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
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Dubai becomes the centre of the Rolls-Royce universe It's official – the Gulf's long love affair with Rolls Royce has been consummated in Dubai The Gulf's long love affair with the elite motor car is made official Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Egypt’s $8bn rescue package brings new challenges Gulf allies have ploughed billions into Egypt over the past decade in the form of investments and deposits International Monetary Fund negotiations have been protracted – to say the least Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Markets We must build investors’ trust in carbon markets. This is how Instilling confidence among investors in the integrity of carbon markets is essential Voluntary carbon markets are recovering after a difficult couple of years, but there's more to do Naveed Tariq, CEO, Seagrass
Opinion Transport Emirates ‘warms up’ the Miami-Bogota route Testing the market before operating a direct service is a classic Emirates strategy The latest route in a long line of Fifth Freedom destinations John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Banking & Finance Took them long enough, but at last BlackRock is calling out ESG What investors in the Middle East could not go along with are the 'S' and the 'G' of ESG The US investment giant could have got there sooner if it had listened to the Gulf Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Oil & Gas Black gold and realpolitik define GCC-China relations Chinese soft power in the Arab world definitely rises when Uncle Sam stumbles China is playing a growing role in energy transition and economic diversification across all Gulf states Matein Khalid, Chief investment officer
Opinion Finance Grey list removal is milestone for investor confidence The UAE's return to conventional status will confirm and strengthen investors' trust Coming off the FATF list is testament to UAE's willingness to improve overall governance Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion People & Lifestyle Fun of the Fair – the wacky world of Art Dubai Art Dubai is not only the whole glam-culture nexus – it's a barometer of the local economy The annual culture blast is a good barometer of the emirate's economic fortunes Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI