http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-06-05T11:35:49+00:00 David Nicholson http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/dual_purpose_public_private_partnerships http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/dual_purpose_public_private_partnerships Since emerging as a new funding model in the 1980s, public-private partnerships have proved successful for strengthening infrastructure in cities everywhere. Vision examines the positive social impact and the real value that PPPs can have on economies around the world 2013-06-05T11:35:49+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-06-05T11:12:05+00:00 Danielle Green http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/interview_he_mohamed_alabbar http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/interview_he_mohamed_alabbar As Chairman of the Dubai Events Council, His Excellency Mohamed Alabbar is in the business of bringing the world to Dubai’s door. He talks to Vision about the emirate’s unique capacity for facilitating cross-cultural exchange 2013-06-05T11:12:05+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-06-05T10:49:56+00:00 Richard Saul Wurman http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/todays_partnerships..._tomorrows_breakthroughs http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/todays_partnerships..._tomorrows_breakthroughs In this introduction to our Special Report, Richard Saul Wurman considers the true nature of innovation and argues that, from the time of Ancient Greece to today’s digital age, our most significant breakthroughs are frequently rooted in a “partnership of ideas” – a simple but ultimately powerful exchange between individuals 2013-06-05T10:49:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-11T10:54:32+00:00 Mark Kaigwa http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/african_innovation_accelerating_into_the_future http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/african_innovation_accelerating_into_the_future With technology cities and tech-startups blossoming across the continent, Africa’s young creative entrepreneurs are harnessing new digital platforms to establish a flurry of ‘silicone savannahs’ 2013-04-11T10:54:32+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-02T09:58:43+00:00 Mark Keith Muhumuza http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_basis_for_the_boom_african_infrastructure http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_basis_for_the_boom_african_infrastructure As foreign investment increases and African nations collaborate to integrate their economies, the infrastructure is being transformed. Vision looks at how Africa is building its future 2013-04-02T09:58:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-28T11:29:22+00:00 Ndaba Mandela http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_future_is_our_story_to_tell http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_future_is_our_story_to_tell In his introduction to our Special Report, Ndaba Mandela, founder of The Africa Rising Foundation, which was set up to engage young Africans in the continent’s fresh narrative, talks about the surge of optimism and creativity that is carrying Africa into the 21st century 2013-03-28T11:29:22+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-21T14:31:27+00:00 Andrew Mulenga http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/african_art_colours_of_a_continent http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/african_art_colours_of_a_continent This year, the UAE’s premier art fair is tapping into the global recognition of the vibrancy of modern African art by exhibiting a selection of its most interesting practitioners. Vision caught up with Bisi Silva, the Curator in charge of the section, ahead of Art Dubai   2013-03-21T14:31:27+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-21T12:39:13+00:00 Jeremy Clarke & Clar Ni Chonghaile http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/education_re_writing_the_rule_book http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/education_re_writing_the_rule_book At less than two years old, South Sudan offers a unique educational example. Vision looks at the progressive, robust programmes emerging from Africa’s youngest nation alongside the success of neighbouring Kenya’s more established learning systems 2013-03-21T12:39:13+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-21T12:18:24+00:00 Mike Pflanz http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/development_downloaded_mobile_tech http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/development_downloaded_mobile_tech Mobile phone apps have evolved to make all of our lives easier, but in Africa they are fuelling a consumer and business boom by enabling a whole continent to access vital financial, health and educational services  2013-03-21T12:18:24+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-01-06T13:18:33+00:00 Matthew Weiner http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/future_of_transport_journey_of_a_lifetime http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/future_of_transport_journey_of_a_lifetime What is the future of travel? From driverless cars to ‘lilypad cities’, Vision considers how we will get from A to B and beyond in the decades to come 2013-01-06T13:18:33+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-30T09:29:59+00:00 Annie Kelly http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/cosmopolitan_society_going_places http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/cosmopolitan_society_going_places Advances in technology and transport have turned the planet into a vast open office. With business and work transformed by global mobility and the internet, Vision investigates how a new generation of entrepreneurs and talent is dissolving borders 2012-12-30T09:29:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T14:21:17+00:00 Rob Flemming http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/global_trade_the_courses_of_history http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/global_trade_the_courses_of_history The free movement of goods and people has been the basis of world trade since the beginning of civilisation, creating thriving global hubs from Kashgar to Dubai. Vision traces how human progress has been facilitated by the multifarious routes forged by international commerce  2012-11-28T14:21:17+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T12:08:15+00:00 Dr Irving Wladawsky-Berger http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/smart_cities_the_key_to_gridlock http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/smart_cities_the_key_to_gridlock Advances in technology and transportation science are providing the world’s cities with 21st-century infrastructures that allow for the free flow of people in urban spaces. Vision looks at how our cities are becoming smarter and more networked as a result 2012-11-28T12:08:15+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T11:27:29+00:00 Professor Joe Nandhakumar & Dr Larry D Rosen http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_rise_of_digital_connectivity_empowering_or_debilitating http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_rise_of_digital_connectivity_empowering_or_debilitating Is digital technology empowering workers and organisations through limitless 24/7 connectivity, or is it debilitating our mental health and overloading us with distractions?  