For decades, the Arab world’s economic narrative was dominated by hydrocarbons, with oil and gas shaping everything from cultural vision to foreign relations. More recently, the promise of artificial intelligence and digital transformation has captured the imagination of policymakers. But there is a quieter revolution underway that could prove just as pivotal for the region’s future: the rise of the creative economy, driven by the energy and imagination of the Arab youth.

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