Saudi Vision Reset, UAE AI Governance, Qatar’s Government AI Push, Egypt’s Digital Expansion, EU Tech Scrutiny
AI, Digital Governance & Emerging Tech
UAE deploys AI‑driven labour services and expands tokenisation
Qatar rolls out AI‑powered government systems
Egypt accelerates telecom modernisation and digital finance
Saudi Arabia executes sovereign‑grade tokenised property
EU intensifies tech platform scrutiny across Meta and TikTok
Global firms (Google, Anthropic, Microsoft) deepen AI‑enabled automation
Economic Reform, Investment & State Capacity
Saudi Arabia revises Vision 2030 and expands Syria investments
Iraq’s investment stock reaches $104bn
Morocco attracts investors to Laayoune ammonia project
Egypt launches startup charter with $1bn pledge
Governance, Regulation, & State Capacity
Dubai strengthens real‑estate tokenisation frameworks
EU escalates digital law enforcement
UK explores AI‑enabled welfare support
Saudi regulator faces pressure over IPO localisation
Culture, Sports, & Soft Power
Mohamed Salah linked to Al‑Nassr
Kuwait bids for AFC Asian Cup 2035
Saudi–Syria aviation cooperation expands regional connectivity