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CommentHow the Gulf became a trusted trade partner
Western volatility is pushing more nations towards solidifying economic networks with reliable, like-minded countries
Lessons from Napoleon on how economic warfare can seriously backfire
Using countries' economies to force them to do what you want was hard enough in the 19th century – today, it's even harder
CommentAre big tech's attention algorithms undermining focus during prayer?
To preserve its traditions, the Islamic world needs more research on smart phones and scrolling culture
CommentHow data centres could help the Gulf meet its climate targets
If policymakers embrace a strategic view of electricity demand management, flexible data centres can become powerful enablers of a greener grid
CommentThe UAE's new sugar tax policy could be a handy arrow in its quiver
This is a step towards addressing critical public health challenges
CommentHow poetry can help us understand the Gulf's economic history
In the absence of reliable macroeconomic data, academics should consider using a new AI-aided research technique
Gulf job seekers in occupations with poor prospects need formal guidance
A system to direct aspirants away from dwindling government jobs would be a results-oriented and cost-effective exercise
Comment'Gulf citizenship' is a powerful idea in a region growing stronger together
A recent decision by the region's six education ministers to introduce the idea into their curriculums is a sage one
AI is changing the future of research, but not in the way we think
The technology is already reviving the notion that humans remain the best tool for studying humans
CommentThe GCC and EU have much to learn from each other
Europe lacks consensus while the Gulf states have a deficit in defence and security integration. Swapping experiences and ideas could benefit both blocs
CommentHow AI can help transform the Gulf's education systems
Reforms to primary and secondary education, which otherwise take decades to materialise, can be fast-tracked
CommentTrump's tactics with Canada are pushing the prize of an Iran nuclear deal further away
Iranian elites will wonder what purpose a deal with the US serves if the US itself doesn’t stick to deals
CommentEurope once ‘carved up’ Africa - now, the shoe is on the other foot
The continent must draw the right lessons from its exclusion at key talks concerning the future of Ukraine
With Doge, Elon Musk is doing the right thing the wrong way
His efforts to streamline the US federal government risk becoming a Soviet-style purge
CommentBad football decisions can cause ripple effects beyond the game
Last month’s Premier League game between Arsenal and Wolverhampton is a case in point
