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April 17, 2026

Middle East AI Boom Continues as Big Tech Commits Billions Despite Tensions

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Global technology giants are continuing to pour billions into Middle East artificial intelligence infrastructure, reinforcing the region’s emergence as a major global tech hub. Companies including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud have committed tens of billions of dollars to AI and cloud projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These investments are driven […]

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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Reassess Global Tech Investments Amid Uncertainty

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Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which collectively manage over $5 trillion in assets, are beginning to reassess their global technology investment strategies amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Recent analysis indicates that some Gulf funds are slowing or pausing overseas tech investments to prioritize domestic economic stability and strategic sectors. These funds — including major

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Shipping Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz Drive Surge in Global Logistics Costs

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Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through global supply chains, with shipping volumes falling sharply and costs rising across industries. Traffic through the strategic waterway remains far below pre-conflict levels, significantly impacting oil shipments, trade flows, and insurance pricing. Businesses across the Middle East are facing increased logistics costs as companies

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China-UAE Economic Ties Deepen Amid Push for Trade and Technology Expansion

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China and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening economic cooperation, with both nations signaling deeper collaboration across trade, energy, and advanced technology sectors. During high-level meetings this week, China emphasized the need for stronger economic ties with Arab nations, including potential progress toward a China-GCC free trade agreement. The UAE has emerged as a key

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Gulf Economies Brace for AI Infrastructure Risks After Data Center Attacks

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Gulf economies are reassessing their ambitious artificial intelligence expansion plans after recent attacks on critical data infrastructure exposed new vulnerabilities in the region’s digital backbone. According to recent reporting, AI data centers in the UAE and Bahrain were directly impacted during regional conflict, temporarily disrupting banking systems, payment platforms, and digital services. This marks a

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