Opinion Sustainability Carbon capture isn’t a silver bullet but it’s part of the answer Investment in carbon capture, storage and usage must grow at warp speed The priority for the energy transition should be to reduce emissions. Systems integration can do this Charles McConnell & Osama Abazeed, Energy experts
Opinion Lifestyle Abu Dhabi is getting serious in its bid to lure the wealthy Country club membership? There are better reasons to set up an HQ in Abu Dhabi Competition with Dubai is about more than country club fees Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion People & Lifestyle Ukrainians in the UAE reflect on two years in geopolitical limbo Ukrainians will remain grateful to the UAE, but they are keen to get back to their country They are living the best life they can in tragic circumstances not of their choosing Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy The stars are aligned for Oman’s economic resurgence Many factors could jointly raise Oman's real GDP by 3% in 2024 – this is a goldilocks moment The sultanate could command a healthy share of the Gulf's IPO surge in the next two years Matein Khalid, Chief investment officer
Opinion Tech Think local: the best weapon in the fight to topple an e-commerce giant E-commerce will be shaped not just by the products offered but by the people behind them A Mena startup can outwit a global behemoth if it uses its insider knowledge of its customers Dawei Wang, Head of editorial and insights, Manara Global
Opinion Economy Progress report on Vision 2030: so far, so good Halfway through Saudi Arabia's transformation strategy, the verdict has to be: so far, so good Saudi Arabia’s economic health is still reliant on global oil markets, but this dependency is reducing Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Infrastructure Saving the old with the new: how tech can revive historic cities Governments are investing in technologies to showcase the rich legacies of cities Technology can help protect heritage locations from multiple modern threats Rajat Chowdhary & Gaurav Jaisinghania, PwC
Opinion Media & Advertising Pay attention to consumers’ changing behaviours during Ramadan Ramadan may seem like a fixture set in tradition, but from a marketing perspective it’s mutating Marketers are looking at ways to understand and capitalise on the days and weeks following Eid Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Sustainability Desalination is the answer – but it must be green The region’s water scarcity issue offers an opportunity to lead globally in innovative technology The path forward in addressing water scarcity and pollution demands pragmatic solutions Erin Grover, Climate and supply chain advisor