Why Dubai is the place for global business and ‘Great Arab Minds’ project project is on, our editors comment on the top stories of September 30

DUBAI AS THE PLACE TO BE FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS: Dubai keeps exploring every potential avenue to bring in businesses, new ideas and the spirit of enterprise to its shores. Talking of shores, it’s fitting then that DP World – Dubai’s ports and terminals operator with a global footprint – has launched a project to bring in global enterprises. The aim is starkly simple – attract a new legion of international companies, preferably the bigger ones, to set up operations. By doing so, DP World realises that there are still many out there that could slot in instantly into Dubai’s variegated corporate landscape. Mind you, Dubai already has its fair share of global enterprises having their regional headquarters. But with Dubai, it’s never too many when it comes to business. (By Manoj Nair, Business Editor)

DUBAI LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR EXCEPTIONAL ARAB TALENT: Dubai has always been at the forefront of promoting Arab talent and its latest initiative ‘Great Arab Minds’ speaks volumes of its plans. The ‘Great Arab Minds’ project revealed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) on Thursday, will run over a five-year period to reward Arab talent across six categories, including natural sciences (physics and chemistry), medicine, literature and arts, economics, technology and engineering, and architecture and design. It is Arab world’s largest movement designed to search for exceptional talents among Arab scientists, thinkers and innovators. The move will definitely help inspire present and future generations, and shape a brighter future for Arab generations. (By Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor)

BUTTLER FEELS LESS WILL BE MORE FOR ENGLISH CRICKET: England white-ball captain Jos Buttler feels a reduction in County Championship and T20 matches can raise standards and benefit the national team. The 32-year-old believes being involved in fewer matches can let players prepare and recover better especially in an era where so much cricket is being played across different formats. Test captain Ben Stokes retired from one-day internationals earlier this year citing the busy schedule as a key factor in his decision. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is giving consideration to cutting red-ball games from 14 to 10 in a season however many first-class counties are concerned that a lack of cricket for them to host will negatively impact them from a financial standpoint. The ECB will have to find a way to keep all parties happy but clearly, it won’t be easy. (By Imran Malik, Assistant Sports Editor)

TREVOR TO RETURN TO COMEDY: South African comedian Trevor Noah’s time as the host of ‘The Daily Show’, a job he was exceptional at, is going to be up soon. Noah announced that he’ll be leaving the show after seven years so he can go back to being a stand-up comic. It’s going to be a loss for the late night show as Noah added a unique perspective that was informed by him being a Black man who had faced many hardships. His insights on current events were almost always on-point and delivered with humanity. Fans of his must be excited, however, as this means they’ll get to see Noah in full comedic form soon. (By Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor – Features)