Middle East Sunday Pages Blog

Emirati Women's Day 2026 runs for a month from 28 August. What it signals about women in business in the UAE — and why most Western firms miss it entirely.

Saudi, UAE and Qatari leaders communicate directly to millions, in real time. Why executive visibility in the Gulf decides trust before your first meeting happens.

The companies winning in the Gulf aren't better at sales — they have better information. How to build a Gulf intelligence system before your next meeting.

In the Gulf, big moments — a loss, a win, a surprise holiday — pass in a day. Why slow sign-off makes you three days too late, and how to fix the readiness gap.

Saudi Arabia named 2026 its Year of AI; the UAE wants half its government services AI-run within two years. Why British firms who feel 'ahead' are not.

Why Gulf Partnerships Fail: It Is Rarely About Money Meta description: Most Western–Gulf partnerships fail over posture, not money — one side quietly acts as the senior partner until trust is gone. Here are the early warning signs.

Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, died on 12 July 2026, aged 74. His legacy — and what it teaches anyone doing business in Qatar.

Formal emails get almost no reply from Gulf clients. Here is why WhatsApp and LinkedIn get opened instead — and how to fix your outreach today.

A Saudi minister booked your five-star on an OTA and your team logged it as budget. Why luxury hotels miss their most valuable Gulf guests — and the fix.