Saudi Cultural Reset, Egypt’s Wage Push, Lebanon’s Tax Rise, Morocco’s AI Debate, Global AI & Social Media Scrutiny
AI, Digital Governance & Emerging Tech
Saudi Arabia embeds Arabic usage policy in schools and tech
Morocco debates social media restrictions for minors
India pledges $100bn AI investment
European Parliament blocks AI tools on lawmakers’ devices
Russia clamps down on social media platforms
Economic Reform, Investment & State Capacity
Egypt earmarks $500bn for Africa and raises wages domestically
Lebanon approves salary hikes and tax increases
Syria pitches reconstruction opportunities to Europe
Safran expands industrial footprint in Morocco
Governance, Security & Social Policy
Saudi Pro League faces stability risks
Egypt launches Joy of Egypt marriage‑support initiative
Lebanon explores bank restructuring with IMF
Social media trials intensify in the US and Europe
Social Policy, Culture, & Soft Power
Saudi Arabia rethinks cultural funding
Trump expected at Saudi FII Miami conference
Egypt debates women’s rights after harassment case
Morocco battles flood evacuations