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 Dubai & the GCC
Special Report
Report: Strategic investment driving green energy, digital innovation and sustainable growth in Oman
Oman is embarking on a transformative journey under Vision 2040, combining innovation and sustainability to redefine its economic landscape. This report showcases the sultanate’s wide-ranging efforts...
Special Report
Report: How is Saudi Arabia leveraging sustainable practices to transform its cultural sector?
Under the stewardship of the Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a strategic commitment to preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s rich history, national...
Special Report
Report: How is Saudi Arabia boosting economic diversification through MSME empowerment?
The empowerment of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Saudi Arabia is key to driving economic diversification and resilience. The Kingdom has laid out strategic...
Special Report
Report: Oman’s digital economy and its transformative potential
Oman’s digital transformation is revolutionising its economy and society. With the National Programme for Digital Economy driving progress, the country is bolstering its telecommunications...
Special Report
Report: How can the private sector capitalise on opportunities in the Saudi leisure industry?
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a period of sweeping social transformation and economic diversification underpinned by Vision 2030. This is creating a fertile environment for private businesses to expand into...
Special Report
Driving Saudi Arabia's economic transformation: Unleashing growth and innovation across strategic sectors
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint for socio-economic transformation is capturing international attention. Beyond high-profile projects and events, strategic cohesion and societal support...
Report: Strategic investment driving green energy, digital innovation and sustainable growth in Oman
Report: How is Saudi Arabia leveraging sustainable practices to transform its cultural sector?
Report: How is Saudi Arabia boosting economic diversification through MSME empowerment?
Report: Oman’s digital economy and its transformative potential
Report: How can the private sector capitalise on opportunities in the Saudi leisure industry?
Driving Saudi Arabia's economic transformation: Unleashing growth and innovation across strategic sectors
Economic Reports & Interviews in the Middle East
Country Report
The Report: Ajman 2025
OBGplus
Ajman is accelerating economic diversification through industrial growth, tourism and innovation-driven development. The emirate’s forward-looking policies, including Ajman Vision 2030, focus on...
Global Platform
Oman Vision 2040 shaping the future of tourism and sustainability
In this Global platform video, Salim M. AlMahruqi, Oman's Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and Azzan AlBusaidi, Oman's Undersecretary of Tourism, talk about Oman Vision 2040 as a strategic plan aimed...
Global Platform
Driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector
In this Global Platform video, Shahnawaz Rashid talks about the strategies for driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector. Qatar has developed strong infrastructure, including roads...
Global Platform
Ensuring business continuity and supporting private sector development in Qatar
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Founder and Chairman, Al Faisal Holding, and key leaders of the privately held diversified group...
Global Platform
Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering...
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...
Global Platform
Investing in airport infrastructure and boosting passenger capacity in Saudi Arabia
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Mohannad Basodan, CEO, National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP); and Salman Badr, Executive...
Global Platform
Bahrain, a centre for sustainable finance and innovation in the GCC
In this Global Platform video, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB), talks about Bahrain's...
Vidcast
Looking back at the first Covid-19 death and the pandemic's economic and social impact
In an interview with BBC World Business Report on Thursday, January 11, Oliver Cornock, OBG’s Global Editor-in-Chief, spoke with the BBC's Sally Bundock..
The Report: Ajman 2025
Oman Vision 2040 shaping the future of tourism and sustainability
Driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector
Ensuring business continuity and supporting private sector development in Qatar
Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism
Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
Investing in airport infrastructure and boosting passenger capacity in Saudi Arabia
Bahrain, a centre for sustainable finance and innovation in the GCC
Looking back at the first Covid-19 death and the pandemic's economic and social impact
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
Saeed Al Qatami, CEO, Deyaar Development
On trends shaping the future of the real estate market
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