Ahmed bin Sulayem's Blog

Beyond consensus: How valuation, certification, and digitalisation are securing the KP’s future

In the face of a culture that provides criticism without solutions, the Kimberley Process continues to evolve through transparent valuation…

Jan 22 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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December 2025

Closing Remarks by KP Chair - Kimberley Process Plenary 2025

Your Excellencies, distinguished delegates,

Dec 9, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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Indispensable integrity: Why the Kimberley Process remains a global model for ethical trade

KP’s state-backed structure provides an indispensable framework that must be strengthened and emulated, as the world struggles to secure ethical supply…

Dec 3, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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November 2025

DMCC: The Financial Centre We Already Built

Why the DMCC Financial Centre is the necessary formalisation of a powerhouse where physical trade, regulated derivatives, and digital capital have…

Nov 15, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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From Avoidance to Accountability: A New Paradigm for Mineral Governance in the Great Lakes Region

Executive Summary

Nov 1, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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October 2025

كسر الجمود في قيادة عملية كيمبرلي: دعوة للدول للتحرّك العاجل

نُشِرَ على قناة CNBC أفريقيا: يوم الاثنين، 6 أكتوبر 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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Why Nations Must Break the Deadlock Over Kimberley Process Leadership

PUBLISHED on CNBC Africa: Mon, 06 Oct 2025

Oct 7, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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September 2025

Lobbied for cash, clickbait or cognitive dissonance?

Having referred to Dubai as a city with “very little soul” and “one of the most awful places on the planet”, why is the podcaster making it a stop on…

Sep 15, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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August 2025

The Shifting Sands of Automotive Power: Why China's EV Ascent, Led by BYD, Signals a New Era

The automotive world is shifting. China's BYD, once overlooked, is now outmaneuvering Tesla, signaling a new era of dominance in the electric vehicle…

Aug 11, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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July 2025

الذكاء الاصطناعي: التهديد الأكبر لقطاع الاستشارات

إعلان مجلس الوزراء الإماراتي حول الذكاء الاصطناعي يشير إلى تحول عالمي

Jul 18, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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The Future is Now: Why AI Isn't Just Enhancing, It's Replacing Traditional Consulting

UAE’s AI Cabinet Announcement Signals a Global Shift

Jul 18, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem

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Enduring Brilliance: Challenging misconceptions about the value of natural diamonds

Casual dismissal of natural diamonds reveals an ignorance of their enduring cultural significance, inherent desirability, and the vital economic…

Jul 7, 2025 • Ahmed bin Sulayem