Author: Maaiz el-Kamel

The Washington Post has reported that China is building a military base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to leaked classified documents. The documents show that the UAE has allowed China to build a logistics storage site, while Chinese military personnel have been spotted at two UAE military bases, where the UAE operates drones and ballistic missile defence systems. US officials are concerned that a Chinese base in the UAE could jeopardise sensitive US military activities in the Middle East. In December 2021, the UAE announced that it had halted Chinese construction at the Khalifa Port after US officials…

Fawaz Gruosi lives a life of duplicitous duality: he has managed a career as a famed jewelry designer to the stars while simultaneously being at the center of one of the largest money laundering schemes in modern history on behalf of his benefactor, Isabel dos Santos. Dos Santos, daughter of the late Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, is currently wanted by Angolan prosecutors for widespread embezzlement and fraud, having stolen billions of dollars’ in assets from the Angolan state. Dos Santos has denied the embezzlement charges and claims she is the victim of a political “witch-hunt”. She continues to live…

The rise of technological advancements in the Middle East has spun across all sectors, with financial technology becoming a trademark for innovation. The fintech sector has become one of the most important industries in the world, gaining the attention of entrepreneurs, investors and governments. Every year the industry witnesses unprecedented growth by doubling the number of investments and players participating in the sector. This year, the region experienced startup funding in millions, innovation programs for the masses, and development strategies at national levels. Saudi Arabia is one of the most active countries in the Middle East and the world, as…