Mohamed Alabbar and Emaar: The Business Leader Who Built Modern Dubai
Few business figures have shaped the physical landscape of a city as profoundly as Mohamed Alabbar has shaped Dubai. As the founder and long-time...
GCC Gold and Commodities Trading 2026: Dubai as a Global Gold Hub
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are among the world's most significant centres for gold trading, refining, and jewellery manufacturing — and Dubai in particular...
GCC Energy Transition 2026: Oil Giants Building a Renewable Future
The Gulf Cooperation Council is simultaneously the world's largest oil-exporting bloc and one of the world's most active investors in renewable energy infrastructure. This...
Careem Founders Story: How Mudassir Sheikha Built the Gulf’s First Tech Unicorn
Careem — the ride-hailing superapp that became the first GCC tech unicorn and was acquired by Uber for $3.1 billion — was founded by...
Expert View: What the Fed’s Rate Decisions Mean for GCC Currencies in 2026
By Dr. Marcus Thornton, Managing Director, Gulf Capital ResearchThe Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions ripple through Gulf economies with unusual speed and force. As...
