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Expert View: The Geopolitical Risk Landscape for GCC Business in 2026
By Khalid Al-Mansouri, Senior Advisor, Gulf Strategic Intelligence Group
The GCC's geopolitical risk environment in 2026 is more complex than at any point in the...
Mohamed Alabbar: The Visionary Behind Emaar, Burj Khalifa and Noon E-Commerce
Mohamed Alabbar is the most recognisable name in GCC real estate and e-commerce — the founder of Emaar Properties who built the Burj Khalifa...
Gulf Banking Transformation 2026: Digital Finance, Fintech and the GCC’s Financial Future
Gulf banking is undergoing its most profound transformation since the oil booms of the 1970s created the region's modern financial sector. As of 2026,...
UAE vs Saudi Arabia 2026: Competing Visions for Gulf Economic Leadership
In 2026, two visions are competing to define the future of the Gulf — and by extension, the broader trajectory of the Arab world....
GCC Economic Diversification 2026: How the Gulf Is Moving Beyond Oil
The six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council are executing the most ambitious economic transformation in modern history. As of 2026, collectively accounting for...
