Monocle on Sunday Live from the World Governments Summit: The week’s news from Dubai
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Feb 1, 2026 Rory Reynolds, associate editor-in-chief at The National, discusses regional reporting and the paper’s evolution. Ted Kemp, chief content officer at Khaleej Times, reflects on the paper’s history and digital shift. Inzamam Rashid, regional correspondent based in Dubai, brings on-the-ground perspective from the World Government Summit. They cover summit purpose, Gulf security tensions, media adaptation and the region’s soft power and hospitality.
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Summit As A Global Convening
- The World Government Summit convenes global leaders to discuss topics like AI and support for the Global South.
- Inzamam Rashid says the event mixes heads of state, business owners and soft diplomacy to shape policy and investment.
AI And The Global South Focus
- The summit foregrounds AI governance and how governments can integrate AI into decision-making.
- Inzamam Rashid highlights a major focus on helping the Global South alongside AI discussions.
Khaleej Times' Longstanding Reach
- Ted Kemp recounts Khaleej Times' 1978 founding as the UAE's first English-language title.
- He notes the paper still distributes a printed edition to about 20,000 subscribers alongside digital growth.