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Abu Dhabi and Riyadh Lead the MENA M&A Market

The latest development, on Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia and Vision 2031 for the UAE, involves a $36 billion M&A boom. By creating joint ventures and acquiring international entities, companies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are capitalising on global market opportunities while reinforcing regional ties.

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The Debate of Rosetta Stone: Egypt Wants Icons, Not Whole Collections

As Egypt renews its demand for the Rosetta Stone and other star objects, Europe can no longer hide behind old arguments about who is best placed to care for ancient treasures.

Caspian Bottleneck: All Roads Lead to Baku

Brussels pours capital into Central Asia to secure resources, but geography dictates that trade routes run through the indispensable Azerbaijani bridge.

Gus Jackson and Europe’s Complicated Memory of Michael Jackson

Europe's enduring enthusiasm for Michael Jackson tribute acts shows how the continent continues to separate cultural memory from moral debate in ways that the United States no longer does.

LaLiga’s Internet Blackouts: Football Controls the Web

LaLiga’s piracy fight now blocks shared IPs, taking down lawful sites and sparking debate over private power in governing Europe’s internet.

Southern Europe Drying: How Real Is the Water Crisis?

Warnings about a drying Southern Europe appear regularly, yet the scale becomes clear only when agriculture and cities begin feeling the strain.