Day: September 25, 2026

Meta is stepping up its push into consumer-focused AI agents and AI-powered wearable devices, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg describing the current period as a “wild time to be building”. Speaking at the company’s annual Connect conference, Zuckerberg said views remained divided over the future direction of the industry, arguing that the ultimate goal of superintelligence

The GCC economy is forecast to contract by 6.4% this year, after renewed escalation in the regional conflict disrupted Saudi Arabia’s oil export infrastructure, including damage to the critical East-West pipeline, and pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel. A rebound of 5.8% is projected for 2027 as energy markets gradually stabilise, according to the