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The headquarters of SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, with a Falcon 9 booster in March 2024.

Explainer

Saudi investors could emerge as key winners from SpaceX’s historic IPO

A new disclosure from Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding ahead of SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut shows just how valuable Elon Musk's relationship with Gulf investors has become.

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Samuel Wendel

Senior Market Research Analyst

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

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

David Rosenberg

In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech

An Asian farmer harvests wheat in a field in the Tabuk region, some 1500 kilometers northwest of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on April 7, 2016. Agriculture remains as problematic economic activity due to the high cost of the suppling water in a desert kingdom suffering shortage of water sources. (Photo by MOHAMED HWAITY / AFP) (Photo by MOHAMED HWAITY/AFP via Getty Images)

Can artificial intelligence aid climate solutions in the Middle East?

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy

Emiratis attend the presentation of the UAE Space Agency's strategic frameworks on May 25, 2015, at the National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi.

New $4 billion AI space entity unveiled in UAE

Bayanat and Yahsat plan to merge into Space42 as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman all seek more opportunities in the space sector.

Abu Dhabi's crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping after witnessed a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, July 22, 2019.

Analysis

Will US pressure on UAE-China tech cooperation pay off?

Companies in the Gulf are feeling pressure from the United States over technological ties with China, according to one expert.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

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

High-level segment of the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference at Expo City Dubai on Dec. 2, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to develop green hydrogen project in Indonesia

Green hydrogen has potential environmental benefits as well as drawbacks and is being pursued by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states.

COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (C), Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Jim Skea (R) and COP28 Director of Communications Sconaid McGeachin (L) attend a press conference at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2023.

UAE’s Masdar signs $16 billion deal for wind, hydrogen projects in US, Germany

The UAE is hosting the UN climate change conference amid global calls to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The MisrSat-2 satellite is jointly developed by China and Egypt. /China Academy of Space Technology

China, Egypt send jointly made MisrSat-2 satellite into orbit

The MisrSat-2 was assembled inside Egypt with Chinese support, making it the first Egyptian-made satellite.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

What does OpenAI firing Sam Altman mean for the Middle East?

Altman was reportedly seeking new investment from the region at the time of his firing and had built relations with Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

IDF reservists rest on a military vehicle while at a rest stop where food is prepared by volunteers on November 13, 2023 in Southern Israel.

Gaza war takes manpower toll on Israeli tech sector

David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech

KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

Singapore exchange Crypto.com receives Dubai license in boost to UAE's scene

Cryptocurrency firms are continuing to move to the United Arab Emirates despite regulatory challenges and the market crash.

TikTok

Saudi campaign to boycott TikTok spreads to private sector

Many Saudis are calling for a boycott of the popular social media platform over it allegedly removing pro-Saudi content.

Drones of Abu Dhabi mangroves

Drones can help fight climate change, says Abu Dhabi environment agency

The government department is looking to plant 10 mangroves in Abu Dhabi for every visitor to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in November.

United Arab Emirates

People attend the International E-Sport Gamers forum "Next World," Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 7, 2022.

Saudi crown prince announces esports ‘world cup’

The move follows significant Saudi investment in both video games and traditional sports.