Commentary: Middle East needs sustainable security, not just deterrence to regional conflicts Food and water security also present challenges, as the region imports nearly 85% of its food requirements, and 60% of the region’s population depends on transboundary water basin
Why connectivity will drive AI’s next wave of innovation National AI strategies, investment, cloud expansion, data sovereignty priorities, energy resources and the region’s strategic geography are converging to create the foundations of a global AI and digital infrastructure hub
The era of physical AI and the role of flash storage Humanoid robots are projected to reach 1.4m units by mid 2030s and the figure may be revised upward
Apple’s foldable iPhone: Prices in UAE, what to expect from September 9 launch John Ternus leads his first Apple launch as the iPhone 18 is delayed to 2027, while a foldable Ultra and two Pro models take centre stage on September 9
Commentary: From Hiroshima to Iran, nuclear non-proliferation matters more than ever Japan has long positioned nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation as one of its highest policy priorities and has exercised leadership in the international community in this field
Digital, intelligent transformation brings new opportunities for China’s economic and social uplift Driven by the rapid development of AI, the country is steadily moving towards a new stage of high-quality development
Why are Chinese robots both affordable and highly capable? Chinese-made humanoid robots are significantly less expensive than their Western counterparts
‘Seafood’ grown in Xinjiang’s desert hits local dinner tables The transformation of desert land into an aquaculture base represents a win-win outcome in both ecological restoration and economic development
Commentary: From Oman to Iran, Strait of Hormuz remains central to Gulf security For centuries, Hormuz served as the gateway to the Gulf and a theatre of imperial rivalry. Control over the strait meant control over the trade routes linking India, East Africa, Iran and Iraq
Commentary: Strait of Hormuz is trapped between geopolitics and legal vacuum The absence of Iranian and American commitment to UNCLOS means that the principle of 'transit passage', which protects navigation in international straits, cannot be invoked legally
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