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Raw materials: Asia and the global commodities boom
As the world’s socio-economic make-up undergoes dramatic change, so commodity trading across Asia and the Gulf region increases. Vision looks at the factors that have given rise to this boom and the financial exchanges that are helping service it
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Impact investing: Putting down roots
Slowing economic growth and underperforming equity markets have seen the emergence of impact investing in underdeveloped regions. Vision interviews the management team at Dubai-based Willow Impact Investors about its efforts in providing capital, via the UAE, to social entrepreneurs and their businesses in East and Central African countries
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Unlocking potential: The Africa Effect
As the world economy flounders, one market in particular is bucking trends. Vision charts Africa’s economic renaissance and highlights the countries getting in on the foreign direct investment ground floor
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The debate: Is the yuan on the verge of becoming an international reserve currency?
Chief Economist at Dubai International Financial Centre, Dr Nasser Saidi, and Chief Economist for Emerging Markets at UBS AG, Hong Kong, Jonathan Anderson, debate whether or not the yuan is on the verge of joining the dollar and the euro as one of the world’s main reserve currencies
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The yuan: gaining currency
As China takes tentative steps towards lifting restrictions on the yuan, including engaging in a series of currency swaps with key trading partners, Vision.ae charts the renminbi’s increasing globalisation
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World trade: Redrawing the map
The world’s economic landscape is undergoing dramatic changes as trading growth proliferates among so-called ‘South-South’ markets. In this introduction to our Special Report, Vision.ae considers the key causes and players in this exciting new geo-economic dynamic
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Windows of Opportunity: Vision speaks to UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna
Ahead of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai, Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and AIM host, spoke exclusively to Vision.ae about the quietly shifting trade patterns that will be a key talking point at this year’s event
Rudy Giuliani: Energy is a push-button issue’
Rudy Giuliani, the straight-talking former Mayor of New York, talks exclusively to Vision.ae about the upcoming US Presidential elections, energy issues, changing trade flows and the importance of decisive leadership
Phoenix rising: The new face of Lebanese design
A dynamic new generation of Lebanese designers is contributing to a creative boom in this once conflict-torn nation, with the evidence on display at a new design fair in Dubai
Urban buzz: Beekeeping in the city
From central London to downtown Tokyo, the word on the street is that inner-city beekeeping is soothing souls and fostering sustainability. Vision.ae explores a growing phenomenon
Unlocking potential: The Africa Effect
As the world economy flounders, one market in particular is bucking trends. Vision charts Africa’s economic renaissance and highlights the countries getting in on the foreign direct investment ground floor
Impact investing: Putting down roots
Slowing economic growth and underperforming equity markets have seen the emergence of impact investing in underdeveloped regions. Vision interviews the management team at Dubai-based Willow Impact Investors about its efforts in providing capital, via the UAE, to social entrepreneurs and their businesses in East and Central African countries
Windows of Opportunity: Vision speaks to UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna
Ahead of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai, Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and AIM host, spoke exclusively to Vision.ae about the quietly shifting trade patterns that will be a key talking point at this year’s event
My Dubai
Frankie Dettori
Ahead of the world’s richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, Godolphin jockey Frankie Dettori shared his thoughts with Vision on racing, golf and flying dismounts…
The Vibe
Lateefa bint Maktoum
Emirati artist Lateefa bint Maktoum has helped the UAE’s art scene blossom, founding Tashkeel, a ‘hub for the creative’, in Dubai in 2008, while her own work has been shown worldwide. Here, she talks about her inspirations and her hopes for the future of art in the UAE
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Through the keyhole: Al Ain’s hidden gems
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Dated dwelling: palm leaf architecture
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Virtual reality: Google Art Project
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Wild Arabia: conservation of the species
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Joining forces: Christie’s fights world hunger
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A breed apart: the history of the Arabian horse
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Phoenix rising: The new face of Lebanese design
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UAE architecture: informed by the zeitgeist
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Sporting excellence: taking it to extremes
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Go Gadget: the power of invention
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Leading light: Olympic Torch Relay
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Checkmate: battles of the chess world
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The big shift: oceans and sustainability
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City living: combating loneliness
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Taste of Kentucky: regional horseracing fare
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Urban dwelling: evolution of a city
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Pure maths: algebra and Islam
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Curable blindness: the gift of sight
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Need for speed: Formula One round-up
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Brain power: Human Connectome Project
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Party people: DJ Max Chipchase
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Seven summits: climbing to the top of the world
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Urban buzz: Beekeeping in the city
