Commentary: Why Strait of Hormuz has no alternative despite new Red Sea links The Red Sea is a deep, rocky tectonic basin that cannot be reshaped into a new canal. No feasible engineering, environmental or financial model can link it to the Gulf’s energy production zones 4 min read
Turning volatility into virtue: How the UAE is building sustainable sovereignty By localising essential manufacturing and pioneering green technologies, the UAE is proving that a nimble, proactive state can turn geopolitical headwinds into a tailwind for sustainable growth 5 min read
Commentary: The region needs more than an ambiguous ceasefire to end the conflict The ceasefire is designed not to end the conflict, but to manage it — a temporary equilibrium that keeps the region suspended in a “no war, no peace” posture 4 min read
Can Gulf family businesses navigate the $1 trillion generational shift? Across the UAE, family enterprises are increasingly formalising governance structures that were once managed through trust and shared understanding 3 min read
Commentary: The new geopolitical frontier — securing the arteries of the energy transition Without a coordinated expansion of alternative refining, recycling, and processing capacity, the West’s energy transition goals will remain exposed to a single point of failure 4 min read
Dubai’s business leaders are not panicking — they’re recalibrating From hospitality to consumer spending, agility is becoming the city’s greatest business advantage 3 min read
Commentary: How the Gulf managed a crisis it did not choose GCC, UAE in particular, maintained a disciplined posture to prevent the war from widening, protect national interests and preserve regional stability at a time when it would have been catastrophic 4 min read
Dubai's hospitality sector goes for the reset button A shift towards more realistic pricing, the rise of home-grown concepts, deeper community connection and agile thinking — with expansion continuing at pace are setting new benchmarks in the sector 3 min read
Can Algeria replace the Gulf to meet Europe’s energy needs? While the region faces several challenges, Algeria is emerging as a potential beneficiary of the crisis, as its gas exports avoid the Strait of Hormuz entirely 4 min read
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