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$2 trillion Norway fund deploys AI to crack down on ESG breaches

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

A $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norway's Norges Bank Investment Management, has begun using AI to police its own portfolio, deploying a large language model to scan over 7,000 companies for links to forced labour, corruption and fraud, thus reshaping how ESG risk is detected and acted upon, said a report.

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Saudi Cabinet scraps expat worker fees for licensed industrial facilities

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

In a landmark move, the Saudi cabinet, chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the cancellation of the fees imposed on expatriate labour in industrial facilities, reported SPA. This decision reflects the kingdom’s leadership's ongoing support for the industrial sector.