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The US media’s obsession with Donald Trump

The once reputed American media networks, whose newsgathering, unbiased reporting and war coverage was formerly beyond reproach, have evolved into a platform for people who despise the current...

Hungary, Europe’s rising star

While I do not minimise the hardships endured by many millions all over the planet or the economic devastation wrought by a virus that respects no borders, I am optimistic that once the plague is...

Open letter to President Donald Trump

In this age of Covid-19 there is no nation that is not cruelly affected by the most virulent virus in over a century that is ruining lives and destroying economies.

Covid-19 requires truth not conspiracy theories

It has been a shock to discover that more than half the world’s population has been placed under house arrest.

IMF and World Bank, wolves in sheep’s clothing

For years the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been pressing Gulf States to apply Value Added Tax (VAT) on consumer goods and services, ostensibly to strengthen fiscal budgets. It appears that...

‘Peace to Prosperity’ workshop deserves a chance

The Palestinian Authority and all Palestinian factions have rejected any participation in the upcoming US-Bahraini sponsored economic peace conference to be held in Manama on 25 and 26 June to be...

Trump’s Twitter feed is a magnet for bigots

Just as I was beginning to admire Donald Trump, the President of the United States for building one of the healthiest US economies in living history and for his uncompromising stance against the...

Spellbound by the Big Apple

I occasionally come across people who say they do not like America. For me, such a blanket statement is on par with disliking the world.

Is our region preparing for climate change?

I am not a climatologist. I have never studied changes in weather patterns, but you do not need to be an expert to realize that in recent years there has been a monumental increase in extreme...

Why I admire the President of the United States of America

Despite Donald Trump’s presidency having been weighted down by controversy, it is undeniable that he has delivered on most of his promises to the American people.

Al Habtoor anticipates a bright economic future while analysts are...

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor: “World economies are stronger than previous years and will continue to grow from 2019 onwards.” Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, one of the...

Tribute to Saudi Arabia’s great reformer

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is truly blessed to be led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, an exceptionally wise and generous monarch.

Trump should be judged on results, not style

I recently returned home from the United States where I was invited to address leaders attending the 27th Annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference in Washington DC.

Khalaf Al Habtoor Addresses Global Leaders at the 27th Annual Arab-US...

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group addressed hundreds of global leaders at the 27th annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference held at Ronald Reagan Building and...

Who or what drives this media feeding frenzy?

The disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is still under investigation but the international media acted as prosecutor, judge and jury from day one pointing fingers at the...

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