Haed al Ghwell, professor at the Dubai School of Government, argues that the financial crisis should force Dubai toward greater transparency in governance and operations, ultimately situating it for greater success in the future. If the government of the cosmopolitan emirate chooses to heighten its secrecy and under-the-table atmosphere as a response to the tough times, then he would presumably predict a sluggish and incomplete recovery; alternatively, seizing this opportunity to implement a better governance system could end up a boon for Dubai.