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The GCC in the Heart of Europe: Saudi and Emirati Investment in Real Estate and Tech
Gulf petrodollars shift from real estate to European tech as Saudi and UAE funds invest in startups, golden visas, and strategic assets.
EUROPE
On-and-Off the Pitch: Saudi Investment in Newcastle
The acquisition of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has transformed the club into a global sports brand through strategic investments in branding, visual storytelling, and infrastructure.
Popular
Who Really Holds the Power in Europe’s Energy Supply?
US and Qatar threaten LNG cuts over the EU’s new sustainability law, exposing Europe’s energy reliance as it accelerates its green transition.
Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture
On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.
Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess
A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.
No Longer Child’s Play: Shein and Europe’s Digital Coming-of-Age
It took a doll listed on a global marketplace to drag the debate about online age verification into the harsh light of a real-world scandal.
Phone Fraud in Europe Surges with Instant Payments Rollout
Europe sees a growing crisis as phone fraudsters steal nearly a billion dollars annually by tricking victims into rapid money transfers.Â
