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As the Middle East wakes up to an unnerving new normal following the signing of the M.O.U., Aimen and Thomas turn their attention to something truly cutting edge: the AI Arms Race that is rapidly transforming the Gulf into the front lines of a truly global U.S.-China confrontation. Aimen and Thomas discuss: Iran's drone attacks on Gulf data centres. AI in missile defence and military targeting. The physical infrastructure behind cloud computing. Cheap Gulf energy and rapid data-centre construction. The UAE–Saudi competition for AI leadership. Sheikh Tahnoon, G42 and MGX. Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN strategy. The US–China global AI rivalry. Israel's cybersecurity and military-AI role. Whether AI-generated art can be genuinely creative. Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/ Find us on X: https://x.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aimen returns to bring us up to date on all the latest manoeuvrings in the Middle East. Aimen and Thomas discuss: Trump's chaotic, micromanaged Iran diplomacy and reliance on inexperienced “real estate” advisers. Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Turkey, and Egypt as flawed or compromised mediators with “skin in the game.” Why Aimen thinks Switzerland would be the proper neutral US–Iran mediator. Oman's tilt toward Iran amid assumptions of American decline and future Iranian regional weight. The UAE–Saudi split over Iran: Emirati hawkishness versus Saudi caution and strategic bruising. Saudi resentment over Yemen, Houthi attacks, Israel's freer hand, and lack of US security guarantees. Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iran: efforts to decouple the Lebanon front from the US–Iran track Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/ Find us on X: https://x.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the May 18th, 2026, daily headline round-up and find all the top news that you need to know.
Key Topics The emergence of war crimes trials in Syria and their impact on societal reconciliation The break between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over oil production and regional influence The decline of US-European relations amid troop withdrawals, trade disputes, and strategic disagreements The instability in Lebanon and the implications for Israeli and Lebanese relations The evolving nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran's regional posture and Israel's security The influence of U.S. policy decisions, including Syria's oil pipelines and the Iran nuclear negotiations Links Deborah Amos - journalism.princeton.edu/people/deborah-amos-2018 Steven Erlanger - nytimes.com/by/steven-erlanger Felicia Schwartz - politico.com/staff/felicia-schwartz Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Only 16 days before the October 7, 2023, attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the podium at the United Nations. As a Saudi diplomat listened intently, he said, "We are on the cusp of an even more dramatic breakthrough, a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia.” The war that erupted with the Hamas invasion has, not surprisingly, pushed off normalization, but it was still seen as likely once the hostages came back and Hamas was beaten. That prognosis has been replaced by alarm in recent months. The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE -- a close Israeli ally -- spilled out into the open in Yemen, and continues to simmer in Sudan and Libya. Meanwhile, Riyadh's relations with Ankara and Doha continue to improve. In parallel, Saudi media and clerics launched a bitter war of words on the UAE, Israel, and even Jews. Berman drills down into the economic, strategic, and military roots of the UAE-Saudi regional rivalry, and whether the idea of blocs in the Middle East is even accurate. He then gives his assessment of whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is really realigning the kingdom's foreign policy, and what it means for a peace deal with Israel. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Middle East Report : board of peace, UAE-Saudi tensions and Trump's strongman view | 23 Jan by Radio Islam
