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TOURISE facilitates $113 billion in tourism investments at Riyadh summit Saudi Arabia launches Beyond Tourism initiative with WEF to transform global travel Saudi Arabia’s ASFAR launches new tourism developments in Al Baha and Yanbu Chad secures $20.5 billion for five-year 'Connection 2030' plan at UAE Investment Forum How Istanbul’s Arnavutköy became an experiment in reality $10 billion fund set to double UAE’s foreign investment by 2031 Cristiano Ronaldo hails Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions at TOURISE 2025 Forum Saudi Arabia and US sign strategic defense agreement at the White House ENOC and MENA Biofuels partner to advance UAE-made sustainable aviation fuel Saudi Reef launches new program to boost Saudi coffee production From oil to algorithms, how future industries will redefine the GCC economy How will Yas Marina Circuit’s new control room change the F1 experience? IBM study shows UAE businesses achieve highest AI ROI in EMEA Dubai International Chamber attracts 261 foreign companies in nine months, up 65% year-on-year Space42 and ICEYE expand UAE’s Earth Observation capabilities with launch of three new SAR satellites The discovery that linked signature size to narcissism The AI browsers are here. Should you care? This sleep fitness company aims to turn rest into a high-performance system Abu Dhabi signs 29 commercial agreements to accelerate autonomous mobility deployment ADNOC signs three new deals with Gecko Robotics to boost AI integration and upskill UAE workforce KACST launches Saudi Quantum Network Alliance to advance quantum research and strengthen cybersecurity Kuwait launches national 'Kuwait Skills' program with Microsoft to train citizens in AI and cloud technologies Saudi Arabia’s rise as a global tourism leader begins with vision and purpose The business impact of deepfakes How this 3-person architecture firm designed the world’s largest museum Is Riyadh’s rent freeze a reaction? Or a long-term strategy Dragonpass bets on AI and data to redefine airport experiences Emaar, DWTC launch second residential phase at Expo City Dubai UAE accelerates flying taxi plans as eVTOL certification advances How Visa is advancing agentic commerce Is Dubai’s high-end housing market maturing? Is the Gulf's investor ecosystem capital-rich but opportunity-poor? Move over, imposter syndrome. Hello, ‘pedestal problem’ How human expertise is quietly powering AI Hotels are now the hottest real estate for converted housing PepsiCo just got its first new logo in almost 30 years, and it looks nothing like Pepsi The reason nobody cares about Grokipedia To make this 100% recycled sweater, Reformation had to get creative Oops, I got emotionally attached to this $429 AI pet How Hershey’s chocolate survived Mars’s attack and reinvented its business strategy Saudi-China partner to drive advanced manufacturing growth Middle Eastern airlines will require 10,300 pilots by 2030 amid rapid fleet growth GCC insurers set for profit boost as non-oil growth accelerates ADNOC L&S steers growth to boost UAE maritime goals What's fine dining’s next course in the Middle East? Emotionally intelligent people use 5 short phrases to strengthen relationships Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to make Musk the world’s first trillionaire Savvy Games and HUMAIN align to advance Saudi AI strategy UAE unveils $46.3 billion transport plan to boost roads and mobility by 2030 1X Technologies joins Abu Dhabi Chamber to support SME automation and AI Space42 advances intelligent connectivity with Thuraya-4 satellite Saudi Arabia showcases ambition and innovation at WTM 2025 This fantastical pop-up book tells the mind-bending history of typography Tareq Amin is building HUMAIN into the Arab world’s most ambitious AI company A new study warns deep-sea mining could disrupt the marine food web, impacting what we eat Middle East family offices redefine wealth with purpose and adaptability, finds J.P. Morgan DEWA supports 'Mind Empowerment' initiative to promote inclusion and digital accessibility UAE introduces National Identity Strategy to foster pride, belonging, and cohesion Saudi Arabia highlights Vision 2030 digital transformation at Web Summit 2025 Havas Middle East expands focus on creative and digital capabilities Why networking is still the most powerful tool in business We say we care about data privacy, but our actions tell a different story. Here’s why Seeing isn't believing: Why deepfakes are the next big test for cybersecurity in the Middle East SDAIA’s AI training reaches one million Saudis, with women making up 52% South Africa becomes UAE’s second-largest African trading partner amid $8.5 billion in non-oil trade 147,000 Saudis join tourism workforce through HADAF partnership Dubai’s economy surges 4.4% in first half of 2025, fueled by growth in health, construction, and real estate Can journalism in the Middle East stay credible and relevant in the age of AI? How will TOURISE position Saudi Arabia at the center of a $16 trillion industry? OpenAI wants your brand mascot on Sora. What could possibly go wrong? Are you a ‘macrotasker’? UAE, Saudi Arabia deepen collaboration on transparency and