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Gulf countries need to study Europe to secure a free trade agreement
The EU’s complex systems require academic rigour and a methodical accumulation of knowledge
What Gulf economies can learn from Britain's Industrial Revolution
Countries need to ensure that technological advancements in one sector spawn innovations in other sectors
CommentWhy do more Arabs not win the Nobel Prize?
As a proud Arab and a Muslim, I am hurt that people who share my identity are underrepresented among the Prize winners
Islamic diplomacy can take a leaf out of the late Pope John Paul II's book
Wealthy Muslim-majority countries often help their poorer counterparts with financial aid. It's time to shift gears
CommentWorkplace daycare can be better in the Gulf. Why isn't it?
Despite significant progress in women's empowerment in the region, a provision of workplace child care is yet to be legally mandated
CommentBahrain's new tax isn't just about boosting revenues
The move is to demonstrate its consistent commitment to global co-operation and rule of law
CommentSome 'wasta' can be good for everyone, if you know how to use it
Economic theory tells us sometimes it’s healthy to use connections at work
Gulf states can fill the knowledge gap on universal basic income
Gathering evidence about the pros and cons of such a payment is complex and time consuming. Gulf societies are uniquely placed to inform policymakers
The Gulf has thrived without income tax but times are changing
Before oil, Gulf states limited themselves to internal security and external defence. Since then, their array of high-quality public services demand more revenue
Elections in the West are a sign to the Middle East to resolve issues internally
For better or worse, a wave of western apathy is imminent and it signals to the region to resolve its own problems
As Gulf countries continue to grow, they need more public libraries
Studies, including the latest from the US, suggest that these institutions boost children’s intellectual capabilities
Start-ups need a nurturing parent, not a suffocating in-law
Agile Gulf governments are better placed than many to avoid the errors states often make when they get involved in the private sector
The UAE's corporate tax is about more than raising revenue
Introduced a year ago, the 9% levy prevents other leading business hubs from undercutting the Emirates and allows it to further embrace multilateralism
Religious tolerance is at the core of the Gulf's strategic thinking
Countries such as the UAE are trying to reform religion’s traditional role to reap its benefits without incurring its costs
