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The Missing Number

7^th march 2026

● A Strong Year for Saudi Logistics, With Eyes on the Strait of Hormoz Now
● Saudi Arabia's Petrochemical Base Is a Biodegradable Advantage Waiting to Be Activated
● Financialization of GPUs in Saudi Arabia: The Missing Market at the Heart of the AI Economy

Topics of the Week

A Strong Year for Saudi Logistics, With Eyes on the Strait of Hormoz Now

Western logistics stocks endured a turbulent twelve months shaped by two distinct shocks. The first came in April 2025, when the announcement of sweeping US reciprocal tariffs triggered a broad sell-off across the sector. Prolonged tariff uncertainty weighed heavily on manufacturers, retailers, and logistics operators alike, with levies disrupting cost structures across much of the year.

Saudi Arabia's Petrochemical Base Is a Biodegradable Advantage Waiting to Be Activated

The biodegradable materials sector is no longer a story about environmental conscience. It is becoming a story about industrial economics — and Saudi Arabia has compelling reasons to pay close attention. Global demand for bioplastics and biodegradable materials is projected to exceed $40 billion by 2030, growing at nearly 10% annually.

Financialization of GPUs in Saudi Arabia: The Missing Market at the Heart of the AI Economy

Saudi Arabia could find itself in a rare position to create the financial infrastructure that transforms raw computing power into something markets can trade and investors can own. Graphics processing units drive the economics of artificial intelligence, yet the financial system has never properly absorbed them.