Saudi
BUSINESS
Saudi’s AI Paradox: Future-Proofing Without an Environmental Plan
Riyadh is pouring billions into becoming a global AI powerhouse yet it's plan is colliding with the realities of the region.
BUSINESS
A New Formula Worth Making: Hydrogen, Germany, and the Gulf
Germany boosts hydrogen diplomacy with the UAE, Saudi, and Qatar via Masdar, securing green energy, cutting emissions, and enhancing energy security.
BUSINESS
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.
WORLD
A Ticking Time Bomb Defused: Hotline to the Gulf
The twelve-day war ended with a whimper, but Gulf states emerged holding trump cards that neither Washington nor Tehran anticipated.
BUSINESS
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.
Popular
Who Painted First? The Illusion of Origins in Europe’s Oldest Cave Art
Neanderthal cave art in Spain dated to 65,000 years ago challenges the idea that Homo sapiens sparked humanity’s first artistic revolution.
EU AI Act Allows Melodies to Choose Collaboration, Not Censorship
Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.
Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived
Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.
Volume Up: Mamdani Victory is a Wake-Up Call for MAGA
A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.
The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality
As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.
