The End of Corporate Janissaries in the Gulf

Spring 2021 / Essays

Gulf family companies and businesses must learn to wean off the Kafala system that has created short-sighted dependency on elite migrant workers, much like the flawed Janissary model of governance.

The Long Road to Economic Transformation in the Gulf

Spring 2021 / Essays

To successfully reinvent their economies, Gulf states must move past the deadweight of legacy policies and their adverse consequences.

The UAE Art Scene: Challenges and Opportunities

Spring 2021 / Essays

Sustainability and longevity of a thriving cultural sector in the Gulf must be treated as a priority, which is why long-term planning is essential in order to ensure the ability of the art field to meet with both current and future challenges.