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Mohammed Alardhi

Mohammed Alardhi

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Mohammed Alardhi is executive chairman of Investcorp, responsible for leading the firm's activities globally. With a distinguished military background and a master's degree from Harvard University, he also chairs the Muscat Stock Exchange and Sohar International Bank, and serves on various boards, including the Brookings Institution and the World Economic Forum
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Ships in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khasab, Musandam Governorate, in Oman, on June 24. EPA
The Global trade reset bodes well for the GCC's maritime assets

Logistics hubs in the region will soon become prime destinations for smart global capital

CommentJuly 16, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
Food delivery services, home-based food businesses and ghost kitchens have redefined how food is prepared, served and consumed in the region. PA
CommentWhat are we ordering? The change in how we eat in the Middle East

The evolution of the foodservice industry across the GCC is a case study in fast adaptation and growth

CommentJune 13, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
A view of the Dubai International Financial Centre. Many global private equity firms have cemented their presence in the Gulf, in financial hubs such as the DIFC, alongside an increasing number of local private equity firms. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Economic progress in the Gulf is partly down to private equity

Private equity has brought funding and fresh perspectives to various sectors in the region

CommentMay 14, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
The trend towards a growing percentage of senior citizens is a testament to the development of effective health care and improved living conditions. Sammy Dallal for The National
How Gulf countries can increase support for their elderly

A growth in the overall lifespan calls for a strategic approach for even greater inclusion

CommentApril 16, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
Governments across the GCC are committed to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem through initiatives such as regulatory reforms, funding programmes and incubation centres. Antonie Robertson / The National
How to keep the region's startup ecosystem thriving

To catalyse growth, GCC nations can learn from other countries that have created and maintained effective ecosystems that facilitate startups

CommentMarch 10, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
The Microsoft AI Tour at Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai this week. The region can do with nurturing relationships with global leaders in the field of artificial intelligence. Antonie Robertson / The National
CommentHow the Gulf can ensure the ethical use of AI

Committees of experts must be appointed to follow the industry and reduce possibilities of harm

CommentFebruary 07, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi
Green irrigated terraces in Bilad Sayt, Oman, in the Al Hajar Mountains. Corbis via Getty Images
CommentOman's efforts in agribusiness offer a case study for other nations

Climate change can have detrimental effects on agriculture. The sultanate shows it is not too late to invest in this sector

CommentDecember 10, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
The objective is to maintain the essence and welcoming energy Muscat is known for while making it more inclusive for citizens, residents and visitors
CommentFor Muscat, development and heritage go hand in hand

Growth plans to support Oman's capital aim to strike a balance between the best of the past and the present

CommentNovember 18, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
Last November's Al Batinah International Film Festival in Oman. Photo: Oman news agency
Oman’s Film City will enrich the Middle East's creative landscape

Plans for a new filmmaking hub near Muscat come at a pivotal time for media production in the region

CommentAugust 07, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
Tourists at the Heritage Village area in Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A unified GCC visa is bound to boost tourism in the Gulf

By enabling ease of travel between Gulf nations, the Gulf Grand Tours Visa will increase cross-country collaboration.

CommentJune 20, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
An Emirati woman creates handicrafts using traditional methods. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The arts are crucial to the progress of the GCC

Arts and humanities encourage creative expression, empower people to express themselves and provide great value to the economy

CommentMay 02, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
Port Sultan Qaboos is to be developed into a world-class, waterfront mix use destination through a joint venture. Damac
Investment in SMEs is crucial for Oman’s economic growth

The $5.2 billion Future Oman Fund is expected to play a vital role in Muscat's diversification efforts

CommentMarch 12, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
Omani students attend a lecture at the Oman Tourism College. Sebastian Castelier for The National
How to make the best of global partnerships

Oman is well-placed to facilitate allyship between GCC, Asean members and emerging economies

CommentFebruary 15, 2024
Mohammed Alardhi
Traffic in New Delhi. In January, India's government approved $2.3 billion in funding to grow various segments of the country's green hydrogen sector. India hopes this investment will abate 50 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. AP
The Gulf is on the brink of another energy revolution

Abundant solar power in the GCC makes the region a key player in the future of green hydrogen

CommentNovember 28, 2023
Mohammed Alardhi
Mohammed Mandi teaches traditional calligraphy to students at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The Gulf region could benefit from more technology in the classroom

Education institutions all across the GCC region could benefit from incorporating more virtual and augmented reality learning components

CommentOctober 24, 2023
Mohammed Alardhi
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