After the world heals from the Covid 19 pandemic, Dubai has the gargantuan task of bringing nations back together in a celebration of humanity through Expo 2020. Read more »
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A Dubai architectural gem worthy of a museum
The Dubai Petroleum’s HQ must be preserved for the future of this country when it is vacated, and what way to better honour a building that has literally fueled the development of Dubai into a global city than turn it into a public institution, an art museum for the people. Read more »
To safeguard our future, learn from mistakes of the past
While the Dubai government is working diligently to raise the capital needed to meet its creditors’ demands for 2010 and beyond, it must also look into the causes of this crisis. Read more »
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 »
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 »
A building to honour Dubai’s past and future
Rather than building developments from scratch, Dubai would do well to learn from the experiences of other cities that have renovated older buildings and turned them into national institutions. Read more »