accountability GCC creator economy rises 75% to 263,000 influencers, says report Dubai boosts innovation push with 582 startups launched in 2025 The Gulf’s perfume obsession is changing how the world thinks about scent Has working in Middle East startups lost its appeal as a 'dream job'? The answer to sneaker recycling? Getting rival brands to collaborate Did women ruin the workplace? Maybe for the boys club Snapchat is bringing back classic 2D Bitmoji With the UAE taxing sugary drinks, will it change what consumers buy and what brands make? Your AI assistant might be making you worse at your job, unless it’s built right Have smartphone cameras gotten too wide? This is why your attempts to change your company culture are failing—and how to fix it Middle East’s sports economy poised to unlock $75 billion in growth, says Oliver Wyman Egypt boosts real estate investment through targeted incentives and reforms Riyadh hosts inaugural TOURISE Awards celebrating innovation in global tourism Nvidia’s Jensen Huang isn’t feeling the ‘AI bubble’ Abu Dhabi launches region’s first Autonomous Vehicle Test Hub to drive smart mobility innovation Spotify introduces Premium Lite, Standard, and Platinum plans in UAE and Saudi Arabia From fairway to cloud. How the DP World Tour is reinventing golf with technology Serving smarter: How can AI and automation transform catering in the Middle East LinkedIn’s new AI people search unlocks the power of its network You just learned the person who does the same job as you earns more than you do. Now what? From Barbie to Coach: Adobe is reinventing design with AI Rethinking cybersecurity: Turning risk into business and competitive advantage ADNOC L&S launches UAE’s first remotely operated landing craft vessel Saudi Arabia and India strengthen economic ties through high-level investment forums UK and UAE explore deeper AI and healthcare collaboration to advance precision medicine Saudi Arabia launches 'Visa by Profile' to issue instant electronic tourist visas Creators are suffering from a mental health crisis, new study shows 5 things to know about OpenAI’s new GPT-5.1 3 signs your workplace is unprepared for a crisis Keep forgetting things? 4 simple ways—in 2 minutes or less—to remember more, backed by neuroscience War’s hidden casualty: The mental health of Palestinian entrepreneurs We’ve got to teach AI the right way. And there’s no time to waste In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship Samsung C&T wins $1.3 billion contract for major Qatar carbon capture project Saudi Arabia secures $173 billion in new investments across tourism, tech, and energy Airbus forecasts Middle East fleet to reach 3,700 jets by 2044 UAE records rapid business growth, crossing 1.3 million active firms The Final Pitch Dubai premieres with founders, investors and creators Inside A2RL’s milestone finale. The moment autonomous racing became a true sport How AI is redefining the Gulf’s logistics for speed, sustainability, and trust TikTokers hatch plan to make memes great again Why entry-level workers are more hopeful than their bosses right now Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup Project Prometheus, raising $6.2 billion How PepsiCo designed Doritos and Cheetos without the orange dust ITC launches modular smart vehicle pilot as Abu Dhabi advances autonomous mobility LinkedIn launches 'My Vision 2030' competition to engage young Saudis Dubai Airshow opens with record deals and a glimpse into the future of flight Stitch by stitch: These architects weave Bahrain’s ecological heritage How Dubai Future Foundation is betting on 'National Cognitive Potential' for competitive advantage How GITEX 2026 could reprogram Dubai’s tourism calendar What to know about tech’s newest buzzword: 'agentic' AI Why the placeholder icon is two mountain peaks—and what they might symbolize The 30 most bike-friendly cities in the world UK extends $3.5 billion support for Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport expansion How Paul Griffiths is ensuring the world's largest airport still feels personal Gemini 3 may be the moment Google pulls away in the AI arms race Making a good impression in a new job TII and Space42 partner to build UAE’s first quantum communication network Ulysse Nardin and URWERK unveil first-ever collaborative timepiece THC, Archer Aviation and RSG partner to launch eVTOL trials in Saudi Arabia Why Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee could be the GCC’s golden opportunity The toxicity of “the customer is always right” AI chatbots won’t save the media. But what powers them might Google’s Gemini 3 Pro: Better than mid Keeta Drone pushes Dubai closer to citywide aerial delivery by 2030 Misinformation sites have an open-door policy for AI scrapers This startup is growing mini-livers to keep patients alive G42 secures US approval for AI chips in major boost to UAE–US technology partnership Omani students develop prototype to turn fish waste into biodegradable biopolymers Saudi Arabia signs MoU with Stellantis and Petromin to explore new vehicle manufacturing project Saudi Arabia launches Real Estate Stimulus program to boost development and investment What proof of reserves means for Binance users — CSO explains