2012-11-28T11:27:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T11:04:33+00:00 Professor Ian Goldin http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/mobile_world_a_meeting_of_minds http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/mobile_world_a_meeting_of_minds Our increasingly mobile and interconnected world is empowering mankind by bringing people together to solve common problems, share ideas and progress economic development 2012-11-28T11:04:33+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-23T14:51:25+00:00 David Nicholson http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/inet_a_wealth_of_ideas http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/inet_a_wealth_of_ideas The Institute for New Economic Thinking was set up to examine alternatives to the existing financial system in the wake of the credit crunch. Vision looks at how it has the smartest young economists working to come up with new solutions to the global monetary crisis 2012-10-23T14:51:25+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-16T10:57:07+00:00 Tim Mohin http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/values_for_money_the_rise_of_csr http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/values_for_money_the_rise_of_csr In the past, the notion of corporate social responsibility was seen as irrelevant to the imperatives of big business. Today, it is vital to the operations of any forward-thinking company, as Vision finds out 2012-10-16T10:57:07+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T14:11:38+00:00 Tamsin Carlisle http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/investment_model_finding_the_balance http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/investment_model_finding_the_balance Impact investment, where investors aim to achieve positive social or environmental gains, is emerging as a distinct asset class. As global businesses look to be of service as well as being financially successful, Vision examines how it is appealing to a new generation of entrepreneurs 2012-10-09T14:11:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T13:28:56+00:00 John Vidal http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/maritime_economy_the_brave_blue_world http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/maritime_economy_the_brave_blue_world With sustainable development now at the heart of global economics, Vision examines how the smart money is looking to the world’s seas as sources of hi-tech profit and growth  2012-10-09T13:28:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T13:06:14+00:00 Robert A Johnson http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/new_strategy_visions_of_an_economic_future http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/new_strategy_visions_of_an_economic_future Following the credit crunch and the ensuing global economic crisis, some economists are still promoting outdated and inadequate financial methods – ‘bad maps’ – for the world. New strategies, argues our writer, must be people-centric, inclusive and anchored by a strong sense of creativity, courage and imagination  2012-10-09T13:06:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-06-20T09:25:43+00:00 Katherine Spenley http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/wonder_walls_the_rise_of_vertical_gardens http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/wonder_walls_the_rise_of_vertical_gardens With environmental concerns and global food shortages on the rise, greening urban spaces has become increasingly important. Vision takes a journey to the world’s most renowned vertical gardens and finds the benefits of this architectural trend extend way beyond their visual delight 2012-06-20T09:25:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-06-12T10:36:36+00:00 Leon Krier & Sir Terry Farrell http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_merits_of_postmodern_architecture http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_merits_of_postmodern_architecture Is postmodern architecture fostering and sustaining our societies or simply diminishing our history and draining our resources?  The architect, urban planner and architectural critic, Leon Krier, and the British postmodern architect, Sir Terry Farrell, debate the merits of postmodern architecture, discussing whether it should be renounced in favour of a return to traditional classicism 2012-06-12T10:36:36+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-31T10:52:14+00:00 Alyn Griffiths http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/urban_sustainability_a_study_in_green http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/urban_sustainability_a_study_in_green Countries all over the world are committing to transforming their cities into models of intelligent sustainability. Vision looks at how global urban development is taking a quantum leap into a more ecologically conscious future 2012-05-31T10:52:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-30T16:50:14+00:00 Christopher Hawthorne http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/this_is_not_just_about_architecture._its_about_life http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/this_is_not_just_about_architecture._its_about_life A relative unknown outside of China, Wang Shu was thrust into the limelight earlier this year when he scooped architecture’s biggest prize. In the week the news went public, he spoke to Vision about the importance of heritage in his work and the power of the common touch 2012-05-30T16:50:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-30T16:36:14+00:00 Trish Lorenz http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/kind_design_shelter_from_the_storms http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/kind_design_shelter_from_the_storms Architecture is not all about constructing iconic landmarks: it also has a vital role to play in post-disaster reconstruction 2012-05-30T16:36:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-30T16:29:14+00:00 Jonathan Glancey http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/building_design_the_power_of_bricks_and_mortar http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/building_design_the_power_of_bricks_and_mortar Through stone, timber, concrete and steel, architecture has told the story of mankind throughout the centuries. Introducing a special report on building design, Vision looks at the history and future of global architecture  2012-05-30T16:29:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-04-12T17:09:29+00:00 Tamsin Carlisle http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/raw_materials_asia_and_the_global_commodities_boom http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/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 2012-04-12T17:09:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-04-12T17:06:17+00:00 