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Oman: Rentier State No More

Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.

Renewables: The Best Coolant?

Gulf states outpace Europe on climate action, using oil wealth to build effective renewables while EU governments struggle under heat and debt.

A Emotional Rollcoaster: AI Governance in the Gulf

Users spiral into all-consuming obsessions with artificial intelligence, triggering delusions that tear apart families across the world.

Healthy Competition: A New Challenger to the Gulf’s Aviation Titans

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is throwing a dose of healthy competition in the Gulf’s aviation “Big Three”: Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad.

EU-UAE Trade Talks: Small Steps Before Big Leaps

Europe's UAE trade talks might succeed where American bluster and Chinese pressure tactics have repeatedly failed.

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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Seal of Approval: EU Delists UAE from Financial Watchlist

EU removes UAE from high-risk AML list after major financial reforms, paving way for deeper trade ties and strategic Gulf-EU cooperation.

Un-Detected: Russia’s Silent Assault on the Baltics

When midnight strikes on the Baltics, Russian ships drift dangerously close to cables that power Europe's digital economy.

Emotionless Yet Cultured: Banknotes Adopt Cultural Symbols

Banknotes worldwide are ditching famous faces for cultural symbols, reshaping national identity from the UK to Japan and Australia.

Spain Overtakes Japan: Services Economy Writes New Economic History

Madrid's GDP per capita now surpasses Tokyo's for the first time as services boom, marking a seismic turn in the global economIc order.