Technology

Israel | Jan 18, 2023

Israel approves $33 million for quantum computing consortium

Building on its technological knowhow and entrepreneurship, Israel hopes to become a major player in quantum computing.

Gulf | Jan 11, 2023

Can Islamic cryptocurrencies save the industry?

Cryptocurrencies lost over a trillion dollars in value in 2022, yet Islamic coins are emerging with ethical practices claiming to potentially resist such losses.

A man watches stock movements on a display at the Dubai Financial Market stock exchange, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2022.

Egypt | Dec 8, 2022

Egypt launches first city on metaverse

Egypt opens the first city on the metaverse inspired by Egyptian civilization.

Metatut, the first Egyptian city entering the metaverse.

Egypt | Dec 7, 2022

Feminist podcasts in Egypt open new space for ideas

Although it is a difficult space to track, its gradual rise is allowing new voices to be heard in the country’s communicative space.

Gulf | Dec 6, 2022

UAE, Israel align interests at international space event

Conference shows that space exploration and commercialization is opening up to more countries.

Sarah Al-Ameri, the UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Future Technology, during the opening address of the Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD) on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

Iran | Dec 5, 2022

Iran produces pickup truck in compliance with EU emission standards

Khodro’s Foton Tunland complies with the European Union’s Euro VI emission standards for heavy vehicles.

Iran unveils its first homemade vehicle with Euro-6 emissions technology on Dec. 4, 2022.

Israel | Dec 2, 2022

Israel launches $17m self-driving public bus project

The Transportation Ministry decided on the companies that would be authorized to launch a two-year pilot program of autonomous public transportation.

Gulf | Nov 29, 2022

Saudi electric car company Ceer to build factory near Red Sea

Ceer, which will be Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle-maker, is the latest Saudi project to help the oil-rich kingdom diversify.

A worker cleans a car near graffiti of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2017.

Egypt | Nov 28, 2022

American VC fund 500 Global comes to Egypt despite tech downturn

Some startups in Egypt are struggling, which is part of a wider regional trend.

United Arab Emirates | Nov 23, 2022

Amazon to open online grocery store in UAE

The US retail giant has also been in the news regarding Saudi Arabia and Egypt recently.

Completed customer orders are seen in their boxes, awaiting delivery, at the Amazon Fulfillment Center.

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