Peter Hellyer

Peter Hellyer weighs in on the campaign over whether Britain should leave the European Union.

Marking World Migratory Bird day, Peter Hellyer asks how a megadevelopment in Umm Al Quwain reflects on the UAE.

Peter Hellyer takes issues with the video narrative that accompanies the display of the woolly mammoth in Marina Mall

Peter Hellyer on the rhetoric in Israel condemning not just those of other faiths, but also more liberal Jews.

Despite the dire situation of the region, Peter Hellyer sees reasons for optimism

Peter Hellyer reflects on the storm that battered the country last week

Nobody likes to introduce new taxes, but Peter Hellyer says doing so in an orderly and well-planned manner is the best approach.

As politicians elsewhere use voters' anger and disenchantment to get ahead, Peter Hellyer says the UAE is pursuing a more positive approach.

Stunning discoveries such as the one made recently in Sharjah help us get a major insight into the history of this region, writes Peter Hellyer

The UAE is well placed on the process of economic diversification – thanks, according to Peter Hellyer, to the wisdom of the country's original leaders.

There are lessons to be learnt from the New Year's Eve fire in Dubai, writes Peter Hellyer

The latest Star Wars film highlights some of the best parts of Abu Dhabi and could prove to be a boon for tourism, writes Peter Hellyer

Peter Hellyer highlights the strong historical links between the UAE and China, as well as the growing trade ties

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have died and with millions more as refugees, it is time to bring the suffering to an end, writes Peter Hellyer

Peter Hellyer takes stock of the great strides that have been made in the local culture scene