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One letter, once a week. The markets, the money, and the stories shaping the week ahead. Chosen by our editors.
One letter, once a week. The markets, the money, and the stories shaping the week ahead.
Chosen by our editors.
- LEAD STORY
- Technology
AI spending in the Gulf enters a new phase
Enterprise budgets across the Gulf are moving from pilots to production, with AI now embedded in banking, logistics and government services. Vendors report longer contracts and larger deployments, while demand for talent keeps climbing. The next battleground is data infrastructure, where regional players are investing heavily to keep workloads local. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, […]
- OUR MOVE
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- TOP STORIES
NINE STORIES · CHOSEN BY THE NEWSROOM
- Technology
AI spending in the Gulf enters a new phase
Enterprise budgets across the Gulf are moving from pilots to production, with AI now embedded in banking, logistics and government services. Vendors report longer contracts and larger deployments, while demand for talent keeps climbing. The next battleground is data infrastructure, where regional players are investing heavily to keep workloads local. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, […]
- Trade
New corridor links two Gulf logistics hubs
A newly opened freight corridor now connects two of the busiest logistics hubs in the Gulf, cutting transit times and unlocking fresh capacity for exporters. Operators expect volumes to build quickly through the year, with early bookings already strong across automotive, retail and consumer goods. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do […]
- Aviation
Carriers add capacity ahead of a record season
Regional airlines are adding routes and frequencies ahead of what is expected to be a record travel season. Load factors remain near historic highs, and forward bookings point to sustained demand. The constraint now is aircraft availability, with delivery delays forcing carriers to keep older jets flying longer. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing […]
- Energy
Venture funding finds its footing again
After a slow start to the year, venture activity across the region is picking up, led by fintech and logistics deals. Funds report healthier valuations and more disciplined founders. Exits remain the missing piece, though bankers say a stronger listings pipeline could change that story before year end. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing […]
- Energy
Venture Shift
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- Economy
The Sovereign Play
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- Equity
Private Equity
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- Markets
Debt Markets
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- Technology
AI spending in the Gulf enters a new phase
Enterprise budgets across the Gulf are moving from pilots to production, with AI now embedded in banking, logistics and government services. Vendors report longer contracts and larger deployments, while demand for talent keeps climbing. The next battleground is data infrastructure, where regional players are investing heavily to keep workloads local. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, […]
- Trade
New corridor links two Gulf logistics hubs
A newly opened freight corridor now connects two of the busiest logistics hubs in the Gulf, cutting transit times and unlocking fresh capacity for exporters. Operators expect volumes to build quickly through the year, with early bookings already strong across automotive, retail and consumer goods. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do […]
- Technology
AI spending in the Gulf enters a new phase
Enterprise budgets across the Gulf are moving from pilots to production, with AI now embedded in banking, logistics and government services. Vendors report longer contracts and larger deployments, while demand for talent keeps climbing. The next battleground is data infrastructure, where regional players are investing heavily to keep workloads local. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, […]
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