Commentary: Philippines' Marcos doesn’t have an ICC policy; he has Duterte policy When Duterte was useful to deliver to The Hague, Marcos found the mechanism. When delivering Bato dela Rosa was inconvenient, the mechanism became invisible— and the senator became a fugitive
The writer’s escape: How a residency impacts on and off the page A writing residency is a dedicated space for writers looking for a place to write, to meet like-minded individuals, and to engage in creative dialogue
Commentary: From gahwa to global peace, how UAE's majlis culture redefines mediation Discover how the UAE's unique cultural traditions, from the warmth of Arabic coffee to the communal spirit of the majlis, are reshaping modern diplomacy
Commentary: Filipino lawmaker sprinting in the halls, an ICC warrant, Senate reduced to a joke It began with Senator dela Rosa running down a government corridor. By nightfall, it had become something far more serious: A test of whether Filipino lawmakers answer to the law —or exist above it
Commentary: Will other members leave Opec after the UAE exit? UAE leaving Opec is rooted in strategic logic rather than sudden divergence. The world will not be surprised if other members choose to reassess their positions, in line with their national strategies
From scroll to scale: How social-first trends are rewriting retail rules As viral products move from TikTok feeds to real-world demand overnight, platforms and retailers are being forced to rethink speed, sourcing and consumer engagement
When AI becomes healthcare’s first line of defence Artificial intelligence is shifting medicine from reactive treatment to predictive, preventative care
Dubai’s business leaders are not panicking — they’re recalibrating From hospitality to consumer spending, agility is becoming the city’s greatest business advantage
Partner Content: Arcadia British School marks first graduating class in landmark moment The Class of 2026 reflects a decade-long journey shaped by resilience, ambition, and a future-focused education
Beyond quotas: Designing the next level of localisation in the UAE The next level of In-Country Value is about embedding localisation into the design of products, supply chains, and industrial ecosystems, so that local value creation becomes a natural outcome rather than a forced constraint