AI Safety Crisis, GCC Digital Ambition, Egypt’s Startup Overhaul, Global M&A Boom
AI & Technology
Saudi Arabia to build world’s largest government data centre
Regulators probe Grok AI over child‑safety failures
California braces for AI regulation battle
Global concerns rise over computing access and social divides
Memory chipmakers surge amid global supply shortages
Economy, Investment & Growth
Saudi PIF emerges as world’s most active SWF
The world’s new GCC bankers drive a $4.5tn M&A boom
UK defence pledges risk a £2tn infrastructure gap
Governance, Regulation & State Capacity
UAE establishes new citizen‑led authority
Abu Dhabi modernises HR legislation
Oman approves 2026 budget, 11th Five‑Year Plan, and Vision 2040 roadmap
Tunisia launches investor‑support email system
Regional influence and strategic ambition
Oman launches efficiency excellence award
Iraq explores overhaul of largest state‑owned lender
Egypt identifies 80 measures to transform its startup environment
Country‑Based Breakdown (Descending Alphabetical Order)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇴🇲 Oman
🇱🇾 Libya
🇮🇶 Iraq
🇪🇬 Egypt
🌍 Global (Non‑MENA)