Op-eds

All-new Sunseeker 120 Yacht redefines superyacht luxury and elegance

From its expansive decks to its luxurious staterooms, seafaring marvel sets a new standard for excellence

Pagani’s utopian hypercar

Only 99 units will be produced, each with a price tag of AED 8 million

Dubai’s real estate: Thriving in the digital era

How social media further boosts an already booming sector

Iraq’s first solar power plant moves forward

To provide clean electricity enough to power 350,000 homes

UAE is on the path to becoming the AI capital of the world

As Sam Altman once said, the country has been ‘talking about AI since before it was cool’

Driving economic growth through technology

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat global economic disruptions and achieve sustainable progress

Retail tourism: How shopping drives economic activity

Dubai and Riyadh are notable global shopping destinations

Time for an upgrade: Revitalizing customer loyalty with innovative rewards programs

Earning and redeeming points just not enough in an ever-increasingly competitive market

The Middle East: Rise of a tourism powerhouse

Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging hotspots like Riyadh and Ras Al Khaimah, saw significant tourist inflows in 2023

MENA’s banking and finance sector embraces the digital tide

Tech-driven transformation revolutionizes banking and finance in the Middle East

Digital asset custody transforming financial services in the Middle East

It offers a secure and streamlined approach to the storage and management of digital assets

How can banks stop fraud in a world of instant payments?

Lenders must use innovative approaches to gain customer trust and acceptance of instant payments

Embracing new opportunities amid shifting global economic dynamics

Insights into economic trends, entrepreneurial efforts driving growth in UAE and KSA

Integrating circular economy principles into the smart city landscape

How innovative resource management can promote sustainable urban development

Banking beyond borders: How technology is bridging the gap for the financially excluded

Harnessing data analytics, machine learning and AI to empower underserved communities

Oil prices break free from tight range as geopolitical risk rises

OPEC sees demand growing by 2.25 million barrels per day in 2024

Building a digital capital: Lessons from Dubai’s success story

Dubai's journey to becoming a global digital capital exemplifies the power of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and relentless pursuit of innovation

Why mental healthcare in the UAE needs to be formalised, more accessible

Licensing bodies must engage with residents through a public-facing website to provide necessary information

Cloud managed services: Powering Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation

Cloud managed services can help companies modernise faster and access hard-to-hire talent

Rimac Nevera: Electric storm from Croatia demolishes the competition

Astounding Rimac Nevera shatters global speed and acceleration records

Education for sustainable development competencies: Cultivating future leaders

Empowering students to contribute to sustainable development and address global challenges

LNG market disrupted by Red Sea crisis, prices fall sharply

Stability attributed to relatively mild winter, robust stockpiles

Four fundamental actions to build resilience in energy and natural resources in the Middle East

Challenges and opportunities amid geopolitical conflicts, pandemic recovery and climate change