Sultan on why the GCC must have its place of prominence at the Bretton Woods Two talks. Read more »
It’s not enough for the UAE just to recognise Kosovo
This month the United Arab Emirates became the first Arab state to recognise Kosovo, the newest country in the world. It would be wrong of the UAE, the US, Europe and the rest of the civilised world to neglect Kosovo once again, after they encouraged and endorsed its independence. Extremism knows no global financial crisis; it breeds in the unlikeliest of places, and where better than in the bosom of Europe? Read more »
The Shameful plight of the Middle East’s Christians
Across the region, Christians in the Middle East are either under-represented in legislatures and in government, or looked upon as outsiders. As the political Islamisation of Middle Eastern states continues, so does the marginalisation of the native Christian communities. Read more »
Emirati heroes, who serve the country from within
As Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to gain importance in the world economy there will be more and more expatriates who decide to call this country home. The chances of meeting Emiratis will therefore also shrink due to the falling percentages we find ourselves representing in the country. The real question some expatriates need to ask isn’t “How come we never meet Emiratis?” it is “Do we want to?” Read more »
Why step out for dumb investing?
Investors can invest in dumb opportunities at home as well as abroad, says Sultan in this article. Read more »
Chicken Licken and the American Financial Crisis
In the United States this autumn, the elite financiers of September 15 succeeded in doing what the elite terrorists of September 11 failed to do: bring the US economy to its knees. But they’re not the only nincompoops in charge in the US. Read more »