GCC
EUROPE
All Roads Lead to Mecca: Syria’s New Patron
Syria’s new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited Mecca after arriving in Riyadh yesterday in a trip that indicates the future order of regional power in Syria.
BUSINESS
Trump of Arabia: Deepening Ties with the GCC
President Trump's ties with the GCC are set to reach new heights as he looks to expand economic partnerships, on AI, energy, and real estate, whilst expanding the Abraham Accords.
WORLD
Senegal’s GDP Jumps 8.9% in Q3, 2024
Energy output and decisive governance powered Senegal's economic growth in the third quarter of 2024. As we enter Q1 of 2025, the IMF forecasts a natural slowdown in growth although succcessful diversification efforts, balanced by GCC investment, is forecast to shore up growth by 2026.
BUSINESS
GCC Growth Set for Strong Rebound in 2025
Gulf economies are set to rebound strongly in 2025, with growth projected to rise from 1.6% to 4.2%, driven by eased oil production limits and diversification efforts across the region.
Exhibitions
Rising Star: Qatar and the MENA Art Market
Qatar has emerged as a leading force in the MENA art market through strategic investments, cultural infrastructure, and a focus on both global and regional art, positioning itself as a prominent global art hub.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
