Opinion

Are Rising Living Costs Changing Life in Gulf Countries?

Published: 4 June 2026 — Analysis of economic, social and policy effects across the GCC The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Mahmoud

Why NEOM Could Change the Future of Smart Cities Forever

Ambition meets technology: how Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project is attempting to rewrite the rules for urban design, sustainability and governance

Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Mahmoud

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Everyday Life in the Gulf

Across the Gulf region, governments, businesses, and citizens are adopting AI-powered tools that are changing how people travel, work, access

Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Mahmoud