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As the US and China build rival AI ecosystems, Gulf states are being drawn into a technological divide that may become increasingly difficult to navigate

The Iran-backed group's effective takeover of Yemen's western coast comes with serious regional and global implications. The world needs to act.

Imagination lies at the heart of Fahad Al-Khalif's distinctive paintings, where architecture, memory, colour, and symbols challenge familiar laws of place and perspective

Riyadh revealed the scale of its push to become a global technology hub at the annual summit that wrapped up on 3 September

Two tech companies are partnering to use AI to develop a nationwide autonomous transportation network, in an initiative that will be costly but could pay off long-term

The Iran war exposed the risks of being too closely tied to US military posture, which is why some Gulf states are repositioning themselves not merely as consumers of security but as architects of it

Analysts say the government's new military capabilities give reason for cautious optimism, but concede that the strategic balance remains unchanged

From comedy and romance to grief and mourning, the films explore what death reveals about love, faith, family, and society

Does the declaration recently signed in Riyadh indicate a gradual transition towards a regional security architecture that will assume responsibilities long borne by external naval powers?

Regional and global players have begun to realise that the threat posed by the Yemeni militant group requires comprehensive and decisive action