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Egypt | Dec 4, 2023

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.

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

Gulf | Nov 21, 2023

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.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Israel | Nov 19, 2023

Gaza war takes manpower toll on Israeli tech sector

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.

Gulf | Nov 14, 2023

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.

KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

Saudi Arabia | Nov 9, 2023

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.

TikTok

United Arab Emirates | Nov 1, 2023

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.

Drones of Abu Dhabi mangroves

Gulf | Oct 23, 2023

Saudi crown prince announces esports ‘world cup’

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

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

Israel | Oct 12, 2023

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.

X Linda Yaccarino

Israel | Sep 27, 2023

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.

North Africa | Sep 27, 2023

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.

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