Opinion Tourism Gulf travel sector will adapt to create opportunity The Gulf's hospitality businesses found a solution to Covid-19 and will do so again as global financial insecurity begins to bite Dimitris Manikis
Opinion Real Estate Vic Chhabria: Prime London property will still attract global buyers In 2023, the prime central London property market will attract wealthy international buyers due to the low value of the pound and restricted supply of top end properties Vic Chhabria
Opinion Economy Dubai SMEs will thrive in the digital economy Dubai is going from strength to strength, and startups and SMEs are at the heart of government strategies to diversify its economy and expand non-oil sectors Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah
Opinion Economy Jon Hancock: Economic recovery in Libya lies with its entrepreneurs While Libya's political and social challenges will continue in 2023, economic progress is possible if we acknowledge commercial opportunities driven by Libyan entrepreneurs Jon Hancock
Opinion Sustainability Private sector innovation will save our natural environment While politicians talk about curbing emissions, private sector innovations are actively driving the transition to renewable energy John Pagano
Opinion Sustainability Integrated sustainability comes of age in the UAE Sustainability looks primed for sector-wide adoption in the UAE in 2023 as the Gulf state finds solutions to environmental challenges Chandra Dake
Opinion Business of Sport The classic car market is about to hit the gas Expect significant growth in values as the Middle East gets into gear Martin Halder
Opinion Banking & Finance Antti Arponen: Fintech payment solutions will be catalyst for growth With emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa continuing to leapfrog old technology, fintech payment solutions are in the right place at the right time Antti Arponen
Opinion Aviation Gulf aviation will continue to grow despite global challenges Emirates and Gulf aviation in general can expect a year of growth as Qatar builds on the World Cup and Saudi Arabia drives its tourism Sir Tim Clark
Opinion Economy Oil and tech will keep Kuwait’s economy on the rise Digitisation is key to success but startups in the rest of the Mena region must buckle up for a bumpy ride Tarek Sakr
Opinion Sustainability Green for go as UK and UAE count down to Cop28 The environment will be a key theme as the UK and UAE look to commercialise innovations in sustainability Edward Lister
Opinion Retail 5 shopping trends for 2023, from embracing Gen Z to going green Consumers are more digitally savvy and increasingly concerned about sustainability – retailers must be ready for them Mohammad A Baker
Opinion Retail Ashish Panjabi: Stability without the spikes for UAE retailers After a phenomenal year for UAE retail due in part to Expo Dubai and the World Cup effect, we now expect a steadier time for business Ashish Panjabi
Opinion Lifestyle Youthful optimism can help overcome our challenges Our Arab youth survey reveals a confident population seeking stability and opportunities for progress as well as greater civil liberties Sunil John
Opinion Development Roxana Mohammadian-Molina: Signposts on Saudi’s road to 2030 For UK companies doing business in Saudi Arabia and the ones that want to join them, the next year is all about Vision 2030 Roxana Mohammedian Molina
Opinion Tourism Pause … and take a look at how holidays are being transformed Visitors and tourism professionals alike can benefit from witnessing Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop its unique and authentic travel industry Jerry Inzerillo
Opinion A positive outlook for Middle East trade and investment in 2023 Over the next year the Middle East will continue to be a beneficiary of inward investment from companies looking for stability in energy costs and availability Joe Hepworth
Opinion Development Creating a more even playing field for women entrepreneurs In their regular column Cherie Blair and Pembe Al Mazrouei discuss gender equality for business startups in the UAE, looking at the problems, the progress and the people Cherie Blair & Pembe Al Mazrouei
Opinion Development Goodbye 2022: Lessons to be learnt from a year of challenges From the coronavirus pandemic to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the immense challenges of 2022 inform hopes and fears for the future Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Banking & Finance Life insurance: the gift of financial stability for the family left behind The point of life insurance is not just about the money but about what it means to your dependents Keren Bobker
Opinion Energy A new cap on Russian oil leaves world relying on the Gulf Middle East producers will be the main beneficiaries as markets look elsewhere for supply Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Tourism Morocco’s World Cup journey must be capitalised upon National football team's success can inspire wider opportunities Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
