BRICS+ Series: Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions Signal a New Phase in Global Investment Logic
At this year’s Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the tone around artificial intelligence and data
At this year’s Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the tone around artificial intelligence and data
Ethiopia is intentionally using mega-projects, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and forthcoming
When Kazakhstan quietly achieved the World Health Organisation’s goal of reducing premature mortality from non-communicable
Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing drive illustrates how strategic policy alignment between procurement, investment, and industrial innovation
Africa is experiencing a significant surge in artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing market valuations, emerging

A significant build-up in global oil inventories is projected to trigger a substantial drop

The European Commission has granted unconditional antitrust clearance for the proposed $1.44 billion merger between

History teaches that: Pandemics return, wars re-emerge, economies rise and fall, and new technologies disrupt

The South African government says it has received distress calls from 17 South African men

US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on South Africa, saying the country

Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) strategic push in the United States has received a significant boost

Trade in goods between Singapore and South Africa soared to US$1.4 billion in 2024, nearly

Artificial intelligence has become the newest frontier in global economic competition not only between companies,

In a striking realignment of global oil dynamics, the alliance of leading producers, OPEC+, signals

As the G20 approaches in November, great time and effort needs to be put into

This announcement represents more than a mere administrative adjustment; it signifies a transformation in how

South Africa faces a systemic skills crisis, not merely a lack of people. The current

Centre-right candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira has won Bolivia’s presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of

In the United Arab Emirates, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) lowered its base

Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders

On November 5 the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on

Global investment giant Goldman Sachs is intensifying its presence in the Middle East by establishing

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is intensifying efforts to levy taxes on Brazil’s

Ethiopia faces renewed instability as its relationship with Eritrea rapidly deteriorates, nearly seven years after

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) launched its Eastern Africa Regional Oil and Gas Market Report

A major consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has been awarded significant funding from

On 15 October 2025, Google South Africa, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language

As the geopolitical spotlight turns to India’s oil diplomacy, a deeper story emerges, one that

On the 10th of October, a new front in the global tech and trade struggle

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecast for the Middle East and

Over the past two years, the United States has intensified diplomatic and economic pressure on

The recent protests in Antananarivo, featuring placards declaring “France out” and “Rajoelina and Macron out”

A business engagement held on September 6th was central to Team South Africa’s program, explicitly

Across the continent, manufacturers are increasingly integrating automation, digitalisation, and data-driven intelligence into their operations.

In the second quarter of 2025, the global manufacturing sector demonstrated notable resilience. According to

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to structural transformation, as organisations worldwide rewire their operations

Ethiopia’s coffee exports saw a significant increase between July and September, with 113,542 tons shipped.

Brazil’s beef exports to China surged by 38.3% in September 2025, reaching 187,340 tonnes, according

In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, BRICS has emerged as a

An AI race with global stakes is unfolding in the Middle East. The United States,

Across the Gulf, national oil companies are rewriting the playbook on how energy infrastructure is

NextStar Energy (NSE), a joint venture between South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) and

Vietnam’s coffee industry is set to benefit from a surge in global coffee prices, presenting

This initiative is a collaborative undertaking involving Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC Ltd., which holds

As international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran’s nuclear activities, Iran is doubling down on its partnership

The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism

Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an

In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Nigeria, already Africa’s leading natural gas exporter, is embarking on a significant expansion of its

In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of
At this year’s Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the tone around artificial intelligence and data
Ethiopia is intentionally using mega-projects, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and forthcoming
When Kazakhstan quietly achieved the World Health Organisation’s goal of reducing premature mortality from non-communicable
Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing drive illustrates how strategic policy alignment between procurement, investment, and industrial innovation
Africa is experiencing a significant surge in artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing market valuations, emerging

A significant build-up in global oil inventories is projected to trigger a substantial drop

The European Commission has granted unconditional antitrust clearance for the proposed $1.44 billion merger between

History teaches that: Pandemics return, wars re-emerge, economies rise and fall, and new technologies disrupt

The South African government says it has received distress calls from 17 South African men

US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on South Africa, saying the country

Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) strategic push in the United States has received a significant boost

Trade in goods between Singapore and South Africa soared to US$1.4 billion in 2024, nearly

Artificial intelligence has become the newest frontier in global economic competition not only between companies,

In a striking realignment of global oil dynamics, the alliance of leading producers, OPEC+, signals

