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    UAE and U.S. midterms

    • Assessment of a possible Democratic win influencing UAE standing
    • Channels with Republican and Democratic candidates
    • Campaign support?
    • Concerns surrounding defense, AI cooperation, and Sudan

  • Spotlight

    KSA: HUMAIN's eyed acquisitions

    • European and Asian AI firms considered
    • The AI capabilities eyed
    • Control strategies for small and large AI firms, budget allocated
    • Most suitable option for a major European investment

    Qatar: Emir Tamim assesses state institutions amid regional tensions

    • Defense Ministry, State Security, and Civil Defense
    • Foreign Ministry and negotiating team
    • Finance Ministry and QIA
    • Measures to be taken
    • Spending priorities
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