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Abraham Accords Set to Expand Globally

The US-backed, Abraham Accords-aligned trade corridor is expanding into Southeast Asia, drawing in private billionaires and fostering US-Gulf synergies…

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Hezbollah’s Plea to Riyadh: Weakness Disguised as Diplomacy

Saudi has little to gain from heeding Sheikh Qassem's call.

Sep 29 •

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Egyptian Tycoon Joins Gulf Push with $50bn US Investment Pledge

Sawiris’s initiative risks falling in line with the region's past commitments: characterised by classic Gulf ambition but uncertain in execution.

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AI, Intel and Oracle: How State Capitalism is Reshaping Global Markets

Washington is embracing the Gulf approach, where political authority shapes capital allocation.

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Indonesia-EU CEPA: Securing IMEC Link, Building Block for Abraham Accords

By combining criticism of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis with strategic Gulf engagement, Prabowo balances domestic Muslim constituencies with Israel-aligned…

Sep 29 •

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Latest Symptom of Strains in Saudi Economy: PwC to Cut Middle East Staff

The development reflects the constraints of an economic model stretched across multiple high-cost commitments that yield limited immediate revenue.

Sep 29 •

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MENA Unleashed is growing like never before, and we want you to be a part of it.

Sep 22 •

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Saudi Prepares for China-led Future as Washington Rushes to Push IMEC

Washington cracks down on waning market share with an anti-BDS move, Israel-India pact cements IMEC link, and Saudi perfects its US-China balancing act.

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Saudi’s Digital Wallet Strategy: Between Dollar Dominance & Multipolar Hedging

Riyadh's priority is avoiding overdependence on any single financial power.

Sep 18 •

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In Doha’s Wake, Israel and India Propel IMEC

The agreement sends a message to the Gulf: align with Washington's corridor vision, or risk the repercussions.

Sep 18 •

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Washington’s Anti-BDS Amendment: A Veil for Corporate Defence

In light of Gaza-related boycotts of American products, Washington is attempting to secure market share.

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Back to Oil? Saudi–Sinopec Energy Pivot After Mega-Project Setbacks

The deal underscores the deepening Sino–Saudi energy nexus amid escalating US–China trade tensions.

Sep 18 •

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