Opinion Development Ukraine prisoner swap highlights growing Russia-Saudi alliance Saudi Arabia’s relations with Moscow have warmed significantly. But its involvement in the prisoner swap suggests that Riyadh is also leveraging this relationship to mend its own links with the US Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Sustainability Everybody is responsible for climate change – we must do more More independent research is required so businesses, the public and media can hold governments to account Alex Malouf, Marketing executive
Opinion Employment When it comes to maternity leave, numbers in UAE just don’t add up It's time to recognise that women can thrive both at home and in their career after having a baby Fazeela Gopalani
Opinion Energy UAE has taken the lead on net zero as rest of Gulf plays catch-up Even if countries fall short of their net-zero goals, more serious climate action, founded on solid and achievable initiatives, has arrived in the Middle East Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Employment If you really want the job, lock down your socials An ill-advised Instagram video or tweet might be the difference between getting an interview and not. Don't give bosses an excuse not to hire you John Butterworth
Opinion Banking & Finance China’s long-term potential for investors remains unrivalled The struggling property and retail sectors might raise questions, but the yuan's growing importance as an alternative reserve currency shows the path ahead Zainab Faisal Kufaishi
Opinion Banking & Finance The ‘glass ceiling’ that is holding back women entrepreneurs Addressing the specific economic constraints facing women entrepreneurs is critical in unleashing their potential, and will power the path of sustainable economic recovery Khadija Hashimi
Opinion Energy Opec+ treads fine line between oil markets and geopolitics Alliance's minimal moves on production are statement of intent as it straddles the wishes of the US and Russia Cornelia Meyer
Opinion Banking & Finance Crypto consumers need protection – and they can find it here The UAE wants to be a global crypto hub and a flurry of laws have set it on the right path. Consumer safeguards are a vital part of this plan Martin Hayward
Opinion Employment Creating a culture of trust at work How to structure meetings that encourage expression of diverse points of view Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Energy The Gulf’s future is with renewables, not fossil fuel The replacement of Russian oil and gas with Gulf fossil energy won't meet commitments to climate protection Hans-Josef Fell
Opinion Banking & Finance Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Co. is ‘next Berkshire Hathaway’ The conglomerate with 100+ entities in nine business segments seems immune to global volatility M R Raghu, CEO, Marmore Mena Intelligence
Opinion Business of Sport Bad boys of sport can be a good investment for brands Tennis star Nick Kyrgios attracts sponsors and Instagram followers by being maverick Sunny Singh
Opinion Agriculture Businesses must act to solve water scarcity in developing countries F&B giant PepsiCo aims to become 'net water positive' by 2030 to tackle the global threat of scarcity Eugene Willemsen
Opinion Energy How big data will save the planet A clear and trusted data strategy is a must as we progress through a complex and critical energy transition process from carbon to clean Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Banking & Finance The UAE must up its fight against money laundering A rise in enforcement actions proves the Emirates' commitment to leaving the Financial Action Task Force grey list Bhavin Shah and Stephen Millington
Opinion Iran nuclear deal Riyadh offers wary support for revived Iranian nuclear deal Saudi views Iran’s nuclear programme with concern, but remains worried any revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action won't contain Iran's missile programme or its support for militias Dominic Dudley
Opinion Own your hyper realistic penthouse in the virtual world Buying real estate in the metaverse illustrates the concept of the shifting value of digital ownership Ramit Harisinghani
Opinion Economy GCC markets offer opportunities in face of global recession Amid global economic gloom, the GCC not only enjoys high oil prices, but production increases Huda Al-Lawati
Opinion Energy The answer to OPEC’s investment dilemma is in its own hands OPEC members worried about 'years of underinvestment' have a choice: open up to more international partners or increase their oil output Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Employment 8 ways to keep your staff amid the great resignation Now more than ever, organisations need to pursue the right path for talent retention Baha Hamadi
Opinion Food & Drink Restaurateurs beware: diners may choke on your price rises The food and drink sector contends with fluctuations in both customer income and the cost of food, energy, and rent Naim Maadad
