Gulf Trade, Government Debt, and AI Routing
The United Arab Emirates announced on August 19, 2026, a halt to all trade and financial dealings with Iran, a move reported by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Associated Press. Separately…
The United Arab Emirates announced on August 19, 2026, a halt to all trade and financial dealings with Iran, a move reported by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Associated Press. Separately…
Gecko Robotics CEO Jake Loosararian said the UAE leads the U.S. and China in practical AI and robotics deployment, citing ADNOC's use of Gecko's wall-climbing robots and AI Cantilever platform, which …
President Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social showing himself seizing an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, captioning it “It’s Our Oil Tanker Now!” amid escalating tension…
Stripe data shows AI companies are expanding globally, with the 100 largest reaching 120 markets on average by their third year and drawing 48% of revenue from outside their home markets. Mexico led g…
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates are aggressively building AI data centers, including the Stargate UAE project with OpenAI and Oracle, aiming to become a neutral AI corridor between Eas…
U.S. Central Command and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement on July 28 to establish Task Force Talon Synapse, their first bilateral task force focused on military AI applications. Accordi…
The United States and the United Arab Emirates are launching Task Force Talon Synapse, a bilateral AI military task force based in Abu Dhabi, to develop AI applications for intelligence support, criti…
The US Central Command and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly planning to launch a joint AI-focused military task force called Task Force Talon Synapse, building on years of cooperation in autono…
The Trump administration overruled Commerce Department warnings to grant the United Arab Emirates extensive access to advanced US technology, including AI chips and military-related tech, without a li…
The United States has granted the United Arab Emirates expanded access to AI chips and servers in recognition of its military support against Iran, the Bureau of Industry and Security announced on Fri…
The United Arab Emirates is getting broader access to prized US artificial intelligence chips after becoming a key military partner during the conflict with Iran, under a Trump administration rule ann…
The United Arab Emirates has secured expanded access to advanced U.S. AI chips after aiding in military operations against Iran, with the U.S. Commerce Department moving the UAE to its highest export …
The United Arab Emirates has gained expanded access from the U.S. to coveted artificial-intelligence chips after aiding America in recent months by carrying out dozens of airstrikes against Iran, inte…
The United Arab Emirates leads on AI strategy rather than binding AI legislation, having appointed the world's first Minister of State for AI in 2017 and launched the National Strategy for AI 2031, bu…
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, despite committing tens of billions of dollars to become artificial intelligence powers, remain dependent on Nvidia because alternatives are either far weake…
Fans of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland have embraced him as a 'babygirl' and 'princess' during the FIFA Men's World Cup, but much of the viral content featuring him is AI-generated, leading news…
The US Commerce Department is easing export controls on the United Arab Emirates, a move that could accelerate sales of advanced AI chips to the region. The decision faces sharp criticism after UAE-ba…
The Trump administration approved license-free access for the UAE to buy advanced US AI chips, a decision critics call a 'corrupt deal' after a UAE royal invested $500 million in a Trump family crypto…
The U.S. Department of Commerce loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates, making it easier to export military items, AI chips, and commercial satellites. The UAE government and approved co…
The Trump administration plans to ease export restrictions on the United Arab Emirates, allowing the Gulf state to purchase advanced technologies including AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, and Cerebras. The…