The AI Arms Race in the Gulf: How War is Accelerating Demand for Next-Gen Energy & Intelligence

Cheap Energy Isn’t Enough: How Conflict Is Forcing Gulf States to Bet Considerable on AI Dr. Olivia Bennett May 25, 2026 For decades, the Gulf’s energy dominance relied on one simple equation: abundant reserves plus low costs equals global market control. But that formula is breaking down. Rising geopolitical tensions, shifting energy demand patterns and … Read more

4 UAE Tankers Pass Through Strait of Hormuz With Disabled Locators

UAE Smuggles Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions By Linda Park | Technology & Geopolitics Editor | May 7, 2026 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allegedly dispatched four oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most strategically critical maritime chokepoints—with their automatic identification system (AIS) transponders disabled, according … Read more