Global military expenditure reached a record $2.4trn in 2023, driven by rising tensions worldwide, with Saudi Arabia allocating $75.8bn – a 4.3% increase from 2022 – representing 7.1% of its GDP and ...

Situated between Iraq and Saudi Arabia at the north-western corner of the Gulf, Kuwait operates as a constitutional monarchy, and is a founding member of both the GCC and the Organisation of the ...

Indonesia is undertaking a programme of industrial transformation in its drive to become a major regional centre for manufacturing and trade. Spearheaded by its Making Indonesia 4.0 strategy, a ...

Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy ( NDS-3), spanning the 2024-30 period, builds on previous medium-term strategies to accelerate progress towards Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV). Shaped by ...

Technology development is central to Kuwait’s longterm plans to diversify the economy, with the government attempting to position the country as a regional leader in ICT and financial services. The ...

On supporting regional resilience amid disruption How is the Red Sea Corridor evolving from a transit route into a broader platform for regional value creation? ABDULLAH MOHAMMED ALZAMIL: The Red Sea ...

On food security and agri-business growth What operational levers can strengthen profitability in the agri-business sector? AHMED AL-GHAZALI: Long-term planning, reliable equipment and a strong ...

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has recorded sustained freight volume growth since 2022, accelerating significantly in 2024 and 2025 Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are each ...

Where do you see opportunities for the UAE to contribute to global sustainability efforts? AHMED AL SHAMSI: The water-management segment in the UAE is undergoing a transformative shift towards ...