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United Arab Emirates | May 13, 2022

More fintech startups come to Abu Dhabi

The UAE wants to attract more entrepreneurs and startups to the country.

A general view of the city skyline at sunset from Dhow Harbour on Feb. 5, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Gulf | May 9, 2022

Syrian rapper embraces NFTs to shake up Middle East music industry

Nonfungible tokens are charting a new course for artists, and one Syrian musician hopes they will help more Arab artists gain independence.

Rapper and producer Al Darwish.

Saudi Arabia | May 3, 2022

US praises Saudi progress on intellectual property, notes issues in Egypt, Turkey

The Office of the US Trade Representative said that pharmaceutical product inspection in Turkey and illegal streaming in Egypt are key issues.

A Saudi man browses through Twitter on his desktop, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30, 2013.

Bahrain | Apr 28, 2022

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide internet services in Bahrain, Israel may be next

Musk has already assisted Bahrain with its satellite program and has additional space-related interests in Turkey.

Billionaire entrepreneur and founder of SpaceX Elon Musk speaks below a computer-generated illustration of his new rocket at the 68th International Astronautical Congress 2017, Adelaide, Australia, Sept. 29, 2017.

United Arab Emirates | Apr 28, 2022

Crypto hacking event returns to Dubai

The UAE is emerging as a regional hub for cryptocurrency activities.

United Arab Emirates | Apr 25, 2022

UAE crypto push continues as Kraken invades Abu Dhabi

Two other cryptocurrency exchanges have also announced moves to Dubai recently.

Marco Bello/Getty Images

Israel | Apr 25, 2022

Fundraising by Israeli startups expected to decline during 2022

A survey of Israeli startup companies shows a significant drop in fundraising.

StoreDot's headquarters in the Israeli coastal city of Herziliya on Feb. 16, 2021.

Israel | Apr 21, 2022

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange continues to reach historic highs

The TA 125 index’s growth is being led by banks and not Israel’s large tech sector.

Picture of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building, Jan. 16, 2011.

Saudi Arabia | Apr 18, 2022

Robots to help Muslim pilgrims at holy sites in Saudi Arabia

The robots will explain prayer rituals in Mecca and Medina in multiple languages, according to Saudi religious authorities.

FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images

Israel | Apr 15, 2022

Israel tests innovative, high-powered laser defense system

Israel advances with the development of a laser-based missile interceptor system that should significantly change the balance of powers in the region.

An Israeli Iron Dome defense system battery, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, is pictured in the Hula Valley, northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, July 27, 2020.

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Robot hives in Israel kibbutz hope to keep bees buzzing

Robot-equipped beehives at an Israeli kibbutz aim to reduce mortality rates as bee species worldwide face an increasing threat of decline

by Alexandra Vardi | AFP | May 18, 2022

Pollution behind 1 in 6 global deaths in 2019: study

Outside air pollution is a growing threat

by Kelly MACNAMARA | AFP | May 17, 2022

Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians

US soldiers patrol an area near Syria's northeastern Semalka border crossing with Iraq's Kurdish autonomous territory, on November 1, 2021

Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022

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