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In this newsletter, we have stories about a softening stance in the US Senate on a potential Saudi-US treaty, a surprise rise in UAE-Israel trade, prospects for OPEC, and a rising aluminum giant.
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A radical idea to make the UAE an AI innovation hub
A tech sandbox where copyright law doesn’t exist is one idea discussed by investors, making the Emirates more attractive than the US.
Devarya Ruparelia/Unsplash
Senators in both parties open to treaty vote on US-Saudi defense pact
If the next administration can clinch a deal with Riyadh, it will likely take a lot: an end to the Israel-Hamas war, momentum toward a Palestinian state — and 67 Senate votes.
Saudi Press Agency via Reuters
The deeper question haunting OPEC
The oil-producers group meets in December. Analysts want to know if it will cut or raise production. But more vexing challenges are lurking.
Leonhard Foeger/Reuters
Saudi Arabia is betting big on Egypt
After decades of providing cash assistance, the kingdom will invest $5 billion in companies and projects that promise yield.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly meet in Riyadh. Saudi Press Agency
Silent anniversary of Abraham Accords, despite record trade
Diplomatic ties between the UAE and Israel generated economic opportunities that persist, even during an unpopular war.
Tom Brenner/Reuters
Welcome to Semafor Gulf
Semafor’s latest expansion will chart what’s happening right now in the Arabian Peninsula, one of the greatest stories in the world.
The UAE wants to transform climate finance by capping its own returns
ALTÉRRA, the UAE’s $30 billion climate-focused fund, is attracting global fund managers to finance green projects in developing countries
Gulf governments may prefer Trump, but they can’t afford him
Inside the spread between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Harvard-educated technocrat named Jordan PM after government resigns
A palace aide to King Abdullah II, Jafar Hassan takes the role after an Islamist party made significant gains at the kingdom’s recent parliamentary election.
How the UAE got the US to bless its AI ambitions
The country’s effort to secure its data centers from the prying eyes of China was a multi-year effort that culminated with a groundbreaking Microsoft deal.
US closer to green lighting Nvidia chips for Saudi Arabia
The kingdom has been working to address national security concerns about its ties to China.
To woo China, Saudi Arabia may accept yuan for oil
The kingdom wants to forge closer ties with China despite its rivalry with the US, a major ally.
Consulting giant APCO’s Israel ties spark internal strife
Employees at APCO in the Gulf are demanding answers from executives about the influential advisory firm’s dealings with an Israeli defense contractor.
Netanyahu’s border stance emerges as key obstacle in ceasefire deal
The Israeli prime minister insisted that maintaining control of Gaza’s border with Egypt is essential to the country’s future.
Saudi Arabia’s MBS voices assassination worries as Israel negotiations continue
The crown prince’s comments come as the kingdom is negotiating formalizing diplomatic ties with Israel.
High-stakes peace talks for Gaza, Sudan conflicts off to difficult start
So far, meaningful progress toward securing peace deals in the Middle East and Africa has proven elusive even as the threat of wider wars looms.
Semafor launches in the Middle East, appoints editorial leadership and expands global mission
Semafor will launch in the Middle East this September, marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy, following its success in the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa.
Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to dominate mining
As oil demand declines, the kingdom is preparing to tap a $2.5 trillion trove of clean energy metals.