Trump's Visit Is Set to Boost Middle East’s AI Ambitions, Deals

Welcome to Paper Pulse—where finance meets fiber! This week, a Saudi packaging firm’s IPO drew over 20 billion dollars in orders, signaling massive investor appetite for industrial plays in the Gulf. But here’s the twist: with Trump’s return and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds pledging up to 2 trillion in US investments, expect a surge in cross-border M&A—including in sustainable packaging. Why? These funds are shifting from oil to green tech, and paper-based packaging fits the bill. For converters and suppliers, the message is clear—get ready for Gulf capital to reshape global packaging supply chains.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-12/donald-trump-s-trip-is-set-to-boost-uae-saudi-arabia-s-ai-ambitions-deals

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