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The $100 Billion Frontier: How MGX and G42 Funds Are Building Physical AI in the Gulf
The GCC is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence investment defined by scale, precision,...
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The Productivity Paradox in Oman’s SME Economy
Oman’s SME sector employs more than three quarters of the private workforce, yet contributes only a fraction of total economic output. New data reveals a widening productivity gap that challenges long-standing assumptions about job creation, growth, and private sector development. As policymakers confront this imbalance, the focus must shift from counting firms to improving output per worker.
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Oman’s Personal Income Tax: Who Pays, Who Is Exempt, and What It Means for Expats
Royal Decree No. 56/2025 makes Oman the first GCC state to introduce a personal income tax. The law sets a 5% flat rate on income above OMR 42,000 and takes effect on January 1, 2028. This article covers the full threshold mechanics, exempt income categories, residency rules, and employer withholding obligations.
AI in the Gulf when money is tight: what gets funded, what gets cut
GCC AI funding is concentrating on one thing: operating cost reduction within 12 months. Analysis of where Saudi Arabia and the UAE are directing capital — and what is being paused.
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Beyond the Petrodollar
The 2026 Strait of Hormuz disruption exposed critical weaknesses in global financial infrastructure. In response, GCC countries are building a sovereign digital settlement system using central bank digital currencies and platforms like mBridge. This shift is changing how trade is executed, reducing reliance on the US dollar, and giving the region greater control over capital flows.
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The Sovereign Catalyst: How PIF and Mubadala Are Building an On-Chain Financial System
GCC sovereign wealth funds are redefining global finance by building on-chain systems. This analysis explains how PIF and Mubadala are using blockchain, AI infrastructure, and tokenization to maintain capital flow during geopolitical disruption while strengthening domestic economic control.
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The Hormuz Blockade is Repricing Risk Across GCC Construction
The Strait of Hormuz blockade is disrupting GCC construction at its core. Rising material costs, shipping delays, and shifting contractor dynamics are forcing developers to rethink risk, timelines, and capital allocation. This analysis explains what it means for Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s 2026 property pipeline and which developers are best positioned to withstand a high-cost, high-delay environment.
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The $27 Trillion Liquidity Problem in Global Trade
An estimated $27 trillion sits idle in global correspondent banking accounts. Learn how CBDC settlement platforms and GCC financial initiatives could reduce prefunding and improve capital efficiency in cross-border trade.
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How Saudi Arabia and the UAE Are Rebuilding Capital Markets On-Chain
An in-depth analysis of GCC real-world asset tokenization, covering blockchain property registries, renewable energy financing, digital sukuk, and CBDC integration.
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