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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Driverless Taxis On The Horizon
- Andrew Tuck flags a Telegraph story about Waymo driverless taxis possibly arriving in the UK by September.
- He links this to conversations he'll host with Waymo's co-CEO at the summit.
Mixing Hard News With Lighter Briefs
- Emma Nelson reads global briefs including Iran–US talks, Rome tourist charges and Australia camel problems.
- The segment mixes hard geopolitics with lighter international curiosities for context and levity.
Region Offers Distinct Storytelling Edge
- The Gulf remains attractive for journalists because it offers unique regional access and different editorial perspectives.
- Emma Nelson and Rory Reynolds argue this yields distinct storytelling opportunities and global audiences.