04 Nov 2026. OpenAI has signed deals to deploy its models across UAE sectors including energy and government, as Sam Altman visits the country as part of a $20 billion fundraising round. Inception42 CEO Ashish Koshy explains what the agreements mean in practice. Plus, Oxford Economics’ Azad Zangana examines what the US midterms could mean for the Gulf’s recovery. GymNation’s Rory McEntee reveals a new AED 1 million investment programme for wellness startups. And happy at work, but not fulfilled? 75% of UAE employees are satisfied with their jobs, but only 25% feel fulfilled, Dr Mona Hammami, UAE head of Oliver Wyman explains.