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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

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.

X Linda Yaccarino

Twitter/X erases thousands of Israel-Hamas posts after EU disinfo warning

The 27-nation bloc has also issued similar ultimatums to Meta and TikTok, imploring the companies to take fake posts about the conflict off their social media platforms.

Israeli food-tech advances as Aleph Farms seeks regulatory nod for cell-based steaks

With a focus on alternative protein products, Israel in recent years has emerged as a key player in the global food-tech industry.

David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech

Huawei

China's Huawei to invest $430M in North African cloud center, developer training

The Chinese tech firm has been increasing its footprint in the Middle East and North Africa.