AI-first finance: The Gulf as a global testbed for fintech, and what it takes to win

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most advanced testbeds for AI-enabled financial ...
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Japan reportedly to begin deep-sea rare earth mud extraction trial; Chinese expert says project viability faces prohibitive costs and slim prospects

Japan is set to launch the world's first experimental extraction of so-called "rare earth mud" within its exclusive economic zone on Sunday, according to multiple Japanese media reports. The Japanese ...