Tamsin Carlisle http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/impact_investing_putting_down_roots http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/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 2012-04-12T17:06:17+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-04-12T17:02:29+00:00 Tom Maliti http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/unlocking_potential_the_africa_effect http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/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 2012-04-12T17:02:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-23T14:08:03+00:00 Dr Nasser Saidi & Jonathan Anderson http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_yuan http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_debate_yuan 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 2012-03-23T14:08:03+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-22T14:09:25+00:00 Matt Miller http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_yuan_gaining_currency http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/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 2012-03-22T14:09:25+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-20T14:09:54+00:00 Afshin Molavi http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/world_trade_redrawing_the_map http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/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 2012-03-20T14:09:54+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-19T14:07:56+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/windows_of_opportunity_vision_speaks_to_uae_minister_of_foreign_trade_he_sh http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/windows_of_opportunity_vision_speaks_to_uae_minister_of_foreign_trade_he_sh 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 2012-03-19T14:07:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T14:20:19+00:00 Jim Krane http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_shared_endeavour http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_shared_endeavour As the UAE celebrates its 40th anniversary, Vision.ae considers the ways in which Dubai’s achievements have been based on trade and business ties that stretch far beyond the lands that now form the UAE in much the same way as some of history’s most notable metropolises 2012-01-26T14:20:19+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T14:15:43+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/forty_of_the_best http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/forty_of_the_best Dubai has squeezed a lot into the last four decades. Vision.ae considers – in no particular order – 40 of the emirate’s most outstanding achievements 2012-01-26T14:15:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T10:00:52+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_very_modern_prince http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/a_very_modern_prince Young, internationally educated, and an accomplished sportsman and writer, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, is a very modern ruler in waiting. Vision talks to him about his father’s influence, Dubai’s place on the world stage and the challenges of leadership 2012-01-26T10:00:52+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T09:55:42+00:00 Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/one_nation_one_vision http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/one_nation_one_vision In this introduction to our special report on the United Arab Emirates’ 40th anniversary, UAE Minister of State HE Reem Al Hashimy reflects on the milestones that have made the United Arab Emirates the nation that it is, and considers the country’s future potential in light of its dynamic young population 2012-01-26T09:55:42+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T09:50:28+00:00 Andrew White http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/class_of_2011 http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/class_of_2011 With the average age of the UAE total population just 27, the country’s younger members have a unique role to play in its development. Starting off with one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, Vision speaks to a cross-section of some of the Emirates’ most successful young inhabitants about what it means to be young, gifted and Emirati – both at home and on the world stage 2012-01-26T09:50:28+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T10:02:51+00:00 Andrew White http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/capital_ideas http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/capital_ideas Not only is Abraaj Capital the only private equity group in the global top 50 that is based outside Europe and North America, it is also a strong believer in putting back into the community. Vision speaks to founder and CEO Arif Naqvi about how the company is helping entrepreneurs prosper and connect across the region 2011-09-24T10:02:51+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T09:56:45+00:00 Fawzi Rahal http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/socially_gifted http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/socially_gifted The digital media revolution has captured the imagination of Dubai’s youth. And their preference for social media and mobile technology is a perfect opportunity for international and regional brands to engage and connect with them 2011-09-24T09:56:45+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T09:44:26+00:00 Matt Miller http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/between_the_desert_and_the_dragon http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/between_the_desert_and_the_dragon China is one of Dubai’s most important business partners, with bilateral trade between the two set to grow four-fold to US$100bn by 2015. Vision explores the trajectory of this increasingly special relationship 2011-09-24T09:44:26+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T09:19:11+00:00 Andrew Forbes http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/time_traveller http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/time_traveller Long before the notion of an aerotropolis was even dreamed of, Dubai’s strategic location made it an important stopover on world trade routes. Vision explores its fascinating history that stretches back millennia, yet is still relevant today 2011-09-24T09:19:11+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T09:15:56+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/runway_success http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/runway_success Emirates Airline is at the heart of Dubai’s increasing connectivity with the world. Vision talks to Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, about joining the global dots 2011-09-24T09:15:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T08:52:03+00:00 Dr Nasser Saidi http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/joining_the_dots http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/joining_the_dots In this introduction to our special report on connectivity, Vision examines how Dubai has made the most of its geographical position to become a leading centre for logistics and trade – and what it will need to do in future to ensure it remains competitive and relevant in our rapidly changing world 2011-09-24T08:52:03+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T16:05:27+00:00 Andrew White http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_art_of_investment http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_art_of_investment Why Dubai’s burgeoning arts and culture scene is attracting some serious international backing 2011-08-23T16:05:27+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T16:04:59+00:00 Arsalan Mohammed http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/making_a_scene http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/making_a_scene From the visual arts to movies, music, literature and theatre – in this introduction to our art and culture special report, Vision explores the breadth of Dubai’s creative achievements and ambitions 2011-08-23T16:04:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T16:04:37+00:00 Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/going_global http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/going_global What was once an ‘underground’ scene is now commanding international attention as the world opens its eyes to Dubai’s thriving creative community 2011-08-23T16:04:37+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T16:03:35+00:00 Marisa Mazria-Katz http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/creative_force http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/creative_force From furniture-makers to writers, a wave of international artists has fallen under Dubai’s spell. Vision speaks to several such individuals who have been moved by the emirate’s unique energy to create significant bodies of work 2011-08-23T16:03:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T16:01:12+00:00 Stephanie Sykes http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/cultural_desert http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/cultural_desert Dramatic changes over the past 10 years have taken the Gulf from a region with little arts heritage to one with some of the most exciting developments in the world. From Abu Dhabi’s big-name museums to the vibrancy of Dubai’s contemporary gallery scene, a successful mix of financial stability and strategic entrepreneurialism has created an exciting new art trail for the Middle East 2011-08-23T16:01:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:49:59+00:00 Andrew White http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/trading_places http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/trading_places As the balance of global commercial power tilts from West to East, and from the developed to the developing world, Vision explores how Dubai is at the very crux of this new economic dynamic 2011-08-23T15:49:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:48:47+00:00 Laura Collacott http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/port_of_call http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/port_of_call Serving as a vital commercial gateway between the planet’s most important trading zones, Jebel Ali port has helped cement Dubai’s credentials as a world-leading trade and re-export hub 2011-08-23T15:48:47+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:48:43+00:00 K Raveendran http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/sands_of_time http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/sands_of_time As Dubai continues to boost its position as an international trading hub, it is worth remembering that the emirate has a centuries-long legacy of farsighted rulers who ensured that it always remained a step ahead of rivals in terms of attracting international trade and commerce to the region 2011-08-23T15:48:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:46:10+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/delivering_the_vision_dubai_international_airport http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/delivering_the_vision_dubai_international_airport Dubai International has recently edged past Frankfurt to become the world’s fourth-busiest international airport, and is a key pillar of the global city that is Dubai. Now in its 50th year, annual passenger numbers are set to power past the 50 million mark. Vision talks to Dubai Airports’ CEO, Paul Griffiths, about the challenges created by exponential demand 2011-08-23T15:46:10+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:43:20+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_main_event http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/the_main_event Dubai is now one of the world’s favourite destinations for international conferences and exhibitions and has recently won global bids for eight prestigious events. Dubai World Trade Centre CEO Helal Saeed Almarri tells Vision why Dubai is so attractive to the planet’s most influential business leaders 2011-08-23T15:43:20+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:06:41+00:00 Leonard Stall & Ward Pincus http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/free_spirit http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/free_spirit Dubai’s pioneering free zone concept, which enables international businesses to flourish unencumbered by red tape, has been pivotal in positioning the emirate as the Gulf’s trading hotspot 2011-08-23T15:06:41+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:04:29+00:00 Ed Ryan http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/blue_sky_thinking http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/blue_sky_thinking With its new mega-airport now operational, Dubai is primed to pursue its ambition of becoming a world-beating international trade hub 2011-08-23T15:04:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:02:18+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/scaling_new_heights http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/scaling_new_heights Gerald Lawless, boss of luxury hotel group Jumeirah, tells Vision about how tourism is spearheading Dubai’s economic renaissance 2011-08-23T15:02:18+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T15:01:04+00:00 Charlotte Butterfield http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/top_of_the_class http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/top_of_the_class A dynamic new cultural approach to learning Arabic is inspiring a record number of Dubai’s expats – and, crucially, giving them a head start in business. (Additional reporting by Will Coldwell) 2011-08-23T15:01:04+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T14:56:50+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/divine_intervention http://vision.ae/en/special_report/articles/divine_intervention A chance glimpse at a recruitment ad for Emirates Airline saw ambitious Scot, Kelly Lundberg, jump on the next flight to Dubai. Now the owner of a successful personal shopping business, she is just one of many entrepreneurs to have flourished in the emirate’s can-do environment. Vision hears her story 2011-08-23T14:56:50+00:00