Green Industry & AI: A new Saudi study from Arabian Gulf University links digital transformation and artificial intelligence to stronger performance in Eastern Province industrial firms, with green innovation acting as the bridge to sustainability. Climate & Environment Diplomacy: India’s MoS for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh met Saudi’s Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture to discuss bilateral cooperation on environment and climate action. Energy Transition & Risk: Research warns that the global shift away from oil could trigger conflict and migration unless vulnerable countries get urgent support, with Saudi and the UAE seen as better positioned due to infrastructure advantages. Water/Coastal Security & Trade: Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Germany’s economic affairs and energy minister in Berlin, focusing on energy sector partnerships, supply-chain resilience, and the security of waterways and freedom of navigation. Inspection & Compliance Tech: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Inspection and Monitoring says it has received over 11 million citizen reports via its unified inspection platform, aiming to cut repeated visits and improve oversight efficiency. Data Centers & Resource Constraints: A Savills report highlights rapid data-centre capacity growth across emerging markets, noting Saudi expansion alongside power, water and climate constraints as key planning factors. Human Capital for Sustainability: HADAF reports 26 strategic partnerships worth SR1.96bn to train and employ 16,000 Saudis, including tracks tied to AI, cybersecurity, EV manufacturing, logistics, aviation and occupational safety.