Dubai is future ready, e& hails a ride on Careem, and more, Gulf News Editors comment on the top stories on April 10

DUBAI’S PROACTIVE STANCE KEEPS IT FUTURE-READY. The world is changing at an astonishing pace, and Dubai is keeping abreast with developments through a series of programmes – the latest of which is the Dubai Future Fellowship. The best minds in emerging economic trends will now advise the emirate’s top brass in business practices and other policy sectors. This longstanding cooperation between the public and private sector in the emirate is a main contributor to its success story. It’s a win-win for both officials and talents, and ultimately serves all those who call Dubai home. (By Faisal Masudi, Assistant Editor)

E& HAILS A RIDE ON CAREEM – AND IT’S A WIN FOR UAE’S TECH SPACE: UAE’s e& (formerly Etisalat) sure is keeping the deal flow in the UAE tech space running at capacity. Having been part of the shareholder group that launched a digital bank – Wio – and then taking majority in Starzplay Arabia through an alliance with ADQ, e& in its latest deal has struck out on its own. This time, becoming the biggest shareholder in Careem Super App, a new entity spun out of the original ride-hailing version. e&, with its strengths in telecom, wants to be a full-fledged tech entity, with solid verticals across the board. As for Uber, it will still retain the whole of the ride-hailing Careem business, but gets an opportunity to monetise other aspects of the business. A win-win from any perspective. (By Manoj Nair, Business Editor)

ARSENAL DRAW TO OPEN DOOR FOR MAN CITY IN TITLE RACE: Arsenal have ceded significant control in the Premier League title race following a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool last night. The league leaders were sailing to victory having taken a 2-0 lead but they allowed Liverpool back in to the match due to some sloppy defending. In fact the Reds could have stolen the win had Mohamed Salah not missed a penalty in between his first and Roberto Firminio’s late header. This result means second-placed Manchester City are now just six points adrift with a game in hand and with the two teams set to face off this month. It could well be a title decider. It is now as simple as this: if City win all of their remaining nine matches then they will win the title. But, nothing is simple in football. There are going to be many twists and turns before the end of the season. (By Imran Malik, Assistant Sports Editor)