Opinion Logistics Truce in Yemen offers reprieve but exposes shipping volatility While a ceasefire is in the interests of shippers and ports in the region, it is not all good news It remains unclear whether shipping lines will deem the situation stable enough to resume John Manners-Bell, CEO, Transport Intelligence Insight
Opinion Markets GCC investors need a multi-currency mindset to survive GCC investors must hedge the dollar depreciation risk in local shares and property Investors are scrambling to reduce exposure to erratic US policies Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Oil & Gas Opec+ throws the car into reverse, but keeps its grip on the wheel Opec's argument is that consumers will be glad of the opportunity to fill up the tanks at bargain prices It is a stretch to see how the current market can be regarded as anything but uncertain Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Renewable Energy GCC states bet big on renewables in Central Asia Gulf states' clean energy projects in Central Asia are a smart form of energy diplomacy Green energy deals are the foundations for closer trade relationships Zeina Moneer, Climate practitioner
Opinion Real Estate As protectionism rises, UAE real estate becomes a global shock absorber One asset class stands to gain the most in the midst of Trump's tariff turbulence: real estate Property in the Emirates emerges as a resilient safe haven amid tariffs Martin Linder, CEO, Global Partners Limited
Opinion Banking and Finance From ice baths to yacht parties, crypto bros descend on Dubai By hosting Token2049, Dubai is making a strong bid to be the world’s crypto capital The first Token2049 of the year drew a record 15,000 attendees to Madinat Jumeirah Justin Harper, Business journalist and editor
Opinion Artificial Intelligence No matter where you are, it pays to be nice to AI However you choose to interact with ChatGPT, polite or direct, the service remains the same Polite and intimate, or businesslike and rude – which approach is best? I asked the expert Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Under pressure: Turkey’s inflation and cost-of-living crisis Turkey faces extraordinarily high stakes for economic stability and societal cohesion The deepening economic crisis presents significant challenges to stability and long-term prosperity Arda Tunca, Economist
Opinion People & Lifestyle Hans Zimmer rescores Saudi Arabia’s national identity Zimmer’s music has long shaped fictional worlds. It is now helping to shape a real one in Saudi Arabia The timing of this musical reinvention is no coincidence Adeline Pilon, Co-founder, Elyx Foundation & Company
Opinion Finance Stick or twist? How to invest during the Trump turmoil Tariffs are not new – and investors who remain patient are invariably rewarded Today's volatility is uncomfortable, but modest compared to the 2008 meltdown or the pandemic Rupert Connor, Financial consultant, Abacus
Opinion Markets India is the GCC investor’s safe haven by design and default Amid the current chaos, India represents the closest thing to a safe bet for GCC investors The $4 trillion South Asian juggernaut is relatively insulated from Trump's protectionist caprice Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion People & Lifestyle In Trump’s world, Irish migrants should choose DXB over DUB The UAE looks like a better bet for Irish citizens in the turbulence of the next four years The Republic of Ireland, it strikes me, is uniquely vulnerable in the tariff wars Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Markets Trumponomics, tariffs and the global flight from the US While US tariff hikes' direct impact on Mena will be limited, $22bn in non-oil exports is at risk GCC and Asian economies are moving to de-risk from American dominance Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion Markets Saudi Arabia needs foreign investors more than ever Increasing foreign investment in the Saudi stock market is vital for its economic evolution Better IPO access could unlock billions for Vision 2030 Simon Kitchen, Macro-strategist, Emerging & Frontier Capital
Video length: 02:01 Opinion Transport Is the DB12 the supercar to lead Aston Martin’s recovery? It’s hard to know exactly what persuaded the PIF to grab a 20 percent stake in Aston Martin The model could be a turning point in the fortunes of the iconic brand Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Infrastructure DP World port deal will be transformative for DRC The UAE is playing an outsized role in shaping Africa's future with world-class infrastructure The UAE is building economic corridors linking Africa to the world Liz Bains, Journalist
Opinion Aviation Opportunity knocks for Middle East airlines during tariff turmoil Tariff confusion may free up spaces for Middle East airlines to jump the queue for new aircraft American and Chinese uncertainty could open earlier aircraft delivery slots elsewhere John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Oil & Gas Oil markets are vulnerable to Trump’s turbulence Oil prices are likely to remain in the mid-$60s throughout the year – with continued volatility The only factor the sector is certain about is that uncertainty will continue Amena Bakr, Head of ME energy, Kpler
Opinion Oil & Gas Despite Trump, China still has a big thirst for Gulf oil China’s economic engine is changing gears, not stalling – and it is still thirsty for Gulf fuel Gulf suppliers are taking immediate advantage of Washington’s hardline trade posture Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Markets Searching for a Trump-proof gem? Head for an emerging market 2025 could trigger a reversal of fortunes between Wall Street and emerging markets China, Singapore, Brazil and India could become havens for investors fleeing the trade war Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Industry Everyone’s losing sleep over tariffs – except Gulf car buyers Here’s a little-known UAE trade secret: it can take up to a year for a vehicle’s price to adjust The majority of our new (and used) vehicles arrive on ships from Asia, Europe and China Imthishan Giado, Partner, Motoring Middle East
Opinion Food & Drink Rising cocoa prices could dampen cravings for Dubai chocolate A volatile commodity market is putting pressure on the UAE’s chocolate makers Climbing cocoa prices and new regulations may dent growth in the UAE's premium confectionery market Josh Gilbert, Market analyst, eToro
Opinion Lifestyle Bubbly, Bauhaus and Blahniks – a tour of Art Dubai 2025 One way to 'do' Art Dubai is to treat the actual art as secondary and just focus on the crowd Over the years, I’ve refined three techniques for experiencing the joys of Art Dubai Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Trade Gulf logistics reform must be prioritised It is estimated border waiting times result in a loss to the Gulf region of $266m a year The GCC could become a leader in cooperation and connectivity through better-harmonised regulations John Manners-Bell, CEO, Transport Intelligence Insight
Opinion Agriculture The Gulf must rethink food security in the wake of Trump’s tariffs Agricultural trade in the Gulf will not be shielded from the ripple effects of US tariffs The growing US-China trade war may have significant repercussions for the Middle East Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Banking and Finance Service without a smile: Why regional banks must step up Why are banks traditionally so bad at customer service? The reasons are many Service standards remain poor - this needs to change Suvo Sarkar, CEO, 3D Advisory
Opinion Banking and Finance There’s no easy fix for Lebanon’s banking collapse It is politics, not finance, that prevents the resolution of the Lebanese banking crisis New Central Bank governer Karim Souaid needs all the help he can get Andrew Cunningham, Middle East banking consultant
