Mohammed Alardhi

Mohammed Alardhi

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Last November's Al Batinah International Film Festival in Oman. Photo: Oman news agency
Oman’s Film City will enrich the Middle East's creative landscape

Plans for a new filmmaking hub near Muscat come at a pivotal time for media production in the region

August 07, 2024, 8:00 AM
Tourists at the Heritage Village area in Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A unified GCC visa is bound to boost tourism in the Gulf

By enabling ease of travel between Gulf nations, the Gulf Grand Tours Visa will increase cross-country collaboration.

June 20, 2024, 7:00 AM
An Emirati woman creates handicrafts using traditional methods. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The arts are crucial to the progress of the GCC

Arts and humanities encourage creative expression, empower people to express themselves and provide great value to the economy

May 02, 2024, 9:00 AM
Port Sultan Qaboos is to be developed into a world-class, waterfront mix use destination through a joint venture. Damac
Investment in SMEs is crucial for Oman’s economic growth

The $5.2 billion Future Oman Fund is expected to play a vital role in Muscat's diversification efforts

March 12, 2024, 7:00 AM
Omani students attend a lecture at the Oman Tourism College. Sebastian Castelier for The National
How to make the best of global partnerships

Oman is well-placed to facilitate allyship between GCC, Asean members and emerging economies

February 15, 2024, 7:00 AM
Traffic in New Delhi. In January, India's government approved $2.3 billion in funding to grow various segments of the country's green hydrogen sector. India hopes this investment will abate 50 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. AP
The Gulf is on the brink of another energy revolution

Abundant solar power in the GCC makes the region a key player in the future of green hydrogen

November 28, 2023, 7:00 AM
Mohammed Mandi teaches traditional calligraphy to students at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The Gulf region could benefit from more technology in the classroom

Education institutions all across the GCC region could benefit from incorporating more virtual and augmented reality learning components

October 24, 2023, 7:00 AM
Najat Makki, Emirati visual artist interacts with the young artists at the workshop in the Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Arts in the Gulf have enormous potential for growth

It's time to turn the spotlight on the many talented artists in the Arab world

September 12, 2023, 7:00 AM
The GCC region has the strategic advantage of being a bridge between Europe and Asia with air links and seaports, such as Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, above,  that are continually improving their offerings. Reuters
When it comes to logistics, the GCC must strike while the iron is hot

The GCC nations must strike while the iron is hot and make good use of their existing and coming infrastructure

August 11, 2023, 7:00 AM
Siemens Fabric captures the digital footprint, the hidden story of Dubai, and intends to spark conversations about the possibilities that technology holds for future cities. Siemens Fabric
For the GCC, the digital economy is the new oil

With the region's economies expected to slow down in 2023, digital industries must lead diversification plans

June 02, 2023, 7:00 AM
Entrepreneurship is woven deep into the fabric of Arab heritage and family businesses in the GCC. Pawan Singh / The National
Why economic growth in the Gulf is a family affair

Family businesses' ownership structure gives them an edge over the competition

April 10, 2023, 7:00 AM
The Ministry of Economy last year launched a new vision for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to provide UAE businesses with more growth possibilities and improved market access, on March 12, 2022, in Dubai. Photo: Ministry of Economy
The way to help small companies reach their net-zero goals

Funding is a major area of concern for owners of small and medium enterprises. Financial institutions should take note

March 09, 2023, 7:00 AM
Solar panels at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The National
The UAE can lead the way in climate adaption, not just mitigation

Cop28, which is being held in the Emirates this year, is also a chance to demonstrate the economic potential of green investment

January 19, 2023, 2:00 PM
Visitors at Mughsail Beach in Salalah, Oman. Reuters
For Gulf countries, 2022 ends on a good note

In the coming years, non-oil revenues will facilitate future growth

December 29, 2022, 9:00 AM
Volunteers set up a light installation, of 2,000 solar lanterns, in Abu Dhabi on January 19, 2019. Reem Mohammed / The National
Lessons from our Arab forefathers on sustainability

Re-adopting community-centred approaches to sustainability would honour Arab traditions

November 23, 2022, 2:00 PM