The Zayed National Museum’s December 2025 opening and the arrival of Art Basel Qatar and Frieze Abu Dhabi mark the Middle East’s re-emergence as a global art capital—bridging heritage, diplomacy, and luxury.

Sustainability becomes the new measure of sophistication.

China is expected to retain control of the global rare-earth supply chain for at least another decade, reinforcing its leverage over industries critical to technology, energy, and defense. As Beijing tightens export rules, Western efforts to diversify remain years behind.

Artificial intelligence has outgrown Earth. NVIDIA’s next mission takes computing power into orbit, redefining what infrastructure- and investment- mean in the age of AI.

The EU and India unveil a new strategic agenda linking trade, technology, and innovation- reshaping the flow of global wealth and influence.

In a historic move, the world’s top conservation body has voted to explore genetic engineering in the wild — signaling a new era where science may intervene directly to preserve species. From malaria-resistant mosquitoes to the revival of extinct wolves, the IUCN’s decision redefines the boundaries between innovation and nature.

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