It is a time of great geopolitical changes in the Gulf. It has been evident for some time that the dynamics between the major Middle Eastern players are indeed undergoing profound changes. Factors to consider in this evolving equation naturally include relations with Israel and the Palestinian cause, but they’re not limited to them. The rush to digitalization and AI, the development of new technological ecosystems, combined with the security concerns of the Gulf monarchies, are creating a certain divergence between the models and strategic objectives of state actors in the Arab region. Among them, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and