Merz Turns to the Gulf as Berlin Hunts New Energy and Security Allies

Merz Turns to the Gulf as Berlin Hunts New Energy and Security Allies

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has set his sights on the Gulf, opening a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with a clear message: Germany wants broader partnerships and fewer strategic blind spots. The trip is part of Berlin’s push to loosen its reliance on the United States and China by building …

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At WGS, PwC Middle East Maps a Playbook for Smarter, Faster, Future-Ready Governments

At WGS, PwC Middle East Maps a Playbook for Smarter, Faster, Future-Ready Governments

PwC Middle East used the World Governments Summit to roll out a trio of forward-looking reports aimed at helping governments adapt to a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, shifting trade routes, and rapidly changing workforce demands. The releases mark another chapter in PwC Middle East’s long-running collaboration with the summit, a partnership that has spanned …

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Border Enforcer Moves to the Bench as Senate Pushes Through New Judicial Picks

Border Enforcer Moves to the Bench as Senate Pushes Through New Judicial Picks

The U.S. Senate has approved two senior federal law-enforcement officials for lifetime judicial posts, a move that continues President Donald Trump’s drive to reshape the courts with figures closely aligned to his priorities. In Texas, Nicholas Ganjei—best known for steering an aggressive border crackdown—secured confirmation to a judgeship in the Southern District of the state …

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Court Slaps Fines on Attorneys After AI ā€œHallucinationsā€ Creep Into Patent Filings

Court Slaps Fines on Attorneys After AI ā€œHallucinationsā€ Creep Into Patent Filings

A federal judge in Kansas has handed down $12,000 in penalties after discovering that court submissions in a patent dispute were padded with quotations and legal citations that simply did not exist — inventions traced back to artificial intelligence. The sanctions stem from filings made on behalf of Lexos Media IP in its patent infringement …

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ā€œā€˜This Job Sucks’: Immigration Court Clash Costs Federal Attorney Her Postā€

ā€œā€˜This Job Sucks’: Immigration Court Clash Costs Federal Attorney Her Postā€

A blunt courtroom moment has ended a federal attorney’s temporary assignment in Minnesota, after she told a judge that the immigration work she was handling had become overwhelming and that court orders were not being followed. The U.S. Justice Department removed Julie Le from her posting after comments she made during a tense hearing in …

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Mubadala Secures €700+ Million Arbitration Victory in Signa Property Collapse

Mubadala Secures €700+ Million Arbitration Victory in Signa Property Collapse

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala has clinched a major arbitration award worth more than €700 million (around $825 million), tied to the dramatic downfall of Austria’s once-sprawling Signa real estate empire. The ruling adds Mubadala to a growing list of international investors and creditors trying to claw back losses from one of Europe’s most spectacular …

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Riyadh Takes the Lead as Saudi Shares Power Ahead of Gulf Rivals

Riyadh Takes the Lead as Saudi Shares Power Ahead of Gulf Rivals

Saudi Arabia’s stock market kicked off the year in commanding fashion, outpacing its Gulf peers as strong corporate results and renewed foreign investor access lit a fire under equities. According to a recent market review by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz), the Saudi equity index climbed 8.5% in January, driven by standout earnings from heavyweight companies …

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Orders Surge, Confidence Follows as UAE’s Non-Oil Economy Starts 2026 on the Front Foot

Orders Surge, Confidence Follows as UAE’s Non-Oil Economy Starts 2026 on the Front Foot

The UAE’s non-oil private sector kicked off the year with a clear sense of momentum, powered by a sharp rise in new business and steadier economic conditions across the market. January data showed activity expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, with the S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index climbing to 54.9, up …

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