Abu Dhabi 2030: The Vision at Halftime
A rigorous assessment of Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 at its halfway point. What has been achieved, what has lagged, and what the emirate built that the original 146-page blueprint never anticipated.
ADGM vs DIFC: The Battle for Gulf Financial Supremacy
A head-to-head comparison of Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai International Financial Centre — two English common law jurisdictions competing for the same pool of global financial institutions, with different strategies, different ages, and different trajectories.
ADIA: Inside the World's Most Secretive Trillion-Dollar Fund
How the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority became one of the largest pools of capital on earth while revealing almost nothing about how it operates. A deep examination of ADIA's history, investment philosophy, estimated allocations, and role in the emirate's fiscal architecture.
ADNOC Under Sultan Al Jaber: From NOC to Global Energy Major
How Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber transformed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company from a state-owned upstream operator into a global energy conglomerate through IPOs, downstream expansion, international partnerships, and strategic positioning at the centre of the energy transition debate.
AAOIFI
Encyclopedia entry on AAOIFI, the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions, headquartered in Bahrain and setting global standards for Islamic finance.
Abraham Accords
Encyclopedia entry on the Abraham Accords, the 2020 normalisation agreements between Israel and the UAE (including Abu Dhabi) and Bahrain, with implications for trade, investment, and regional diplomacy.
Abraham Accords: Abu Dhabi and Bahrain's Early Move
Analysis of the Abraham Accords — Abu Dhabi and Bahrain as early signatories, economic normalisation with Israel, trade flows, investment partnerships, and the strategic calculus behind the Gulf's opening to Israel.
Abu Dhabi & Bahrain Tax Comparison for Investors
Side-by-side tax comparison of Abu Dhabi and Bahrain — corporate tax, income tax, VAT, capital gains, withholding tax, social security contributions, and tax planning opportunities for cross-border investors.
Abu Dhabi & Bahrain Visa and Residency Guide
Comprehensive comparison of visa and residency options in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain — golden visa, investor visa, work permits, and long-term residency routes for international investors and professionals.