As the G20 approaches in November, great time and effort needs to be put into

This announcement represents more than a mere administrative adjustment; it signifies a transformation in how

South Africa faces a systemic skills crisis, not merely a lack of people. The current

Centre-right candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira has won Bolivia’s presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of

In the United Arab Emirates, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) lowered its base

Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders

On November 5 the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on

Global investment giant Goldman Sachs is intensifying its presence in the Middle East by establishing

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is intensifying efforts to levy taxes on Brazil’s

Ethiopia faces renewed instability as its relationship with Eritrea rapidly deteriorates, nearly seven years after

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) launched its Eastern Africa Regional Oil and Gas Market Report

A major consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has been awarded significant funding from

On 15 October 2025, Google South Africa, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language

As the geopolitical spotlight turns to India’s oil diplomacy, a deeper story emerges, one that

On the 10th of October, a new front in the global tech and trade struggle

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecast for the Middle East and

Over the past two years, the United States has intensified diplomatic and economic pressure on

The recent protests in Antananarivo, featuring placards declaring “France out” and “Rajoelina and Macron out”

A business engagement held on September 6th was central to Team South Africa’s program, explicitly

Across the continent, manufacturers are increasingly integrating automation, digitalisation, and data-driven intelligence into their operations.

In the second quarter of 2025, the global manufacturing sector demonstrated notable resilience. According to

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to structural transformation, as organisations worldwide rewire their operations

Ethiopia’s coffee exports saw a significant increase between July and September, with 113,542 tons shipped.

Brazil’s beef exports to China surged by 38.3% in September 2025, reaching 187,340 tonnes, according

In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, BRICS has emerged as a

An AI race with global stakes is unfolding in the Middle East. The United States,

Across the Gulf, national oil companies are rewriting the playbook on how energy infrastructure is

NextStar Energy (NSE), a joint venture between South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) and

Vietnam’s coffee industry is set to benefit from a surge in global coffee prices, presenting

This initiative is a collaborative undertaking involving Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC Ltd., which holds

As international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran’s nuclear activities, Iran is doubling down on its partnership

The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism

Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an

In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Nigeria, already Africa’s leading natural gas exporter, is embarking on a significant expansion of its

In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of

When Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met in

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that from 1 January 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers

President Xi Jinping called on the nation to persevere and move forward resolutely in the

Last week, a significant policy change occurred when former US President Donald Trump signed an

Three years into Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, Burkina Faso grapples with a tension between its

Africa’s burgeoning youth population, projected to exceed 830 million by 2050, presents a unique opportunity.

Egypt’s manufacturing landscape is entering a transformative phase, with Chinese investors at the forefront. The

Volkswagen Group expects a €5.1 billion ($5.98 billion) hit to 2025 profits after Porsche delayed

Global oil demand has continued its steady rise in 2025, averaging 104.4 million barrels per

Under the new agreement, travelers can book a single ticket for flights across both airlines’

eThekwini Municipality, which includes Durban, South Africa, is actively involved in the BRICS Partnership on

Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd has initiated legal proceedings in the Kuala Lumpur High

The United Arab Emirates’ rise as a leading investor and trade partner in Africa is

Politics is not confined to parliaments, manifestos, or ballot boxes; it is woven into the

Sales by South Korea’s five largest carmakers grew 5% in August 2025 to 111,523 units

As global energy majors streamline their portfolios and retreat from certain frontier plays, Africa’s independent

The launch of the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at a signing ceremony at

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionise industries and

Amazon’s $25 million stake in Colombian delivery company highlights its ambitions in Latin America, but

Recent discussions between the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Free Economic Zones

On Tuesday, the 9th of September 2025 Ethiopia is poised to open the Grand Ethiopian

Brazil has entered uncharted territory with the Supreme Court sentencing former president Jair Bolsonaro to

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a virtual BRICS Summit via video link from

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 summit in Johannesburg this November, the stakes

Russia and China have solidified a major strategic partnership with the signing of a legally

In the rapidly changing landscape of the global economy, data has emerged as a cornerstone—fueling

As the world witnesses the shifting tides of geopolitical influence, Africa stands at a crucial

As BRICS convenes its pivotal summit, in Kazan, Russia, Africa stands on the brink of

As BRICS nations gather in Kazan, Russia, for a groundbreaking summit, the focus turns to

As the world shifts towards a multipolar reality, BRICS has emerged as a crucial platform