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August 14, 2026

Gulf AI and Data Center Expansion Gains Strategic Importance

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UAE and Saudi Arabia push to become global compute and cloud hubs Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, and cybersecurity as competition for global computing capacity intensifies. Industry discussions highlighted by Reuters NEXT Gulf suggest the region is positioning itself as a future AI and […]

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Saudi Arabia Intensifies Investment in Logistics, Industry, and Technology

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Vision 2030 spending shifts toward higher-return sectors Saudi Arabia is continuing to prioritize investment in logistics, advanced manufacturing, tourism, AI, and industrial infrastructure as part of the next phase of Vision 2030. Reuters analysis indicates that government spending is increasingly focused on projects expected to deliver stronger economic returns, attract foreign capital, and accelerate non-oil

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DIFC Crosses 10,000 Active Companies as Dubai Finance Hub Continues Expanding

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Wealth management, fintech, and banking drive record growth Dubai International Financial Centre has surpassed 10,018 active registered companies, attracting 2,318 new firms over the last 12 months and 1,506 in the first half of 2026 alone. Growth has been particularly strong in wealth and asset management, fintech, banking, and capital markets, reinforcing Dubai’s position as

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ADNOC Adopts More Aggressive Oil Trading Strategy After UAE’s OPEC Exit

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Abu Dhabi expands Asian exports and flexible supply contracts ADNOC has significantly expanded its spot cargo sales, widened its customer base, and introduced more flexible contract terms following the UAE’s exit from OPEC and the disruption caused by the Iran conflict. Reuters reported that the company has also invested heavily in tanker fleet expansion and

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Gulf Markets Stay Mixed as Hormuz Disruption Continues to Pressure Investors

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Oil prices and shipping risks remain the biggest market drivers Gulf stock markets closed mixed as investors continued assessing the economic impact of prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index fell 0.2%, Dubai slipped 0.2%, while Abu Dhabi gained 0.3% as energy and logistics stocks provided some

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