Iranian Attacks Need Not Change the Gulf’s AI Ambitions
The Impact of the Iran War on the Gulf’s Grand AI Plans
The Impact of the Iran War on the Gulf’s Grand AI Plans
When Iranian drone strikes hit two of Amazon’s data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in early March, amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, much of the media’s reflex was to declare it the end of the Gulf’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. That read is misguided, and it misses why what Iran was trying to accomplish failed.
AI, the Gulf, and the US: A Primer
AI, the Gulf, and the US: A Primer
The Gulf states are betting big on artificial intelligence (AI). Their motive is simple: While hydrocarbons will remain part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future, the revenue and influence tied to crude are already beginning to diminish. AI is not just about technology; it is a hedge, and potentially a new foundation for sustaining and even increasing their power in the rapidly shifting world order.
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The GCC AI Stack: A Roadmap for Gulf Leadership in the Global Technology Race
The GCC AI Stack: A Roadmap for Gulf Leadership in the Global Technology Race
The Middle East Institute (MEI) was pleased to host the launch of The GCC AI Stack, a new report by MEI Senior Fellow Mohammed Soliman.
Realigning US-Saudi Relations for the 21st Century
Realigning US-Saudi Relations for the 21st Century
Critical Minerals, the Middle East, and the Future of Global Supply Chains
Critical Minerals, the Middle East, and the Future of Global Supply Chains
The Biden Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges
The Biden Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges
The Current Cyber Threat Landscape of the Middle East
The Current Cyber Threat Landscape of the Middle East
The Middle East and Navigating the U.S.-China Tech Cold War
The Middle East and Navigating the U.S.-China Tech Cold War
Book Talk | Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology with Chris Miller
Book Talk | Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology with Chris Miller
Climate Tech: Leveraging Data to Mitigate Climate Risks
Climate Tech: Leveraging Data to Mitigate Climate Risks
Global Repercussions: Exporting the Israeli Surveillance Model
Global Repercussions: Exporting the Israeli Surveillance Model
Life Under Digital Occupation: The Global Implications of the Israeli Surveillance State
Life Under Digital Occupation: The Global Implications of the Israeli Surveillance State
Cyber War and Cyber Peace: Past and Future Cyber Clashes in the Middle East
Cyber War and Cyber Peace: Past and Future Cyber Clashes in the Middle East
State-of-Play for Middle East Cybersecurity Leaders
State-of-Play for Middle East Cybersecurity Leaders
The Cyber Domain in the Middle East: Implications for Business, Security, and Society
The Cyber Domain in the Middle East: Implications for Business, Security, and Society
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