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Melissa Hancock

Melissa Hancock is the author of Gulf Brief – Fortune's weekly newsletter which spotlights the investment trends and business opportunities that matter across the region. Melissa has specialized in covering the region for 20 years, during which time she has worked for a range of well-known publications including AGBI, MEED, Forbes Middle East and MEES. She also served as MENA Editor for The Banker, the FT’s monthly banking magazine.

How Dubai is using data and AI to build the city of the future
Middle East
How Dubai is using data and AI to build the city of the future
By Melissa HancockOctober 28, 2026
Global AI leaders gather in Dubai as the emirate expands its ambitions 
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Global AI leaders gather in Dubai as the emirate expands its ambitions 
By Melissa HancockOctober 28, 2026
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
Middle East
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
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Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
A growing security premium threatens Saudi Arabia’s investment project 
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A growing security premium threatens Saudi Arabia’s investment project 
By Melissa HancockOctober 14, 2026
‘The secret world of secondaries’: How a niche area of finance is emerging as a new liquidity engine in the Gulf
Middle East
‘The secret world of secondaries’: How a niche area of finance is emerging as a new liquidity engine in the Gulf
By Melissa HancockOctober 7, 2026
Saudi’s economic transformation collides with war and falling FDI 
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Saudi’s economic transformation collides with war and falling FDI 
By Melissa HancockOctober 7, 2026
From IPO boom to standoff: Saudi Arabia’s capital markets ambitions meet a reluctant investor base 
Middle East
From IPO boom to standoff: Saudi Arabia’s capital markets ambitions meet a reluctant investor base 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 30, 2026
From rift to rapprochement: Saudi-UAE reset over Yemen 
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From rift to rapprochement: Saudi-UAE reset over Yemen 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 30, 2026
Satellites, Security and Sovereign Cash: Inside the UAE’s Space Strategy
Middle East
Satellites, Security and Sovereign Cash: Inside the UAE’s Space Strategy
By Melissa HancockSeptember 23, 2026
Trump faces Gulf pressure for diplomacy as world leaders gather in New York  
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Trump faces Gulf pressure for diplomacy as world leaders gather in New York  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 23, 2026
The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?  
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The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
Middle East
The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
Saudi’s Humain turns to outside investment as the kingdom reins in fiscal spending 
Middle East
Saudi’s Humain turns to outside investment as the kingdom reins in fiscal spending 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 9, 2026
Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
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Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 9, 2026
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