Grab your cafecito ☕️—today we're talking global expansion with Mike from H&Co, who leads their Global Expansion team. From when it makes sense to go international to how tariffs and nearshoring are reshaping strategy, Mike breaks down the real-world playbook for entering LATAM (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile), UAE/Saudi, Europe, Canada, and more. We also get into culture, careers, and some elite sports-travel stories (World Cup, Wimbledon, El Clásico).What you'll learnHow to know if your company is ready to expand (it's about opportunity, not just revenue)Tariffs & counter-tariffs made simple—and why nearshoring to Mexico/Colombia is boomingEntity setup, tax/accounting/HR/payroll, ERP considerations, and compliance (end-to-end roadmap)Picking your first country: market demand, treaties, ops complexity, and costCulture & execution: why great products still fail without local adaptationCareer path into international business (skills that actually matter)Chapters0:00 Intro & why H&Co partners with Cafecito y Croquetas1:15 Mike's path: Spain → London → Miami & 100+ countries4:00 Why companies expand globally (demand, costs, M&A)6:45 Are you “big enough” to go international?8:10 What H&Co handles: entity, tax, HR/payroll, compliance, ERPs10:30 Picking markets: Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, UAE, Saudi, EU, Canada13:55 Tariffs explained & the rise of nearshoring18:20 Realities vs. politics: how smart operators adapt21:10 Culture, timelines, and choosing the right structure24:40 Testing demand with digital marketing before you land27:30 Living/working in Spain, UK, Switzerland—business culture lessons31:20 Sports stories: World Cup semis/final, El Clásico, rugby/cricket35:40 Career advice for breaking into global expansion37:00 WrapWho this episode is forFounders, COOs, CFOs, and marketers exploring international growth, cost optimization, and compliance-ready market entry.ConnectGuest: Mike — H&Co (Global Expansion)Host: Stay Tranquilo Network | Cafecito y Croquetas#globalexpansion #career #businesspodcast #morningbrew #business #businesssuccess #miami #globalbusiness #latam #tarrifs #nearshoring #uae #growth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HEADLINES: ♦ Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Leaves London for UAE as Tax Changes Trigger Billionaire Exodus♦ Saudi Consultancy Hiring Boom Eases as Vision 2030 Enters Delivery Phase♦ Israeli Companies to Skip Dubai Airshow 2025, Organiser Confirms♦ Thomas Maton, Business Development Manager, DMDC
In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons from past crises, strategies for aligning agility with control, and ways to embed a risk-first mindset across the enterprise. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 02:49 – When assumptions fail: Lessons from 2008 07:12 – Thresholds, policing, and human bias in risk 10:09 – The biggest illusion of preparedness 13:05 – Appetite, tolerance, and execution 16:54 – Bridging the GRC–business gap 20:51 – Real-time, modern risk management 24:04 – Risk in the citizen development era 27:20 – Decentralizing risk ownership 33:29 – Challenges in building a risk-aware culture 36:08 – Blueprint for future-ready risk management 40:30 – An appeal to business & tech leaders 43:16 – G² + R²: Good growth and right risk
Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia Mull Joint Bid to Host 2035 or 2039 Rugby World Cup
I sat down with Philip Bahoshy, founder of MAGNiTT, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the realities of the startup world. We unpack the "Startup Valley of Death," exploring why founders fail, when to quit, and how to navigate burnout. Philip dives into M&A challenges, scarce exits, and the rising role of secondary transactions and IPO readiness. He also highlights scaling hurdles in fragmented markets, the talent crunch, and UAE-Saudi ecosystem dynamics. With sharp predictions for 2025—AI's rise, more IPOs, and deeper ties with Southeast Asia—this episode offers critical insights for founders and investors navigating today's uncertain venture landscape.
