More fintech startups come to Abu Dhabi

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

United Arab Emirates

Google Translate adds Sorani Kurdish

Google previously only offered its translation service for the Kurmanji dialect of Kurdish.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Paymob credits Egypt’s Central Bank for successful fundraising and growth

The fintech startup Paymob raised $50 million in its Series B financing round.

Egypt

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to develop electric car charging stations with France’s ENGIE

The UAE is in the early stages of a transition from oil and gas to cleaner energy sources.

United Arab Emirates

Israeli company reveals nasal spray of psychedelic mushrooms

Madrigal Mental Care says the spray treats post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental challenges. Some experts believe magic mushrooms have health benefits, though they come with risks.

Israel

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.

Legacy: Gulf

Etihad tests out environmentally friendly flights

The airline said that sustainable aviation fuel will be needed to make planes pollute significantly less, but the technology is not ready for mass use.

United Arab Emirates

Beersheba evolves into Israeli tech powerhouse

With financial benefits, investment in infrastructure and a vibrant university, Israel's southern city of Beersheba is swiftly becoming a hub for both international and local high tech companies.

Israel

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Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, Dubai's Vy Capital help Elon Musk buy Twitter

Musk's takeover of Twitter has several implications for the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Qatar

Israeli cybersecurity firm protects gas transfers between Poland, Lithuania

Waterfall deployed its system to the eastern European countries in response to the war in Ukraine. The move comes at a low point in Israel-Russia relations.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Lebanese artists explore NFTs

The adoption of NFT art in Lebanon seems to be a milestone for artists.

Lebanon

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.

Bahrain