Tag: Government

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The UAE’s Choreographed Crypto Journey Is Paying Off

Emirates' new crypto payment option for flights reveals how UAE regulators built the licensing infrastructure that let a government body, an airline and a retailer launch digital-asset payments within weeks....

September 18, 2026 / Lana Makhzoumi, Anupama Chand
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Trade, Tariffs and the Midterms: 3 Things Business Leaders Should Watch

APCO's trade policy experts unpack why control of Congress won't reshape the administration's tariff agenda, and what companies should watch across Canada, India and China ahead of the midterms....

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In-Depth Merger Control: The Increasing 'Politicisation' of Merger Control and the Role of Government Affairs

Merger control has become increasingly politicised worldwide, with the US, EU and UK all shifting antitrust and competition policy to serve domestic growth and industrial goals, raising new stakes for dealmakers and their advisers....

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Healthy Ageing Requires Healthy Brains: Why Alzheimer’s Must Move up the GCC Policy Agenda

Rising dementia rates across the Gulf threaten workforce productivity, caregiving systems and health infrastructure, making earlier detection, caregiver support and coordinated care pathways urgent policy priorities for GCC governments....

September 14, 2026 / Jumana Nabulsi
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Q&A: July is a Big Month for Trade: What’s Coming Next?

U.S. trade policy enters a pivotal stretch as USMCA renegotiations extend into 2027, shifting tariff strategies replace expiring measures, and ongoing regulatory actions and enforcement signal continued complexity for businesses over the summer....

June 25, 2026 / Peter Cuomo
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India's Trade Compass: Dependence, Diversification and Diplomacy

India is shifting from trade caution to strategic engagement, driven by geopolitical pressures, supply chain vulnerabilities, and economic ambition—reshaping global partnerships through targeted agreements and a four-pillar approach to diversification, resilience, and growth....

June 25, 2026 / Kartikey Misra
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Playing the Long Game: Mexico's Opening in the USMCA Revision

USMCA’s July 1 milestone launches a months-long review shaping North American trade. Mexico seeks stability and renewal while leveraging tougher rules and nearshoring trends to attract investment despite U.S. pressure on tariffs and content requirements....

June 25, 2026 / Diego de Leon Segovia
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From Digital Bureaucracy to Invisible Government

After a decade of digitization, Gulf governments are advancing toward agentic AI, shifting from online transactions to autonomous, frictionless service delivery that anticipates needs, reduces bureaucracy, and redefines how public institutions operate....

June 25, 2026 / Yomna Kamel
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How Agentic AI Could Turn Bureaucracy into a Competitive Advantage

As competition shifts from access to execution, governments are using agentic AI and process simplification to reduce friction, accelerate approvals and reshape how businesses evaluate where to invest and operate....

June 25, 2026 / Yomna Kamel
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Safe Passage? What Does Trump’s Deal Mean for the Strait of Hormuz 

Iran’s shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz triggered global economic shock, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities. While a tentative reopening deal offers relief, markets face lasting volatility and a shift toward alternative trade routes....

June 25, 2026 / Mohamed Bahaa, Eddie Taylor