Opinion People & Lifestyle The top hotspots for millionaire migrants The message is clear: adaptability is the key to thriving in this new era of wealth migration Dubai, Australia and Singapore are expected to emerge as the biggest beneficiaries Jeremy Savory, Founder and CEO, Savory & Partners
Opinion Economy US crackdown puts Libya’s economic future in jeopardy Libya must appoint an independent auditing firm to ensure transparency and accountability Financial observers have raised concerns for years about misleading Libyan Central Bank data Salem Maiar, Consultant in Libyan natural resources and geopolitics
Opinion Energy In Washington, the stars may align to help Riyadh’s nuclear ambitions Access to nuclear power tech is a major goal in Riyadh’s talks with the US over Israel Saudi Arabia’s path to nuclear power has been complicated. The Trump administration can ease the way Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Oil & Gas He came in like a wrecking ball but how will oil markets react? Some are looking for an excuse to open the Gulf's taps. Trump’s grand plans could be just the thing Donald Trump's slew of 'emergency' orders will have a huge impact on the region's oil producers Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Trump’s tariffs are bullish for GCC capital markets – for now The strength of the dollar is now a threat to Trump's objective of boosting US exports King Dollar is currently the beneficiary of classic FX market overshooting Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Development Lebanon’s journey to renewal starts now A new PM for Lebanon marks a turning point – and an opportunity for the GCC Hope and optimism follow the arrival of a new prime minister and president Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion Real Estate On the 19th hole with Trump and Damac Why not watch Donald Trump's inauguration from the clubhouse of his golf course in Damac Hills What better place than Trump International Golf Course to watch the inauguration Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Media & Advertising Television: Who watches the watchers? People meters help TV advertisers know who is watching what, when and on what screens Saudi Arabia is taking a long-awaited step forward in audience measurement Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Finance Trump would do well to look to UAE for crypto guidance Trump can take inspiration from how the UAE has adopted crypto and its regulations Incoming US policy will boost blockchain innovation and, in turn, cryptocurrencies Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Tourism Oman hopes tourism can foster entrepreneurship and create jobs Oman's government hopes tourism can foster entrepreneurship and create jobs The sultanate has only recently begun to use its history as an economic attraction Saleh Al-Shaibany, Journalist, Al-Safa Press & Publishing
Opinion Manufacturing How China won over the car market in the UAE While the luxury space remains Europe-focused, expect Chinese cars to make greater inroads Japanese, American and Korean brands retreated following the pandemic Imthishan Giado, Partner, Motoring Middle East
Opinion Markets UAE capital markets are well placed for a stellar year Companies are now choosing Abu Dhabi or Dubai as a location for their primary listing Investor confidence and strong GDP growth point to a good 2025 Derek Nicholson, Director of strategy & planning, Alpha Dhabi Holding
Opinion Mining Riyadh seeks to become ‘rule shaper, not rule taker’ in mining Saudi Arabia wants to be the hub of a mining 'super-region' that includes Africa and Central Asia Saudi Arabia's ambitions for a super-region will be on display at this week's Future Minerals Forum Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy GCC well-placed to be this year’s global growth standout Growth prospects will mean that the GCC region remains attractive to investors in 2025 The overall financial position of the region, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, is strong Scott Livermore, Chief economist, ME, Oxford Economics
Opinion Real Estate The UAE is the world’s new capital for entrepreneurs Safety and quality of life are non-negotiable for today’s elite, and the UAE excels in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become magnets for investors and the world's super-rich Nick Candy, Property developer
Opinion Tourism Immersive storytelling, posh cuisine and branded flats: 2025’s hospitality trends Competitive pricing will become paramount as new supply enters the Gulf hospitality market Adaptability and innovation will be vital to maintaining the sector’s global appeal Carla Falcon, Managing consultant, PKF Hospitality
Opinion Lifestyle Dry January in Dubai – renew, reset and resist temptation After the punishing festive party season, Dry January in Dubai is a pleasure After the excesses of December, I found myself looking forward to eschewing alcohol Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Logistics Gulf logistics has much to be optimistic about in the year ahead Soaring ecommerce volumes will provide many opportunities in the Gulf in the year ahead A stable economy, supply chain integration and more domestic construction projects will drive growth John Manners-Bell, CEO, Transport Intelligence Insight
Opinion Banking & Finance Stable, if lacking excitement: the outlook for Gulf banks GCC banks will remain strong and profitable, but it will be some time before they are global players GCC banks are well capitalised, have low cost-to-income ratios and have been generating healthy profits Andrew Cunningham, Middle East banking consultant
Opinion Employment UAE and Saudi Arabia are magnets for global talent The UAE is increasingly seen as a 'life destination' rather than a short-term opportunity Recruiters say the region is attracting applications from global workers on an unprecedented scale Ian Giulianotti, Executive director, Nadia Global
Opinion Banking & Finance Despite ‘greenlash’, UAE banks will stick to net zero commitment It is possible to argue for oil and gas production while also investing in renewables US banks may have withdrawn from the Net Zero Banking Alliance, but FAB and ADCB should stay put Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy A roadmap for a new Syria A new Syria will have to be rebuilt from its foundations to undo 61 years of destruction The challenges are daunting and the stakes are high Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
