Opinion

Renovation in the GCC is being redefined by necessity as much as by design ambition. Buildings are no longer taken out of operation for refurbishment in the way they once …

Businesses operating in high-risk environments need to accept a baseline of uncertainty. Whether operations take place in a volatile geopolitical environment, regions experiencing persistent civil unrest or locations that experience …

Air pollution has become a global public health hazard leading to debilitating effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. In addition, exposure to heat is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon …

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in defining its energy future. The energy transition presents an extraordinary opportunity for Africa, but it must be a just and sustainable transition. …

Across the Gulf, startups are operating in an environment that has become noticeably less predictable. Regional tensions, missile incidents, and security alerts across parts of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and …

Periods of regional tension or uncertainty can place a quiet but significant strain on families. In my clinical practice, I often notice that even when much of daily life continues …

The current Iran–U.S.–Israel crisis has forced many of us with a military Special Operations background to reflect on the true cost of conflict, not only the physical destruction, but the …

The events of the past weeks have shown just how fragile our current energy systems are to shocks; it takes less than most of us would have imagined disrupting the …

When the attacks on the UAE began earlier this year, we were advised to stay at home. Overnight, my house in Abu Dhabi turned into a small, chaotic school. I …