Across the GCC, digital transformation is evolving beyond service modernization to focus on trust, sovereignty, and secure digital infrastructure. As governments expand digital services, experts say the communication layer remains a critical blind spot, with many institutions still relying on channels not designed for high-trust interactions.
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Dubai-based architectural and engineering consultancy Access Consult is entering a new phase of growth after delivering 800+ projects across the UAE over the past 27 years. The firm’s fully integrated in-house model supports developers and public sector clients with end-to-end services from concept design and approvals to construction supervision and project handover, while its digital delivery systems help accelerate timelines and streamline project execution across the region.
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Saudi Industrial Export Co. (SIEC) has terminated its planned acquisition of Advanced Energy for Trading and Contracting after due diligence and feasibility studies failed to meet the company’s expectations and strategic objectives.
Oil prices jumped as Middle East tensions escalated, with Brent briefly topping $80 amid fears of supply disruption. Brent traded near $79 and WTI above $72, with analysts warning prolonged instability could push prices toward $100 despite planned OPEC+ output hikes.






















