Ed Stocker
Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
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.
Toon town
The UAE-made animated comedy ‘Freej’ was a hit outside the Middle East and returns next year. Creator Mohammed Saeed Harib is keen to show the country’s creative scene is no caricature.
In on the action
Outside the UAE’s capital, a vast film set is becoming a trusted shooting location for Hollywood and Bollywood, placing the Twofour54 complex at the heart of a nascent movie industry.
What is the big idea?
Meet the man pioneering sustainable neighbourhoods and dreaming up planet-friendly utopian cityscapes. Can his company, URB, break new ground?
New frontier
As the UAE looks to rapidly diversify its economy, advanced manufacturing is one surprising growth area. From plane parts to robotics, new technology start-ups are tapping into the Emirates’ entrepreneurial spirit.
Breaking new ground
As a still-young country, the UAE offers bold, enterprising entrepreneurs opportunities to carve out their own path, whether in logistics or property. We meet three business pioneers.
Up in the air
As president of Emirates, Tim Clark is at the centre of world aviation. He talks to us about the politics of flying, artificial intelligence and why passports should be a thing of the past.
Firm Favourites
Business in the UAE is booming beyond oil and aviation. We profile a breadth of start-ups and smart ideas, from AI and app development to design and film production.
Renaissance man
Remo Ruffini, chairman and CEO of Moncler, on bringing the brand back from the brink – and what comes next.
