Opinion Economy GCC is not immune to trade wars and US stagflation Trump has undermined the globalisation paradigm in which GCC economies have operated What if Trump's tariffs trigger an inflation spike on a similar scale to the Covid-19 pandemic? Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Entrepreneurs Mena startups lose critical ally as USAID exits USAID's shutdown will be devastating to the humanitarian space in the Middle East The aid body has been instrumental in funding across the region Triska Hamid, Angel investor
Opinion Renewable Energy China’s solar giants take root in the GCC Benefits from the China-GCC energy partnership flow both ways The regions share aspirations over energy security and economic diversification Zeina Moneer, Climate practitioner
Opinion Oil & Gas Data is the new oil – and the oil industry agrees AI can do a lot for the energy industry – the flip side is what the energy industry can do for AI Saudi Arabia and the UAE are both pouring billions into AI initiatives under their broader economic visions Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Inflation and political strife test Turkey’s stability Turkey’s middle class is eroding as inflation tightens disposable income and eats away at savings Recent events have revealed deeper vulnerabilities in the country’s economy Arda Tunca, Economist
Opinion Business of Sport Gulf funds hope for slam dunk with European basketball The worldwide expansion of basketball could throw up a surprising head-to-head Sixteen franchises could be launched across Europe and sold for a fee of about $500 million each. Gavin Gibbon, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion Gaming Saudi Arabia’s Pokémon Go deal is a gamechanger Recognising gaming’s growing influence, Saudi Arabia has positioned itself at the forefront No longer a niche sector, gaming is driving the evolution of other cultural fields Adeline Pilon, Co-founder, Elyx Foundation & Company
Opinion Agriculture AI could advance farming, but don’t forget the humans The stewards of food production will soon reach retirement age. This is where AI can come in Generative and analytical AI promise efficiency, yet costs remain a hurdle Martin Keulertz, Lecturer, University of the West of England
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Travel to and from the GCC is this year’s top Eid trend There’s something extra special about the excitement of spending Eid in a Muslim country Bookings are on the rise as tourists seek celebrations and cultural immersion Ufuk Seçgin, CMO, HalalBooking
Opinion Lifestyle Dubai and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan – a match made in heaven Dubai has overtaken London and Los Angeles as the biggest selling centre for Rolls-Royce A mixture of classic British design and German 'teknik', the car is jam packed with technology Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Media & Advertising Why we launched The Crypto Radio in Dubai – and what we’ve learned There could be a good reason why there hasn't been a radio station dedicated to crypto Our thinking remained that Dubai was still the perfect place for The Crypto Radio's main hub Justin Harper, Business journalist and editor
Opinion Trade UAE sharpens focus on China for business growth If you want to understand China's economic presence in the Middle East, look to the UAE The relationship between the two countries is China's most robust in the Middle East Jonathan Fulton, Associate Professor, Zayed University
Opinion Food & Drink Ramadan’s impact on Gulf consumer trends, from dates to digital deals Ramadan is reshaping demand for traditional foods, bulk buying and sustainable practices To thrive, food and beverage companies must adapt strategies to meet customers needs Aylin Siyahhan, Consultant, Euromonitor International
Opinion Trade Why Gulf investors are betting big on Trump’s America In Trump’s America, the Gulf sees a partner who speaks their language on almost every topic Now 'their man' is back in the White House, Gulf states are backing him with their huge capital reserves Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Sustainability The Woodlands, a Texan experiment in sustainability Is The Woodlands a model for how Middle East sustainability projects should proceed? The US idyll is an example of how to organise a comfortable urban life in a hydrocarbon environment Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Ramadan transforms hospitality with quiet days and bustling nights During Ramadan, hotels finally get the chance to refine their offerings behind the scenes The holy month acts as an annual stress test for the industry Carla Falcon, Managing consultant, PKF Hospitality
Opinion Economy Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion Trump bet and its possible returns In courting Trump it is a good idea to boast about the top line without sweating the details Recognition and security guarantees are among what the kingdom might be expecting Valentina Pasquali, Senior editor, AGBI
Opinion Transport How the Porsche 911 became a darling of UAE car nuts Unlike Italian rivals, Porsche is a car you can actually drive without destroying value How did Porsche draw the biggest two-day single-make car show audience in UAE automotive history? Imthishan Giado, Partner, Motoring Middle East
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Ramadan food prices won’t stop Omanis filling their trolleys Oman's rise in food prices may be due in part to its new pension for the over 60s Staples such as rice and sugar cost about 10% more this year, but Iftar traditions still hold sway Saleh Al-Shaibany, Journalist, Al-Safa Press & Publishing
Opinion Logistics Trust is paramount as Gulf states deepen African investment Investing in Africa’s logistics and infrastructure could bring long-term returns but trust is key Legal disputes and infrastructure challenges could test long-term relations John Manners-Bell, CEO, Transport Intelligence Insight
Opinion Oil & Gas Gulf must expect the unexpected in its export markets No country's economy plays a bigger role in determining crude's global price than China GDP growth has slowed for many of the GCC's trading partners in Asia and Europe. But that could change Erik Norland, MD, CME Group
Opinion Energy The Gulf’s energy transition aims to add, not subtract It's often cast as a villain in climate talks, but Saudi Arabia's energy transition plan is highly ambitious The region is pragmatically integrating renewables while maintaining oil dominance for a secure future Amena Bakr, Head of ME energy, Kpler
Opinion Oil & Gas Trump sees the ‘Big Three’ as the coming force in global oil markets Between them, the 'Big Three' could firmly set the world's crude output levels and determine prices Could Saudi Arabia, the US and Russia be pursuing shared interests in oil and geopolitical matters? Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Economic reform in Kuwait: a step forward, but governance is the problem Kuwait has failed to develop non-oil income in the way that Saudi Arabia has in recent years It would be naïve to imagine the country is putting behind it the procrastinations of the past Andrew Cunningham, Middle East banking consultant
Opinion Oil & Gas Gulf LNG faces a bearish headwind from US energy dominance Like Gulf oil, Gulf LNG faces a bearish headwind from American energy dominance Trump’s LNG expansion is reshaping global energy trade and redrawing geopolitical power dynamics Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Energy CERAWeek 2025: triumphalism, agnosticism, and a touch of fear My CERAWeek takeaway: 'Drill, baby, drill' means the oil price will go 'down, baby, down' It started with Elvis and finished with Fink – there was plenty to chew over in Houston Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Trade wars and oil woes fuel market uncertainty With such turbulent policy, it’s no wonder that stock markets and oil prices are nosediving Two years of unusual stability, post-Covid and Russia’s war on Ukraine are at an end Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
