Saudi Mining Surge, UAE–Iraq Digital Corridor, Oman’s $3.9bn Pipeline, Egypt’s Africa Push, Kuwait’s Record Defici
AI, Digital Governance & Emerging Tech
UAE–Iraq digital corridor strengthens regional AI infrastructure
Tunisia tracks 192 digital transformation projects
Egypt mandates carbon offsets for financial institutions
Global regulators tighten social‑media rules for minors
KPMG and tech‑sector oversight highlight AI ethics challenges
Economic Reform, Investment & State Capacity
Oman unveils $3.9bn project pipeline and $3.6bn in zone investments
Kuwait faces record deficits amid lower oil prices
Egypt earmarks $500bn for Africa and prepares 60 companies for sovereign fund transfer
Indonesia’s sovereign fund advances $19bn in projects
Iraq opens 65 new investment opportunities
Infrastructure, Energy, & Industrial Strategy
Saudi Electricity Company secures $4.27bn for grid expansion
Saudi mining licences surge 220%
Bahrain targets aviation‑driven GDP growth
GCC Industrial Law strengthens regional integration
Social Policy, Culture, & Soft Power
Egypt launches ‘Joy of Egypt’ marriage‑support initiative
UAE considers age‑based social‑media rules
Arab Parliament for the Child pushes digital safety
Syria launches agricultural strategy to boost food security
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