Welcome to “GCC-US Power Moves,” the podcast where business, investments, and high-stakes strategy collide across two of the world’s most ambitious regions: the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States of America. From corporate boardrooms in Saudi Arabia to investor dinners in Florida, Miret Padovani goes beyond the headlines to decode what’s really shaping deals and opportunity flows between these regions. Whether you’re scaling a concept or scouting your next market, “GCC-US Power Moves” is your competitive edge.
What G42, Diriyah, and AI Deals Reveal About Gulf Strategy
G42 and Diriyah were named among TIME’s 100 most influential companies. Sam Altman and Brad Smith attended an AI summit in Abu Dhabi. Alef Education is working with Microsoft and Core42 to bring AI-powered learning to more countries. In this episode, I walk through what these three recent stories tell us about how the UAE and Saudi Arabia are driving global influence, through infrastructure, tech, and education.
30 Jun 2025
Boots on Sand - The US Military Bases in the Gulf
Why does the US have a military presence in every Gulf country? In this episode, we break down the strategic logic behind the American military footprint in the GCC, what’s really being traded behind the scenes, and how the Gulf states are using these bases for leverage beyond defense.
23 Jun 2025
From Oil to AI - How the GCC-US Power Moves Started
Once a transactional alliance, the GCC-US relationship has turned into one of the most powerful partnerships shaping the modern world. In this episode, we trace the history of this relationship, from early oil deals and wartime diplomacy to military bases and global investments.
16 Jun 2025
Saudi Capital and US Tech Shaping AI
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse. In this episode, we break down six major deals between the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund-backed startup Humain and US tech giants Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Cisco, AWS, and Luma.
9 Jun 2025
$2 Trillion in Deals: Where GCC-US Business Relations Stand in Mid-2025
A breakdown of three major GCC-US deals announced during Trump’s 2025 Gulf visit, including Saudi AI startups, Qatar Airways, and the UAE’s Stargate project.
1 Jun 2025
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Welcome to “GCC-US Power Moves,” the podcast where business, investments, and high-stakes strategy collide across two of the world’s most ambitious regions. In this trailer, I introduce what this show is really about: sharp insights and a front-row seat to the trends shaping deals and opportunity flows between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States.
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