The Moment AI Crossed From Technology to State Power Artificial intelligence is undergoing a structural reclassification in global policy thinking. What was once positioned as a corporate productivity tool or
From Resource Economies to Intelligence Economies The Gulf and the broader MENA region are entering a decisive and irreversible phase in their economic evolution one in which artificial intelligence is
Saudi Arabia’s industrial strategy is entering a decisive new phase one defined not merely by scale, capital expenditure, or industrial output, but by intelligence, automation, and technological sovereignty. For decades,
The announcement of a US$20 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure joint venture between Qai Qatar Investment Authority’s specialized AI arm and Brookfield, one of the world’s most influential global alternative asset
The Middle East and North Africa region is undergoing one of the most profound digital transformations in its history one that is not only reshaping industries internally but also repositioning
Microsoft’s announcement of a US $15.2 billion multi-year investment in the United Arab Emirates represents far more than a major financial commitment from a global technology leader. It signals a
The announcement of erad securing a US$125 million credit facility led by Jefferies signifies far more than a capital injection into a rising fintech star. It reflects the culmination of
The Gulf aviation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation one that extends far beyond passenger volumes, airport infrastructure, or fleet expansions. Today, the region is aggressively establishing itself as a
GCC’s Expanding Trade Vision Gains Momentum The GCC’s accelerated push toward Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) is reshaping the region’s position in the global economy in ways not seen since
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reporting $1.66 billion in profit for January–September 2025 marks not only a major financial milestone but a broader strategic turning point for the company
When Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, formally launched operations in Saudi Arabia, it marked more than just another global expansion milestone. It represented
The Rise of Visionary Leadership in the Gulf The Gulf region has entered a new epoch of transformation, one that transcends mere economic diversification and signals the emergence of a
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