Dr. Clemens Chay

Researcher in the Geopolitical & Domestic Affairs of the Gulf Arab States

[Documentary feature] The Gulf Falcons: How Asian Foreign Talent In Middle East Is Helping To Build Its Post-Oil Economy

I gave an hour-long interview to CNA, which is now featured in segments across a recently released documentary on 📺 CNA Insider. I spoke at length about (1) the need for GCC states to innovate and diversify their economies, (2) how women play an important role in the workforce but time is needed to internalise cultural changes, and (3) the imperative to make the private sector as attractive as the public one.

Senior producer, Charles Zhang, who was responsible for this programme, focused on Asian migrants eyeing new heights in the Middle East, particularly in the GCC where socio-economic reforms have proved to be a gamechanger. An article with reference to this topic, in which I was quoted, is found here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/gulf-falcons-gcc-post-oil-future-asian-expats-opportunities-4294931

You can watch the full documentary here:

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