Blockchain: stimulating innovation and change
Advances in technology play a key role in changing working conditions and generating creative and entrepreneurial ideas. Dr. Fatima AlSubaie discusses the use of Blockchain as an important opportunity that institutions can use to improve performance and increase productivity….
Saudi Arabia & China – Strategic Cooperation
China and Saudi Arabia recently held talks regarding enhancing cooperation, particularly military. Dr. Ashraf Keshk takes a look at the implication of greater strategic defence cooperation.
Air Warfare Center for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province …..Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia’s national defence capabilities….
Consensus on Combating Terrorism
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on discussions held at the recent 36th Meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers in Tunisia that focused on the challenges of terrorism facing Arab States.
US Trade Deficit – magnet for investment
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses why President Trump’s fight against a trade deficit maybe misguided.
EU-Arab State Cooperation
Cooperation and global challenges were discussed at the first ever EU – League of Arab States Summit, Dt Ashraf Keshk analyses some of the main points….
How the openness of the Gulf economy boosts productivity
Dr. Omar talk about how the openness of the Gulf economy boosts productivity.
Should Arabian Gulf countries impose trade tariffs?
Economists typically criticise import tariffs, because they result in higher prices for consumers.The Arabian Gulf countries have generally subscribed to this view. However, as the Gulf countries look to diversify their economies, is it time to consider imposing temporary tariffs to develop domestic industries?
Challenges to Food Security in Bahrain
Is diversifying imports the answer to low productivity and preserving future water resources for Bahrain?
Saudi entrepreneurs and a 1950 Italian-US agreement model
In order to boost entrepreneurship, Saudi Arabia should consider following a 1950s plan used to improve the Italian economy, which was done in partnership with the US, a recent paper by Michela Giorcelli of the University of California suggested.
