In the Gulf Arab States, the Iranian nuclear deal has been met with celebration and apprehension. The business community in the Gulf is no doubt glad that the Iranian market, long shuttered under heavy sanctions, will finally be open for business. Yet political tensions caused by the Iranian government in the region continue to be a concern. Read more »
Why the Middle East is making giant leap with Mars mission
A project to launch a Mars probe is the Middle East’s chance to make a giant leap to the present, both symbolically and scientifically. The fact that it is staffed by young Middle Easterners and based in the region makes the project twice as important. Read more »
The art of education
Importance of art education in UAE, especially at this time when much of the region’s culture is threatened by terrorist groups and civil strife, is exponentially greater than anywhere else in the region. Read more »
50 Years of Media in the UAE
This panel, moderated by Global Art Forum co-director Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, discussed the advent of technology on the UAE culture and the impact it has on shaping the identity of the UAE over the past 50 years. Read more »
#UberOnDxb – Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi in Conversation with David Plouffe
Uber, together with the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC and the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Network of the UAE, bring together Sultan Al Qassemi in conversation with David Plouffe, Uber SVP widely known as the ‘architect’ of President Obama’s campaign, on creating the right eco-system for technology and innovation to thrive. Read more »
The Internet Is: Infinity
Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) Commissioner Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi comments on the boundless nature of the Internet. Read more »