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August 2026
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  • 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, […]

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  • IN SHORT

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Gulf markets close the week higher as energy names lead the move.
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Inflation cools for a third straight month while core prices hold steady.
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Sovereign capital keeps rotating into clean energy, AI and data infrastructure.
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  • 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 […]

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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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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