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Drop Site Daily: September 19, 2025

The support for Qatar after Israel’s attack on a Hamas compound in Doha was notable, given that many of the same countries had embargoed it in 2017.

The US tech giant is planning four digital infrastructure hubs in Africa to connect its newest underwater fiber-optic cables for the continent.

Gulf investors have poured capital into African resources to secure the minerals critical for the energy transition and data centers.

Majid Al Futtaim's move comes as big Western franchises have struggled in the region amid customer boycotts tied to Israel's war in Gaza.

UAE companies are inking deals across Europe, including in Hungary, Italy, France, and Greece.

One analyst said that while the pact can’t replace American military power in the region, it sends the message that Saudi Arabia has options.

‘Very simply, if the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out of that war,’ Trump said.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact while Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi, and the UAE agreed to boost intelligence sharing.