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When the Neighbour Becomes the First Target

When the Neighbour Becomes the First Target

04 March 2026

War has broken out. But what reveals the true trajectory of this conflict is not the moment it began; it is where the first blows were directed.

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When Leaving Becomes a Duty: The Testimony of an Investor Who Loved Lebanon to the Very End

When Leaving Becomes a Duty: The Testimony of an Investor Who Loved Lebanon to the Very End

03 February 2026

I never imagined that I would write this article. Nor did I expect to reach the moment when I would say: a final farewell, Lebanon.

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Lebanon When the Rule of Law Falls: From State to Open Arena

Lebanon When the Rule of Law Falls: From State to Open Arena

23 January 2026

Nothing is more dangerous for a state than a passing economic crisis, except the moment when the absence of the rule of law becomes the norm, when slander replaces...

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No Guarantees in a World of Shifting Interests: A Necessary Arab Wake-Up Call

No Guarantees in a World of Shifting Interests: A Necessary Arab Wake-Up Call

08 January 2026

What unfolded recently in Venezuela is not an isolated incident, nor should it be treated as such. It is a clear signal, one that deserves careful reading, not...

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The Next Four Years: A Precarious Test for Global Resilience

The Next Four Years: A Precarious Test for Global Resilience

14 January 2025

The world stands on the precipice of uncertainty as Donald Trump prepares to step back into the Oval Office on the 20th of January

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Lebanon’s Golden Opportunity: A New Era with General Joseph Aoun

Lebanon’s Golden Opportunity: A New Era with General Joseph Aoun

09 January 2025

The election of General Joseph Aoun as President of the Republic of Lebanon on 9 January marks the dawn of a new era—an era brimming with hope for a nation burdened by...

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A New Era of Hope: President Trump’s Return and the Promise of Stability

A New Era of Hope: President Trump’s Return and the Promise of Stability

11 November 2024

The re-election of President Donald Trump heralds a new era of optimism and possibility for both the United States and the global community.

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People of the Gulf, Beware!

People of the Gulf, Beware!

23 July 2024

The recent escalation of tensions in our region compels me to reiterate a warning I have sounded for years about the threats we face, which jeopardize our security in...

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Where is the World Conscious?

Where is the World Conscious?

20 November 2023

The world was surprised on Saturday 07 November by the statement of the former US President Barack Obama in an interview with the “Pod Save America” programme about the...

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How do we protect the future of our Arab world from the dangers it faces?

How do we protect the future of our Arab world from the dangers it faces?

09 November 2023

The Arab world, with its rich history and diverse cultures, has faced a range of challenges and dangers throughout the ages.

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United we stand... Divided we fall

United we stand... Divided we fall

23 October 2023

In our turbulent world today, international challenges and crises are increasingly escalating in a way that does not bode well. The security and stability of the world...

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Due Diligence is a Must

Due Diligence is a Must

28 September 2023

If you follow the news lately, you feel like you are watching fictional action movies with recurrent disasters and calamities.

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Why Have I Decided to Establish a Center for Research and Studies?

Why Have I Decided to Establish a Center for Research and Studies?

05 September 2023

The official opening of the Al Habtoor Research Centre in Cairo, Egypt, is just days away. This center commenced operations nearly a year ago, meticulously completing...

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The Global Implications of Rising Interest Rates

The Global Implications of Rising Interest Rates

22 August 2023

I've said it before and I'll say it again: this continuing rise in interest rates will have negative implications that transcend beyond the borders of the United States...

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The World Needs its Uncle Sam Back

The World Needs its Uncle Sam Back

10 March 2023

As the Russian-Ukrainian war enters its second year, more than 8 thousand people from both parties have been killed, and no less than 13,000 people were reported to...

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Other Articles

Call for Action: Keynote Speech by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founder & Chairman, Al Habtoor Group at the 24th Annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference in Washington DC
Iran deal goes from risky to farcical
An Open Letter to the People of Lebanon
The Global Implications of Rising Interest Rates
Right on Healthcare Wrong on War
Arabs must tackle Iranian threats head on
Britain needs a competitiveness shake-up
Obama’s historical mistake has dire repercussions
Who or what drives this media feeding frenzy?
Where you can design your own lifestyle
Islamophobic hate speech goes unchecked in the West
Gulf economic unity is long overdue
Japan looses its competitive edge
New wealth management law is a welcome game changer
America's muddled priorities and double standards
The Future Looks Bright
FareWell to our Beloved Ruler
Growth in Numbers of Tourists in UAE Does Not Mean Growth in the Hospitality Sector
Britain’s Emirati visitors deserve better treatment
Open Letter to European Leaders; Stop the War Out of Mercy for Your People

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