Innovation
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The simple man from the desert
From humble beginnings in Dubai to the Burj Khalifa and billion-dollar investments across four continents, Mohamed Alabbar explains the ambition, risk and principles behind his global business empire.
Azerbaijan’s digital ambition
Azerbaijan is turning its strategic position into a digital advantage, investing in technology, innovation and connectivity as it seeks a larger role in the global digital economy.
The Coolcation
As Europe’s summers grow hotter, travellers are looking north for cooler escapes, with Brittany and Denmark emerging as attractive alternatives to traditional Mediterranean holidays.
Trust is the only currency that compounds
Mohamed Alabbar reflects on how reputation, quality and trust shape business decisions, from building homes and cities to navigating an AI-driven future.
Azerbaijan’s bet on itself
Azerbaijan is redefining its investment story through innovation, infrastructure and talent, as PASHA Holding's Jalal Gasimov argues the country's greatest asset is its people.
The last advantage: What AI cannot commoditize
As AI commoditises knowledge and skills, the real advantage for leaders and nations will come from judgement, wisdom, and the ability to build better mental models.
Where Europe breathes easier
The Basque Country blends world-class gastronomy, thoughtful design and everyday authenticity, proving that quality of life is built through quiet excellence rather than spectacle.
Why I Believe in Syria
Mohamed Alabbar explains why he believes Syria's greatest opportunity lies not in its past, but in its people, and why he is investing now.
Blue Marlin Ibiza; the kitchen behind the party
At Blue Marlin Ibiza, a disciplined kitchen built on local sourcing and daily adaptation proves that the island's culinary identity runs deeper than its nightlife reputation.
Riyadh just launched its carbon economy
Saudi Arabia's emerging carbon market takes center stage as Riyadh prepares to launch its first domestically generated carbon credits, signaling a major shift in climate finance.