Is the wind still in Hull’s sails?
In the second half of the 20th century, Hull suffered numerous social and economic problems as its once-vibrant fishing industry was decimated. However, it is now reinventing itself as a hub for wind power.
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Is Southampton cruising towards an international future?
Southampton's cruise terminals and docks give the city a logistical advantage in a post-Brexit and Covid environment, but will this translate into attracting much-needed investment?
Belfast looks to play to its Brexit advantage
The UK's departure from the EU left Northern Ireland, and its capital Belfast, in a unique position, given its border with member state Ireland. This offers the city an appealing message to take to investors.
Singapore invests in the future of business travel
The MICE sector has been a major driver for inward investment, but must adapt and evolve to serve shifting needs and demands. Might innovations undertaken in Singapore serve as a best practice case study for the future of business travel post-Covid-19?
In the UK, the pandemic is making it harder to tackle geographic inequality
Government efforts to "level up" England's north and Midlands regions will now be four times more difficult, according to a new report.
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Investing to optimise cities for climate change
Urban Us looks for start-ups that can impact GHG reduction, improve resilience or tackle urban challenges like affordable housing.
Why don’t we treat housing as infrastructure?
High-cost cities tend to deem housing a financial asset rather than a human right. A new report suggests it may be time for a different approach.
Investor Insights: Shorooq Partners on how start-ups can be investment-ready
Mahmoud Adi and Shane Shin are founders of one of the Middle East’s most active seed-stage VC companies.
Meet the American start-ups thriving in Abu Dhabi
"It's a very rich place for the future and an opportunity for American companies to access a vibrant market."
From west to east – the new tech entrepreneur’s journey
Start-ups and business owners are moving east, particularly to the UAE and its tech-savvy capital, Abu Dhabi.
Investor Insights: How to make your start-up investment-ready
Lumia Capital’s Christopher Rogers breaks down what he looks for when investing in a company.
Gothams helps accelerate the future of space engineering
The firm is part of Abu Dhabi’s rapid-growth tech ecosystem.
How ADGM makes doing business in Abu Dhabi easy
A conversation with Juma Al Hameli, senior executive director for strategy and business development at ADGM.
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