Saudi Growth Upgrades, UAE Confidence Lead, Egypt Support Package, Global AI‑Driven Outlook
AI & Technology
UAE launches AI‑powered trade platform
Qatar adopts a measured AI investment strategy
Global growth forecasts rise on AI‑driven productivity gains
Economy, Investment & Growth
Saudi Arabia receives multiple growth upgrades, reinforcing macro momentum
Egypt secures €1bn support and an improved medium‑term outlook
Iraq faces widening fiscal imbalance as spending outpaces income
Algeria advances infrastructure and aerospace ambitions
Governance, Labour, & Social Policy
Saudi Arabia raises Saudization thresholds
Syria moves toward historic recognition of Kurdish rights
UAE tops global government confidence rankings
Geopolitics, Trade & Strategic Partnerships
India–UAE deepen energy and defence ties
EU–Mercosur trade deal marks a major geopolitical milestone
China’s rising global perception reshapes power dynamics