The Post-Hormuz World: How One Strait Redrew the Global Order
The Hormuz crisis has transformed a regional confrontation into a global test of energy security, maritime order and political resilience. The most likely outcome is prolonged, intermittent conflict, while escalation,…
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Gulf States Grapple with $7 Billion in Annual Food Waste
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America’s Disillusionment with Globalization: A Strategic Reversal
The U.S. is undergoing a strategic economic shift away from globalization, aiming to reduce fiscal imbalances and counter growing global competition, particularly from China. This new direction carries significant risks,…
Artificial Intelligence and the Economy: A Measured View of a Disruptive Force
Artificial intelligence is reshaping key sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, yet its overall economic impact remains limited by adoption gaps, regulatory concerns, and systemic constraints. While the technology…
Gulf States Advance Naval Industry in Strategic Maritime Shift
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Oil Remains Relevant Amid the Global Energy Transition
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Gulf Tourists Target Swiss Luxury for Summer 2025
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Awaiting the White Swans: Could Sanctions on Russia Be Lifted Soon?
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Transatlantic Turbulence Fuels U.S. Economic Strategy Shift
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Gulf States Tackle Marine Environmental Decline with Coordinated Strategies
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Global Surge in Gold Investment Signals Flight to Safety Amid Political Uncertainty
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Trump’s Return Raises Economic Concerns for Gulf and Beyond
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency has raised concerns across the Middle East over renewed protectionism, global trade fragmentation, and economic volatility. Gulf economies may face pressure from tariffs,…
Diamond Market Seeks Stability Amid Sanctions and Structural Change
The global diamond market begins stabilising amid production cuts and demand shifts, though sanctions, consumer trends, and regulatory gaps complicate recovery prospects.
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Push into Duty-Free Retail
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) launches Al Waha Company to manage and expand duty-free markets across the Kingdom’s airports, seaports, and land borders, aiming to boost non-oil revenue and…
Global Debt Surpasses $100 Trillion Amid Rising Borrowing Costs
Governments and corporations raised a record $25 trillion in 2024, driving total global debt above $100 trillion. With borrowing costs rising and debt repayments looming, what does the future hold?…
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