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Khalid Okonkwo

Khalid Okonkwo covers Government News, Security and Strategy.

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Gulf Business

World Governments Summit 2026 closes in Dubai

The February 3-5 summit, billed as its largest edition, ran under 'Shaping Future Governments' with AI and trade tracks, and announced four awards including best minister and most reformed government.

Khalid OkonkwoFebruary 9, 2026

Gulf Business

Dubai's economy grew 5.4 percent in 2025 to AED 937 billion

Figures published January 31, 2026 put Dubai's 2025 GDP above AED 937 billion with fourth-quarter growth of 6.4 percent, and nine-month data showing AED 355 billion in output.

Khalid OkonkwoFebruary 2, 2026

Gulf Business

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opens with energy finance at the centre

ADSW 2026 runs January 11-15 at ADNEC under the theme 'The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go', with Masdar hosting and the Zayed Sustainability Prize awarded during the week.

Khalid OkonkwoJanuary 15, 2026