Saudi Arabia deploys region’s first industrial quantum computer: What to know

The announcement significantly boosts Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from oil by the end of the decade.

Saudi Arabia

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The National Museum of Qatar marks 50 years of legacy

Also this week: Saint Levant, Mo Amer and Grand Auto Show.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

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Darb Al Saai bursts to life with the Fereej Arts & Design Festival

Plus: Mathaf’s 'we refuse_d,' the MIA Bazaar, and pop hits by the Philharmonic.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Meet the Silicon Valley-linked AI startup targeting Gulf’s costly inefficiencies 

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh, formerly a director at Silicon Valley’s Scale AI, shares how he spotted an opportunity to automate complex workflows that could reduce inefficiencies potentially worth over $10 billion across the Gulf's airports, ports, construction and the energy sector.

United Arab Emirates

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Qatar Museums revives the spirit of MF Husain

Also this week: seafaring elegance, coffee rituals, family fairs and camel pride.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Analysis

UK chases elusive GCC trade deal that could boost exports, economic links

A new charm offensive at Saudi Arabia's flagship investment conference has fueled optimism that a UK-GCC trade pact, under negotiation since 2022, could soon be completed.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Analysis

How Gulf states are powering Turkey’s Eurofighter ambitions

After years of political deadlock over the sale of Eurofighters to Turkey, Ankara appears to be nearing success with pending deals for new and secondhand versions of the aircraft.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

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China getting ahead in the Gulf

China’s Vice President Han Zheng is visiting Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week before traveling to Qatar to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development Nov. 3-5.

By Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

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Doha artists trace worlds in flux

Also this week: living archives, hair couture, oud trails and desert horizons.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Qatar slams US lawmaker over allegations of funding anti-Israel protests: What to know

Rep. Randy Fine criticized Qatar for allegedly backing Gaza war-related protests at American universities after the Pentagon said Qatari pilots would start training in the US, leading to a denial and rebuke from Doha.

Qatar

Analysis

Turkey strengthens defense, energy ties following Erdogan’s Gulf tour

The Turkish president’s Gulf tour saw the signing of over a dozen agreements to strengthen military ties, diversify energy sources and expand economic partnerships amid regional instability.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

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Doha welcomes back Lusail Winter Wonderland

Also this week: tiara artistry, high-speed karting, shaabi rhythms and herb-inspired art.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture