
From Vision to Reality: The UAE’s Rise as a Global AI Powerhouse
The Gulf region has become a pivotal arena in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race,...

Lessons Learned from the Gulf’s Hosting of the Global Mega Events FIFA 20...
In 2023, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted two major international events following...

A Gulf Apart: Analyzing AI in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
As the fourth industrial revolution unfolds, the strong desire by GCC countries, particularly the United...

What the Gulf States Hope to Gain in Post-War Gaza
As the war in Gaza entered its second year, the fate of the residents of...

The Gulf States’ Sudan Gamble
The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023 after Sudanese warlord Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also...

Analyzing the Budding UAE-South Korea Defense Relationship
In recent years, defense-military cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Korea has...

Amid a Climate in Crisis, the UAE Doubles Down on Renewable Energy
As increasingly devastating climate events underline the need to transition away from fossil fuels, the...

Coups and Cooperation: The Gulf Monarchies and Iran’s Sahel Strategy
On July 6, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger signed the Alliance...

The Gulf States’ Approach to Taliban Rule: Navigating Opportunities a...
Taliban rule in Afghanistan is nearing its three-year anniversary. The group reclaimed power in Afghanistan...

The UAE’s Complicated Taliban Outreach
On June 4, Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani traveled to Abu Dhabi and met with...

Securing the Seas: Examining Changing Saudi & Emirati Naval Capabilit...
Over the past decade, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have significantly expanded their navies...

Strategic Crossroads: Navigating the UAE’s Security Dilemma in Somali...
On February 10, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for an attack on the General Gordon military base...