holidays For startup founders in the throes of raising investor funds, holidays like Christmas and Ramadan can be a difficult time Sophie Smith
Opinion Energy Opec+ decides to wait and see on global oil markets Sunday’s virtual Opec+ meeting did the sensible thing: it held output, but made clear it was ready and willing to intervene should the circumstances warrant it Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Employment Is your boss a clown? Maybe that’s a good thing… Good comedians, like good leaders, manage how others perceive them. They’re consistent, they have a presence and they're aware of the importance of every signal they send Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Banking & Finance FTX: One step back for crypto, two steps forward for blockchain FTX's downfall means that even those strongly against the need for crypto regulation may now realise its importance if we really want a trusted safer crypto market Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Banking & Finance The view from the family office It's been a year of geopolitical unrest and economic uncertainty. What does that mean for ultra-high net worth families and their advisers? Guy Simonius
Opinion Banking & Finance Why you should hold on to long-term stocks amid rocky times Volatility can be opportunity in disguise Rupert Connor, Financial consultant, Abacus
Opinion Retail The Middle East has a bright ecommerce future Digital tech firms in the Gulf are making tremendous advances in how they use the latest technologies to build the foundations for future success Alexander Graf
Opinion Business of Sport The World Cup could be the next staging post for Qatar’s economy As the World Cup unfolds over the next month, it will be interesting to see how Qatar makes the most of its moment in the global spotlight Joe Hepworth
Opinion Aviation Fly the environment-friendly skies Middle East airlines have led the way in showing how Gulf economies can diversify. Now they have to become pioneers of net-zero aviation too Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Business of Sport This is a World Cup for the entire Middle East While the focus will be on host nation Qatar, Dubai will do particularly well out of the World Cup and the entire region will benefit Naim Maadad
Opinion How technology can power lifelong learning The analogue approach can no longer keep pace with student or employer demands. Data management is the answer to enable real-time and lifelong learning Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Sustainability The dark side of a renewables future The renewables sector must find recycling solutions to establish a truly circular economy Rana Hajirasouli
