UAE
54 articles
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.
The people who change your life
The people who shape our lives often open doors we could never open ourselves. True leadership means recognising that opportunity and holding the door open for others.
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.
FII Rome at the tipping point
At FII Rome, investors and policymakers explored how Europe can accelerate competitiveness, attract capital and strengthen its position in an increasingly complex global economy.
Faster than humanity
Mohamed Alabbar explains how artificial intelligence is transforming the way he works, while arguing that human connection, purpose and community remain the true measures of progress.
Ahead of the curve
As climate change increasingly impacts economies and lives across the globe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region finds itself at a crossroads.
Illuminating the path to sustainability
In the heart of the UAE’s rapidly growing energy landscape, Emerge is playing a pivotal role in transforming how businesses and communities access renewable energy.
Dubai’s clean energy drive
Dubai’s skyline, once symbolic of its oil wealth and architectural prowess, is now fast becoming a beacon of sustainability and innovation.
Building the Future
In the Middle East, where temperatures soar to 50°C, cooling buildings is both a necessity and a burden on energy consumption.
Dubai real estate reaches for the sky
As Expo 2020 nears the halfway mark in the global financial, trade, and tourism hub of Dubai, the city’s real estate market is in better shape than it has been in almost a decade.