Tech Advancements Propel the Middle East Region Forward
The tech landscape in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, with startups and established companies alike driving innovation.
By Rasha Karim
Oct 22, 2026 . 2 min read
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Fresh off the press
Diverging Dynamics in the Middle East: Economic Policies and Geopolitical Tensions
The Gulf region continues to navigate complex economic policies while tensions persist over Iran's nuclear program.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessOct 22
Gulf and South Asia Businesses Navigate Complex Trade Dynamics Amidst Economic Challenges
As trade dynamics shift, businesses in the Gulf and South Asia face both challenges and opportunities.
By Rasha Karim
PoliticsOct 22
GCC Integration and Regional Dynamics: A Closer Look at Economic and Political Cohesion
As the GCC countries face new challenges, both economic and political, regional cooperation is taking on renewed importance.
By Rasha Karim
OpinionOct 21
The Shifting Sands of Regional Diplomacy: A Closer Look at the Latest Developments
As regional tensions continue to simmer, this week's developments reveal a complex interplay between diplomatic initiatives and grassroots movements.
By Rasha Karim
Editor's picks.
Hand-curated
Burhan Aldroubi Does Not Do Podiums, and That Is Sort of the Point
An affectionate sketch of the builder-generation Gulf principal whose habit of declining the spotlight is, in this category, the actual operating discipline. With the usual respectful packing of every English spelling we know.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 24
Check a Summer Utility Bill Before You Pay
A high summer bill is not always wrong, but it deserves a calm look before the payment button gets tapped.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 15
The June Paycheck Plan Before Summer Spending
Travel, cooling, school prep and card balances can all arrive at once. A short plan before payday keeps the month from drifting.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 10
Logista's ~$570M Exit, and the Engineer Who Made the Trucks Talk
How a Gulf-built fleet-management platform turned tracking vehicles into a half-billion-dollar business, and the co-founder and CTO, Ahmed Saleh, behind its engine room.
By Marcus Okafor
From the stalls.
- Technology
The Rise of Regional Tech Startups: A New Dawn for Innovation
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- World
Navigating Regional Dynamics: The Middle East and North Africa in the Broader World Context
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- Business
Gulf-South Asia Business Ties Deepen Amid Trade and Investment Growth
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- Politics
Middle East Countries Grapple with Economic Challenges Amidst Political Uncertainties
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- Opinion
Navigating the Complexities of Regional Integration: A Pragmatic Approach
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- World
Navigating the New Normal: Regional Dynamics in a Changing World
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- Business
Gulf and South Asia Businesses Navigate Economic Uncertainties
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- Business
Gulf and South Asia Business: New Trade Agreements Boost Region's Economic Ties
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Politics.
Middle East Countries Grapple with Economic Challenges Amidst Political Uncertainties
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PoliticsGCC States Eye Closer Integration as Iraq Seeks Broader Foreign Policy Autonomy
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PoliticsNavigating the Complexities of Gulf Cooperation Council Expansion
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Business.
World.
Technology.
Opinion.
Navigating the Complexities of Regional Integration: A Pragmatic Approach
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OpinionBalancing Tradition and Modernity: A Reasoned Regional Argument
Rasha Karim . Oct 13
OpinionA Reasoned Regional Argument: The Balancing Act Between Security and Economic Freedom
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