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Ways of seeing: Smart thoughts on Saudi start-ups, the US-China trade war and the contradictions and the case for AI optimism
Plus: the contradictions of self-help culture.
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society
This year including news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across Southeast Asia, and the man charged with refurnishing Notre-Dame cathedral.
Andrew Tuck on knowing where to look for opportunity
Cities rise and fall on small decisions, not grand plans. Here's why paying attention to overlooked details, quiet shifts and unlikely corners often reveals where real opportunity is headed next.
Eureka moments
Many entrepreneurs can trace their successful ventures back to a moment of clarity. Here the movers and shakers behind a crop of canny enterprises share their foundational breakthroughs.
New waters
Despite its many kilometres of glorious coastline, the UAE’s beaches are becoming a more sophisticated draw and the battle for this prime waterfront is warming up.
Home stretch
Downtown Dubai’s breathtaking skyline might be awe-inspiring but, along with its neighbouring districts, it’s a highly liveable part of the city.
Inside the UAE’s fragrance boom, where scent is layered, ritualised and turned into business
Wake up and smell the possibilities. Monocle meets the entrepreneurs and perfumers creating distinctive fragrances that look after our wellbeing and represent key elements of the UAE’s history and heritage.
I wish I’d known
The UAE has a vibrant ecosystem that supports bright ideas. We asked 20 business leaders for their top tips to help those who are just starting out in the country.
Notice boards
In the UAE’s billion-dollar advertising market, more than a fifth of the spend is still on good old-fashioned billboards. Despite a growing online market, we report on this eye-catching industry.
