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The CEO as a geopolitical analyst

There was a time when CEOs and business leaders mainly focused on competitors, customers and regulators. Those things still matter,

UAE’s OPEC exit impact – and what business leaders can learn from it

Today I want to highlight something bigger than just another oil headline. The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC is not

Trading commodities in times of geopolitical risk

When you trade commodities long enough, geopolitical risk stops feeling like a disruption and becomes part of the background. What

Dubai through the noise: a personal perspective

As geopolitical tension rises across the Middle East in 2026, many expect cities in the region to slow down. But

What the Strait of Hormuz reminds us about the urgency of renewables

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are a reminder of how interconnected – and sometimes fragile – the global energy

Hoping for a diplomatic path to calm in the Strait of Hormuz

All eyes are currently on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains the single most important oil transit route in the

Wishing safety and stability across the Middle East

My thoughts are with all those in the United Arab Emirates, Iran and across the wider region during this difficult

Azerbaijan’s unique ability to talk to everyone – and why this matters for business

From my experience in international business, I learned that one thing matters more than loud statements: who you can talk

Deepfakes as a powerful tool used against businessmen

In this blog, I want to touch on something I don’t often talk about, but that I believe is very

From Venezuela to Iran and Greenland: what businesses should watch now

As 2026 begins, world events are moving quickly. The removal of Venezuela’s leader, unrest in Iran and talk of US