‘Innovation takes time—The Gulf’s economic transformation requires patience and persistence’
In an interview with TRENDS, Josh Lerner says Gulf economies pursuing diversification must recognize that transformation takes time, patience, and...
Economy
CAMB.AI unveils a new vision for a ‘truly borderless internet’: Avneesh Prakash
CAMB.AI founder Avneesh Prakash explains how on-device, real-time AI translation—powered by its MARS and BOLI models—is poised to dismantle language...
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Web Summit Qatar 2026: Doha’s Bid to Become the Next Tech Hub
Early signals hint that Web Summit Qatar 2026 will be its biggest edition yet, with participation expected to outpace the...
- Qatar’s rising ambition to become a global tech hub, high digital adoption, and fast-growing startup support ecosystem has made it the summit’s natural destination
- GCO and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have reinforced that ambition with a series of long-term national programs designed to attract entrepreneurs and global firms
Economy
GCC tourism growth skyrockets as diversification drive gains momentum post-Covid
GCC countries collaborate on comprehensive tourism strategy, leading global recovery post-pandemic with remarkable growth rates and ambitious plans for sustainable...
- Four years on, the GCC has not just recovered faster than was expected, but it has also led the global tourism recovery with a 122% surge in arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019
- The region has assiduously worked for it with its two major economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, embarking on economic diversification with tourism one of the thrust areas
Geostrategy
France unrest: Macron’s waning popularity could enable far-right surge
France could very well walk into the embrace of far-right politics, if Macron doesn’t hew his governance closer to what...
- France could very well walk into the embrace of far-right politics, if Macron doesn’t hew his governance closer to what French people had bargained for
- Le Pen's party is already in line to take over from Macron in 2027. if the latter fails his promise in his second term also
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Saudi embrace of China signals shift in Middle East geopolitics
China's approach, characterized by a combination of economic incentives and a focus on development, contrasts with the more assertive and...
- The diminishing US presence in the Middle East has compelled Gulf countries to seek new alliances, and China has positioned itself as a prominent alternative
- China's approach, characterized by a combination of economic incentives and a focus on development, contrasts with the more assertive and unilateral approach of the US
Geostrategy
Does Saudi-Iran deal undercut goals of Pentagon’s chief’s Middle East visit?
Surprise Saudi-Iran detente, midwifed by China, has gone against the drift of Austin’s visit to the Middle East which was...
- Austin visited Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and Israel to shore up US standing and support in view of the growing China-Russia interest and outreach to the Gulf states
- But the surprise Saudi-Iran detente has gone against the drift of his visit largely premised on an abiding antagonism between the two countries
Economy
New Qatar premier inherits strong economy, world cup glory
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani takes charge at a time when Qatar’s economy is booming, posting a surplus of $24...
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani succeeds Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani who was appointed PM in January 2020
- Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's office also announced a cabinet reshuffle that reappointed the finance and energy ministers
Business
Shah Rukh Khan, other Bollywood stars eye Saudi market
Khan’s Umrah, participation in the Red Sea Film Festival, which followed the filming of Dunki in the futuristic city of...
- Recent years have seen SRK, as he is called in India, develop a close relationship with the Gulf
- Large South Asian diaspora and a growing Arab awareness of Indian films opens up a lucrative market
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‘Innovation takes time—The Gulf’s economic transformation requires patience and persistence’
In an interview with TRENDS, Josh Lerner says Gulf economies pursuing diversification must recognize that transformation takes time, patience, and...
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France unrest: Macron’s waning popularity could enable far-right surge
France could very well walk into the embrace of far-right politics, if Macron doesn’t hew his governance closer to what...
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Saudi embrace of China signals shift in Middle East geopolitics
China's approach, characterized by a combination of economic incentives and a focus on development, contrasts with the more assertive and...
Opinion
Does Saudi-Iran deal undercut goals of Pentagon’s chief’s Middle East visit?
Surprise Saudi-Iran detente, midwifed by China, has gone against the drift of Austin’s visit to the Middle East which was...
Geostrategy
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Shah Rukh Khan, other Bollywood stars eye Saudi market
Khan’s Umrah, participation in the Red Sea Film Festival, which followed the filming of Dunki in the futuristic city of...
- Recent years have seen SRK, as he is called in India, develop a close relationship with the Gulf
- Large South Asian diaspora and a growing Arab awareness of Indian films opens up a lucrative market