India, July 29 -- At the geographic center of the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is changing fast with technology. From being defined by oil wealth, the GCC is now looking to a new frontier: leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology to propel an economy diversified and knowledge-based.

With its national vision plans like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the UAE's Centennial 2071, the convergence of AI and chip technology is not only a trend-it's a strategic imperative.

This article explains how the GCC is embedding AI and semiconductor innovation into its digital strategy, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities for global leadership.

GCC's digital aspirations

The GCC's digital aspirati...