Saudi service trade hit 540B riyals in 2023, up 7%. The service sector, crucial for global GDP & employment, is key for Saudi Arabia with investments in infrastructure.
Govt intervenes to avoid car loan firm losses after court ruling on hidden commissions. Firms face huge payouts, potentially disrupting market. Treasury aims to protect UK competitiveness.
OpenAI plans a $500B US AI infrastructure project, "Stargate," backed by global investors. Musk claims funding issues; Altman denies it. Project faces energy, foreign investor concerns.
Meta offers up to $5k to US creators joining Facebook/Instagram. Aims to lure them from other platforms (like TikTok). Must post Reels regularly.
LinkedIn is sued for allegedly sharing premium users' private data for AI training without consent, then changing policy. Lawsuit calls actions cover-up.
UK supermarkets (Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, etc.) oppose new inheritance tax on farms >£1m, fearing food security risks. Farmers may cut investment, OBR says.
