The Gulf Sovereigns: Masters of Power
How Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar Are Redefining Global Influence in the 21st Century
By Driss Effina
Strategic Edition
A historic power shift is unfolding.
No longer passive oil monarchies, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are reshaping global geopolitics through artificial intelligence, sovereign wealth power, military modernization, and strategic neutrality between Washington and Beijing.
The Gulf is not adapting to the new world order.
It is designing it.
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About the author
Dr. Driss Effina is a distinguished economist, prolific author, and geopolitical strategist ‎whose work explores the intersections of power, economics, governance, and global ‎transformation. Holder of a PhD in Economic Sciences, an Engineering Degree in ‎Statistics, and a Master’s in Capital Markets, he has dedicated more than two ‎decades to advancing economic research, shaping public policy, and producing works ‎of strategic analysis that have reached readers in over 40 countries.‎
The Gulf Sovereigns: Masters of Power is the definitive geopolitical analysis of the three most consequential leaders of the 21st century and the Gulf states they are transforming into global superpowers.
The Gulf is no longer a passive player in global politics. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are now commanding the world stage with a level of influence that is both unprecedented and deliberate. At the helm of this transformation stand three remarkable figures: Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) of Saudi Arabia, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, and Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) of the UAE.
No longer merely oil-rich monarchies bound by tradition, these three nations are now leading in the sectors that will define the future — artificial intelligence, digital finance, space exploration, renewable energy, and military technology. Their strategies will not only determine the trajectory of their nations but will redefine global power dynamics for decades to come.
Drawing on rigorous political science, economic analysis, and strategic intelligence, Driss Effina reveals the full scope of how these three sovereigns are simultaneously competing and cooperating to reshape the Middle East — and the world order itself.
The work investigates several key questions:
– How are MBS, Tamim, and MBZ playing Washington and Beijing against each other?
– Can Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 succeed — or will it collapse under its own ambitions?
– Who will win the Gulf power game by 2040 — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or the UAE?
From NEOM’s trillion-dollar gamble to Qatar’s energy dominance after Ukraine, from the Abraham Accords to the AI arms race, this book delivers a sweeping, data-driven portrait of the new world order being forged in the Gulf.
Perfect for readers interested in Middle East geopolitics, Gulf strategy, energy economics, global power, and the future of the international order.
Key Themes
• MBS, Tamim, and MBZ: three leaders, three visions, one new world order
• Saudi Vision 2030, Qatar’s gas supremacy, and the UAE’s tech ambitions
• The U.S.–China rivalry and how Gulf leaders are playing both sides
• The AI arms race and the race for post-oil dominance
• The 2040 scenario: who will emerge as the ultimate Gulf power?
| Theme: |
Geopolitics, AI Strategy, Energy Power, Gulf Leadership |
|---|---|
| Author: |
Driss Effina |
| Age Group: |
16+ |
| Pages: |
~450 |
| Language: |
English |
| Format: |
eBook / PDF / Print |
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