Opinion Banking & Finance Bahrain – and the world – needs a centrally-owned digital currency The Bahraini government aims to foster a digitalisation culture and set a framework for the e-economy Hussain Al Alawi, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Manufacturing Electric vehicles: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em Opportunities in battery manufacturing as well as clear net-zero goals allow oil-rich countries to embrace the inevitable switch to EVs rather than fear it Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Banking & Finance What I learned from five years at the top The outgoing chairman of the British Business Group Dubai discusses the importance of loyalty, advocacy and resilience for companies and individuals John Martin St. Valery
Opinion Energy UK and UAE are powering the global energy transition A shared passion for reaching net zero binds together two nations known for their historical reliance on fossil fuels Bradley Jones
Opinion Remote working is here to stay – and the Gulf is no exception Middle Eastern economies need to attract the best talent to meet their goals. And despite what Elon Musk thinks, the best people can do great work remotely Alex Malouf, Marketing executive
Opinion How corporate rudeness impairs results Every business wants high-performing employees, so create a culture where what’s being said is more important than who’s saying it Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Indian Web3 startups migrate to the UAE The co-founder of one of MENA’s top tech policy firms explains why Indian crypto and Web3 companies are being drawn to Dubai Wes Schwalje
Opinion How payments tech will supercharge government digitisation The CEO of UAE-based payment solutions firm Network International says the near-zero cost of digital platforms will increasingly optimise public sector services Nandan Mer
Opinion Real Estate Sunny days ahead for investors looking to the US Damac is entering the US market with a Miami condo. And that's not the only good news in the forecast – a court ruling this week is tipped to unlock America's EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme Preeya Malik
Opinion Corporate tax will enhance transparency in the UAE Businesses will no longer be able to inflate their profit, and will have to justify their deductible expenses Nadia El Tannir
Opinion British Business Group membership rise reflects growing interest in the UAE The growth of the networking association is linked to the UAE's handling of the pandemic, and a post-Brexit drive to expand beyond Europe Katy Holmes, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai
Opinion New unemployment scheme is risk worth taking for UAE Income protection insurance available to all residents is an enormous government undertaking Keren Bobker
Opinion Sheikh Khalifa Remembered A bright future beckons the UAE thanks to Sheikh Khalifa Peace, tolerance and the advancement of women leave a legacy few will match Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri
Opinion Real Estate 9 ways to choose the best Dubai property Find your dream villa or flat, secure funding and select the right real estate agent for you with help from our expert guide to home-buying in Dubai Gaurav Aidasani
Opinion Why we must harness AI for the common good Artificial intelligence can and should serve goals such as sustainability and gender equity Baha Hamadi
Opinion Banking & Finance A crypto market crash doesn’t have to fill us with dread History shows us that these instances are a pivotal point of positive systemic change Ahmed Ismail
Opinion Energy Short supply and rising demand to sustain oil at $100 a barrel The market is feeling the consequences of an underinvestment in hydrocarbons projects Tahani Karrar
Opinion Tech Will Dubai win the Web3 race? The co-founder of Tahseen Consulting, one of the MENA’s top tech policy firms, rates Dubai’s chances of becoming a hub for the decentralised web and crypto exchange Wes Schwalje
Opinion Sustainability The heat is on but a green Gulf is worth the cost The benefits of a net-zero economy include job creation and healthier living, even though it would require hundreds of billions of dollars Alex Malouf, Marketing executive
Opinion Development The US must come to Lebanon’s aid The upcoming elections on May 15 present an opportunity for real change but this can only materialise with outside help Bahaa Hariri
Opinion Old friends, new vision: the Gulf and UK are shaping the future The Gulf's ambition, energy and skill coupled with Britain's heritage in innovation creates a formidable partnership that promises exceptional opportunities Alicia Buller, Comment editor, AGBI
