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Deepfakes pose growing threat to GCC as AI technology advances: Experts

2 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Security professionals are raising alarm over the rising sophistication of deepfake technology and its potential impact on countries across the GCC, as artificial intelligence tools become more accessible and harder to detect.
Firms steam into Saudi Arabia as visa reforms accelerate foreign investment

2 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a surge in foreign business investment as recent regulatory reforms, visa liberalization, and economic incentives transform the Kingdom into an increasingly attractive destination for global corporations to base their headquarters. Companies from tech giants to service providers are establishing regional headquarters in the oil-rich nation, drawn by its strategic location, large market, and ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
Saudi Arabia construction tops $1.5 trillion as Kingdom presses ahead with ‘giga projects’

2 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Saudi Arabia has emerged as the world leader in mega construction projects, with a massive $1.5 trillion in active developments and “giga projects” transforming the Kingdom’s landscape and economic future, according to a new industry report. For more news on Saudi Arabia, visit our dedicated page.
Former Shin Bet head says Gaza war ‘no longer serves Israel’s national objectives’

3 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

The former head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service and commander-in-chief of the Israeli navy has called for an immediate end to the Gaza conflict, saying that Israel has “achieved all the military goals” and that continuing the war risks further endangering hostages while undermining the country’s strategic interests.
Two MERS deaths reported in Saudi Arabia: WHO

3 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Nine new cases of MERS, including two deaths, have been reported in Saudi Arabia, according to the World Health Organization The cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – a disease typically transmitted by camels – were reported between March 1 and April 21, 2025, according to the WHO. Among the nine cases, a cluster of seven cases were identified in Riyadh, including six health and care workers who acquired the infection from caring for a single infected patient.
Trump’s Middle East tour: Can the US President end the Gaza war?

3 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a high-stakes Middle East, focusing on visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while conspicuously bypassing Israel amid growing tensions over Gaza and Iran, with experts telling Al Arabiya English the tour comes at a critical moment for the region. Trumps visit comes as Israel is intensifying its Gaza offensive following a collapsed ceasefire, and Iran standing at the threshold of potential nuclear weapons development capacity.
Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification positions Kingdom as global heavyweight: IMF

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification strategy has positioned the Kingdom to compete directly with advanced economies as foreign direct investment rises, traditional oil dependency diminishes and the women’s workforce more than doubles, according to a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official.
UAE using AI, space tech to revolutionize, ramp-up cloud seeding operations

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

The UAE is revolutionizing its cloud seeding program from experimental technology into a data-driven operation using AI and space tech that forms a critical component of the nation’s water security strategy, according to experts at the country’s leading space technology company.
Dubai Airport ‘better equipped’ one year after historic floods: CEO

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Dubai Airports is now “even better equipped” to handle extreme weather events following last year’s unprecedented flooding that disrupted operations at one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, its chief executive has said. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Can Gaza rise from war’s ashes? Experts offer reconstruction blueprint

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

As Gaza continues to suffer the devastating effects of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, experts have outlined an ambitious vision for rebuilding Palestinian infrastructure and creating a sustainable future for its residents. However, they have warned that it will take decades to reconstruct the besieged enclave. A report titled ‘A Spatial Vision for Palestine: A Long-Term Plan That Can Begin Now,’ led by experts at the US think tank RAND, offers a detailed roadmap for Palestinian development.