Headlines: - Abu Dhabi to Host $1 Billion Solar Farm for Crypto Mining- 84% of UAE and Saudi Employees Feel Connected to Their Companies- BlackRock eyes Middle East IPOs
Headlines:- ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft Team Up to Drive AI and Low-Carbon Innovations- Big Influx of Foreign Talent has Pushed Down Starting Salaries in the UAE- Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourist Spending, Hitting $36 Billion Milestone
- Truyền thông khu vực vùng Vịnh đưa tin đậm nét về chuyến thăm của Thủ tướng Chính phủ Phạm Minh Chính tới Các Tiểu vương quốc Ả-rập Thống nhất, Saudi Arabia và Qatar, với những kết quả nổi bật đạt được tại chuyến thăm. Chủ đề : truyền thông, vùng vịnh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support
Putin Receives Stunning Welcome In UAE, Saudi Arabia ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #CGTNAmerica #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #OsazuwaAkonedo #Putin #PutinRussian #Russia #UAE #VladimirPutin https://osazuwaakonedo.news/putin-receives-stunning-welcome-in-uae-saudi-arabia/07/12/2023/ Russia President, Vladimir Putin gets a grand welcome in the United Arab Emirates, UAE with a 21-gun salute and a stunning flypast by Al Fursan, the UAE AirAir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/osazuwaakonedo/message
Putin To Visit UAE, Saudi Arabia ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #HumanRights #Russia #UDHR75 #OsazuwaAkonedo,#Putin#Vladimir,#Ukraine,#UAE#SaudiArabia https://osazuwaakonedo.news/putin-to-visit-uae-saudi-arabia/05/12/2023/ Russian President, Vladimir Putin in a rare visit abroad since the start of war in Ukraine in 2022 will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi ArabiaArabia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/osazuwaakonedo/message
Israel's rapidly deteriorating relations with Russia contain a message for other Middle Eastern powers: attempting to remain on the sidelines of the conflict in Ukraine risks falling in between the cracks.
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Arab Digest editor William Law welcomes back the Baker Institute's Kristian Coates Ulrichsen for a conversation about how the UAE and Saudi Arabia are on the sidelines but acutely watching how talks to revive the nuclear deal with Iran are faring in Vienna. Also on the table: Yemen, Syria, the Biden White House and the growing competition between the two GCC neighbours on the economic front. Sign up NOW at ArabDigest.org for free to join the club and start receiving our daily newsletter & podcasts.
Kelley and Dan talk to the Quincy Institute's Middle East expert Annelle Sheline about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's seeming efforts to "reform" the Kingdom's authoritarianism — and whether those efforts are real, or not. In the first segment, we reunite with our old Empire Has No Clothes comrade Matt Purple to discuss recent violence in our own hemisphere: the recent assassination in Haiti, protests in Cuba, and the U.S. role in both.Read more from Annelle Sheline:The Saudi blockade on Yemen is a war crime, and only civilians suffer from itHow the growing UAE-Saudi rivalry could pay off for the United StatesRead more from Matt Purple: Not A Cold War But An Ideological Argument Subscribe at crashingthewarparty.substack.com
Antony Lowenstein parses the fog around UAE & Saudi's in Yemen, how it is connected to the chaos in Libya, the drone attack, and wider chaos of the Middle East
It was on the soccer pitch that 2022 World Cup host Qatar definitively shrugged off the UAE-Saudi-led economic and diplomatic boycott of the Gulf state as the crisis entered its third year with no prospect of resolution.
Having your daily dose of caffeine amongst the stars is no longer a dream. In this episode, we discuss a startup that wants to roast coffee in space. We also talk about the new UAE-Saudi digital currency that will be restricted to a few banks in each country and a new gadget that uses Wi-Fi to power smartphones. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are entering a new phase of co-operation. The two countries announced a [seven-point co-operation plan](www.thenational.ae/uae/uae-and-saudi-arabia-unveil-seven-point-co-operation-plan-including-new-cryptocurrency-1.815401) this week on money management for children, natural crises emergency plans and, perhaps most interestingly, a joint cryptocurrency. The move is the latest sign of strengthening ties between the two, and should open the door for easier business relations. It also strengthens the bond between the two countries as they look to face regional challenges in unity. We explain the deal in this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines.
MAIN - This week, Jaleesa covers the Tom Barrack story regarding the UAE/Saudi interference, Jordan gives an update on the NRA & Russia, and AG breaks down the latest on our good pal, Paul Manafort. Plus, a very special sabotage from journalist Scott Stedman. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this experimental episode format, Iyad gives his take on the dynamics of the UAE-Saudi alliance and the possibility of fractures appearing. Let us know your thoughts, and join the conversation on #ArabTyrantManual