Dubai Economic Research Highlights
Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry
The rise of connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle megatrends in the automotive industry are bringing social and governance considerations to the fore of ESG strategic thinking...
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Automotive stakeholders are increasingly aware that the business-as-usual scenario that has sustained the industry for more than 100 years is no longer tenable. Regulatory changes and emissions-reduction...
Special Reports on the GCC
Focus Report
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Recent disruptions to global supply chains and recognition from policymakers about the urgent need to diversify the economy are combining to stimulate industrial development in Oman...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Vision 2030 includes social development initiatives to empower micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and citizens, promote entrepreneurship and widen access to financing...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Guided by the Vision 2030 strategy for diversification, rapid advancements are being made in Saudi industry, mining, logistics and renewable energy. As the Kingdom works towards reaching net-zero...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector
The regulatory landscape for Gulf financial service providers is changing, with growing awareness of the need for banking institutions to adopt sustainable finance frameworks and responsible lending...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
With the publication of its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2021, Qatar has recognised that a proactive and holistic approach is needed to meet the challenge of global warming and...
Covid-19 Response Report
Report: Can agri-tech offer sustainable solutions to GCC food security challenges?
Food production in the GCC has long faced obstacles ranging from water scarcity to a lack of arable soil – factors that are being exacerbated by climate change. Prior to Covid-19, imports accounted for 85%...
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
Report: Can agri-tech offer sustainable solutions to GCC food security challenges?
The Report: Dubai 2020
Although Dubai has traversed some challenging economic territory over recent years the economic stimulus of Expo 2020 preparation and more stable oil prices have eased this strain in 2019, and business...
Economic News & Views on Dubai and the GCC
Economic ViewEman Mojali, CEO, Bahrain National Insurance
On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth
Economic Views
Michael Michael, CEO, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and Qatar Business Events Corporation
On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures
Economic Views
Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director – Africa and Middle East, General Motors (GM)
On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments
Economic View
David Grover, Group CEO, ROSHN
On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market
Economic View
Wajdy Al Ghabban, CEO, Catrion
On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry
Economic View
Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS)
On innovative approaches in water conservation and reuse
Economic View
Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO, Tadweer
On the business opportunities presented by sustainable waste management
Economic News
Gulf countries look to space to harness scientific and commercial opportunities
In the push to embrace emerging technologies and harness their potential commercial opportunities, Gulf countries are launching new initiatives to bolster their domestic space industries. In June Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers approved the transformation of the Saudi Space Commission, which was launched in 2018, into a full government agency known as the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to the space sector and exploration activities. The move followed the successful launch...
Economic Reports & Interviews in the Middle East
OBG Talks
Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
As the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) work towards economic diversification objectives and net-zero goals, opportunities are opening up for automotive manufacturers to roll out innovations...
Vidcast
Video: Balancing hydrocarbon goals with emission reduction targets
In an interview with BBC World News on Thursday, December 13, Oliver Cornock, OBG’s Global Editor-in-Chief, analysed and shared his insights on the agreement that was reached at the 2023...
Media Video
How will e-learning trends shape the future of education?
With an e-learning revolution under way across the world, policymakers and stakeholders in emerging economies are discussing how best to harness technological solutions to meet long-term...
OBG Talks
ESG transition in the petrochemicals trade
Among the sustainability challenges facing the global petrochemicals industry is the difficulty measuring Scope 3 carbon emissions along the supply chain. This challenge is particularly pressing for...
OBG Talks
ESG in Saudi Arabia's digital economy
As Saudi Arabia pursues a path of national digital transformation, stakeholders must take care to ensure the benefits of the digital economy are shared by the whole of society. In this latest vidcast...