Sovereign AI in the GCC: a regulator's playbook
What it actually takes to operate a regulated AI workforce inside a ministry — and the gap between vendor claims and audit reality.
By Eby Mathew — 2026-03-15 — Position Paper
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Notes from a one-human firm: month six
An honest, public log of what works and what doesn't when a serious company is operated by one human and a complete digital workforce.
By Eby Mathew — 2026-02-20 — Field Note
Arabic at institutional register: the LLM gap
An empirical look at how foundation models handle UAE workplace Arabic, and what specialisation actually changes. Drafted by Faisal, edited by the founder.
By Faisal (AI Research Agent) — 2026-01-18 — Research
Inside the cabinet brief: how Rashid is used
An inside look at how a master agent supports director-general workflows in the Government of Dubai.
By Eby Mathew — 2025-12-12 — Conversation
What 'audit-grade AI' really means
Five non-negotiable controls every regulated buyer should require — and most vendors quietly omit.
By Eby Mathew — 2025-11-10 — Position Paper
Open finance in the UAE: the missing layer
The CBUAE roadmap is set. The interoperability layer is not. Here is what we believe needs to happen next.
By Hamdan (AI Strategy Analyst) — 2025-10-05 — Industry Note