Opinion Artificial Intelligence Did DeepSeek cause the market crash? I ask the accused I had an early morning conversation with DeepSeek. It is my new-found best buddy The AI app evades difficult questions but proves to be congenial company Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Business of Sport Neymar’s Saudi Arabia stint is an economic lesson for its football goals The numbers involved in Neymar’s fleeting stint in Saudi Arabia are mind-boggling Beset by injuries, Neymar only played seven games for his Saudi employers Gavin Gibbon, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion Artificial Intelligence You can’t replace ChatGPT for a few million dollars China may have scored against US AI supremacy, but DeepSeek might end up being an own goal When I asked the AI tool whether it was better than DeepSeek, its response was 'It depends!' Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Trade Trade policy will be central to Trump’s second term GCC economies do not appear to be targets of Trump beyond the message to produce more oil Many of the US president’s fresh executive orders will have substantial ramifications, including in the Gulf Tim Fox, Partner, Capital Gate Advisors
Opinion Artificial Intelligence DeepSeek sell-off gives Gulf investors plenty to think about DeepSeek's arrival has huge implications for Arabian Gulf investment strategies The arrival of a Chinese AI chatbot has implications for geopolitics, markets and Mena wealth funds Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Aviation Riyadh Air’s launch delay is a blow to Vision 2030 Riyadh Air faces tough decisions: keep paying staff until operations begin or risk furloughing them Expect scrutinised focus on the broader progress towards Saudi Arabia's grand plans John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Oil & Gas Expect the unexpected with Trump and the Gulf In the Gulf, Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' is likely to have prompted groans of disappointment Whatever the new administration decides, it is unlikely to happen quickly Simon Henderson, Director, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Opinion People & Lifestyle The top hotspots for millionaire migrants The message is clear: adaptability is the key to thriving in this new era of wealth migration Dubai, Australia and Singapore are expected to emerge as the biggest beneficiaries Jeremy Savory, Founder and CEO, Savory & Partners
Opinion Economy US crackdown puts Libya’s economic future in jeopardy Libya must appoint an independent auditing firm to ensure transparency and accountability Financial observers have raised concerns for years about misleading Libyan Central Bank data Salem Maiar, Consultant in Libyan natural resources and geopolitics
Opinion Energy In Washington, the stars may align to help Riyadh’s nuclear ambitions Access to nuclear power tech is a major goal in Riyadh’s talks with the US over Israel Saudi Arabia’s path to nuclear power has been complicated. The Trump administration can ease the way Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Oil & Gas He came in like a wrecking ball but how will oil markets react? Some are looking for an excuse to open the Gulf's taps. Trump’s grand plans could be just the thing Donald Trump's slew of 'emergency' orders will have a huge impact on the region's oil producers Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Trump’s tariffs are bullish for GCC capital markets – for now The strength of the dollar is now a threat to Trump's objective of boosting US exports King Dollar is currently the beneficiary of classic FX market overshooting Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Development Lebanon’s journey to renewal starts now A new PM for Lebanon marks a turning point – and an opportunity for the GCC Hope and optimism follow the arrival of a new prime minister and president Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion Real Estate On the 19th hole with Trump and Damac Why not watch Donald Trump's inauguration from the clubhouse of his golf course in Damac Hills What better place than Trump International Golf Course to watch the inauguration Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Media & Advertising Television: Who watches the watchers? People meters help TV advertisers know who is watching what, when and on what screens Saudi Arabia is taking a long-awaited step forward in audience measurement Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Finance Trump would do well to look to UAE for crypto guidance Trump can take inspiration from how the UAE has adopted crypto and its regulations Incoming US policy will boost blockchain innovation and, in turn, cryptocurrencies Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Tourism Oman hopes tourism can foster entrepreneurship and create jobs Oman's government hopes tourism can foster entrepreneurship and create jobs The sultanate has only recently begun to use its history as an economic attraction Saleh Al-Shaibany, Journalist, Al-Safa Press & Publishing
Opinion Manufacturing How China won over the car market in the UAE While the luxury space remains Europe-focused, expect Chinese cars to make greater inroads Japanese, American and Korean brands retreated following the pandemic Imthishan Giado, Partner, Motoring Middle East
Opinion Markets UAE capital markets are well placed for a stellar year Companies are now choosing Abu Dhabi or Dubai as a location for their primary listing Investor confidence and strong GDP growth point to a good 2025 Derek Nicholson, Director of strategy & planning, Alpha Dhabi Holding
Opinion Mining Riyadh seeks to become ‘rule shaper, not rule taker’ in mining Saudi Arabia wants to be the hub of a mining 'super-region' that includes Africa and Central Asia Saudi Arabia's ambitions for a super-region will be on display at this week's Future Minerals Forum Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy GCC well-placed to be this year’s global growth standout Growth prospects will mean that the GCC region remains attractive to investors in 2025 The overall financial position of the region, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, is strong Scott Livermore, Chief economist, ME, Oxford Economics
Opinion Real Estate The UAE is the world’s new capital for entrepreneurs Safety and quality of life are non-negotiable for today’s elite, and the UAE excels in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become magnets for investors and the world's super-rich Nick Candy, Property developer
