AI Policy Clash: Trump played down the need for AI regulation, saying the U.S. must stay ahead of China, while major AI leaders warn rapid progress could be reckless. BRICS Tech & Trade: At the New Delhi BRICS summit, Modi urged action on “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals, while EEPC India pushed removing non-tariff barriers and smoothing payments in national currencies to boost cross-border engineering exports. Saudi Research & Healthcare: King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) reported it ran 48% of Saudi Arabia’s registered clinical trials in H1 2025 as research infrastructure expands. Logistics Digital Push: SAL Logistics signed an MoU with Huawei to use 5G, AI, cloud and green tech to digitalise logistics zones and explore a distribution hub. Saudi Industry Scale-Up: MAO unveiled its MAO Industrial Complex in the Eastern Province to manufacture scaffolding and related materials at large scale. Security & Shipping Pressure: Iran-Houthi tensions kept shipping in focus, with attacks near Hormuz and renewed Red Sea risks adding pressure to energy and trade routes. Riyadh Events: Money20/20 Middle East returns to Riyadh (Sept 14–16) to connect fintech leaders and startups.