Make Your Bed: How Qatar and Saudi Arabia Prepare the Next Generation of Gulf Leaders
Sheikh Tamim says education starts with making your bed. How Qatar and Saudi Arabia prepare the next generation of Gulf leaders, and why it matters.
They Said the Gulf Would Stay Home. Look Who Showed Up at WTM London 2026
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and the UAE all came to WTM London 2026 despite October's flight disruption. Here is what their stands told Western buyers.
Qatar’s 2036 Olympic Bid and Why Doha Plays a Different Game From Riyadh
Qatar is one of 7 countries interested in the 2036 Olympics as Saudi Arabia scales back sport spending. What the split means for Western suppliers in the Gulf.
Why the Region’s Most Powerful People Still Answer Show Up On Social Media
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.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: The Legacy Behind Qatar
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.
Qatar’s World Cup Goal & the 14-Year PSG Lesson for Gulf Business and what Saudi teaches us about football
Qatar's first World Cup point came from a 94th-minute own goal. Their 14-year wait for a PSG trophy explains exactly why that's not luck. Saudi officials showed us why supporting your country is about more than just football.
Doing Business in Doha: What Western Executives Need to Know About Qatar
If you are serious about Gulf markets, Doha deserves a place at the top of your list. Not because it is the loudest city in the region. Because it is one of the smartest.
When Doha Was Struck: Shock, Outrage, and the Human Cost of a Cowardly Attack
On 9 September 2025, the unthinkable happened in Doha. A house was struck by Israeli missiles in the heart of Qatar’s capital — close to embassies, nurseries, schools, and even a petrol station, an attack on a place where we have friends and people we love.
Oman vs Qatar: The Gulf’s Quiet Giants with Very Different Etiquette
Westerners often overlook Oman and Qatar, but both are quietly influential—and very different. Success in either market means adapting: build slow, sincere trust in Oman; rely on networks and formality in Qatar. In both, quiet does not mean easy.
How Qatar paved the Way for more Sports in the Region
The successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup by Qatar marked a pivotal moment for sports in the Middle East, setting a new standard and inspiring neighbouring countries to pursue similar ambitious goals. This transformative journey not only reshaped Qatar's landscape but also catalysed a sports revolution across the Gulf region, culminating (for the moment) in Saudi Arabia's bid for the 2034 World Cup and the expansion of events like Riyadh Season.