Strategy

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change across industries and geographies. 'AI Dispatch' tracks the week’s key developments in the fast-evolving global AI landscape.

Behind the multibillion-dollar payout, OpenAI is confronting significant strategic and operational challenges.

The AI startup has signed at least 5 major computing, infrastructure, and financial expansion deals this year alone.

In the Gulf region, tensions that escalated in February 2026 have not halted hiring activities; however, the process has become more protracted, selective, and contingent.

Meanwhile, shareholders call for tighter oversight for AI applications in surveillance and military applications.