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Geopolitical headwinds will not bring a 2019 recession, Investcorp head says
In an exclusive interview, Mohammed Alardhi also says the alternative investments manager is to enter India for the first time as it continues its international expansion
Davos delegates focus on solutions to global humanitarian problems
The World Economic Forum wants to help investors to find the right entry point to aid humanitarian crises
Geopolitical prospects take the limelight in Switzerland
US-China trade war and uncertainty on the world stage sideline economic concerns as Davos 2019 opens
Persistent political infighting is risking Iraq’s hard-won gains
As key ministerial positions lie vacant for months, the nation's dysfunctional politics could leave the door open for an increasingly belligerent Iran
The only thing we can know for sure is that 2019 will be another tumultuous year in Middle Eastern politics
As ongoing conflicts cool, old tensions continue to play out and new opportunities present themselves, there are equal chances for peace and continued turmoil
Yemen talks are a vital step on the road to peace
Stabilisation efforts taking place now create a political opportunity to reduce violence
Like Raed Fares, too many have died for their dream of peace in Syria
The pain of the renowned activist's death will not quickly fade away. Nor will the memories of thousands more
The impetus to end the war in Yemen must be seized
An opportunity to end the illegitimate rule of the Houthis in Sanaa cannot be squandered again
True lies: how the seeking of facts can sometimes distort the truth
Alternative facts are intended to make us question all that is presented before us – and thus ignore greater realities
Any US plan will mean tough choices for Abbas
The Palestinian President is in an unenviable position, but a clear-cut response is vital
Postcard from New York: Old power versus new power at the UN
UN General Assembly 2018: UNGA speeches represented old power this week, implementing them will be largely determined by new power of local networks
Postcard: Two world views emerge, but middle ground must be found
UN General Assembly 2018: At the end of the first day of the General Debate, our Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi writes from New York
UN postcard: reform remains critical
UN General Assembly 2018: Peace is a key word being tagged on to several of this year’s meetings
Comment: Peace talks will play out in UN theatre
The theme of global leadership comes at a time of concrete issues in a polarised world
UN Geneva talks should restore legitimacy to Yemen's governance
The meeting cannot be an end in itself. The results are what counts – and they must bring an end to Yemenis' suffering
