In reality, the various reports on Arab development make for some sombre reading, but that is not to say that there is no hope. Too many look upon young Arabs as a problem when they are in fact a natural resource more important and powerful than all the gas and oil in the region. Read more »
شبابنا بحاجة إلى دعم
من كان يظن «رجالاً ونساءً» بأن العالم العربي لا ينتج كتب رعب من المؤكد بأنه لم يقرأ مسلسل تقارير التنمية البشرية التي أصدرها مكتب الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي ومؤسسات محمد بن راشد والفكر العربي، فإنها تحكي عن الفقر وفرص ضائعة ونمو مجمد. يكفي القول إننا في حالنا هذه لن نخلق الـ100 مليون وظيفة التي يحتاجها أبناؤنا خلال الـ10 سنوات المقبلة.
Dubai’s history has always been one of resilience
No other leader in the region starts his day by visiting government departments to make sure that the highest quality standards are met for customer service. As long as Sheikh Rashid, like his father before him, makes sure that Dubai’s young crown prince carries on with this tradition, Dubai’s ruler can rest assured that his city’s premier position as the region’s service and logistics hub is secure for a long time to come. Read more »
Microfinance is the need of the hour
Sultan on why micro-finance is so essential for entrepreneurship and job creation in the Arab economies. Read more »
This Is Not the End of the Road for Dubai
It is already clear that Dubai’s future is not what it used to be. But that does not necessarily mean it is facing a bad future. Last Wednesday’s convulsion marked a significant milestone in the financial history of the emirate, and a very different Dubai will now take shape. Today, a new Dubai has a chance to emerge: leaner, meaner and better. Read more »
نموذج دبلوماسي جديد
في عام 2002 أنشئ المبنى الجديد لسفارة الإمارات في واشنطن. في هذا المبنى ذي الـ61 ألف قدم تترجم سياسة الإمارات الخارجية الجديدة. ويعود الفضل في ذلك إلى سفيرنا الشاب يوسف العتيبة، خريج جامعة جورج تاون.