We have previously addressed the topics of digital transformation and artificial intelligence and their role in reshaping the Gulf economies. However, the current phase of developments, accompanied by financial, economic, and geopolitical challenges, make it necessary to revisit this issue. This is not out of repetition, but from the perspective of its growing importance as one of the pillars of economic diversification and sustainable growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Reports from the World Bank indicate that Gulf economies have made significant progress in digital transformation in recent years, benefiting from substantial investments in technological infrastructure, particularly advanced communication networks, data centers, and computing power.
