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A model of IBM Quantum shows the three chandeliers that would be a part of the System Two installation, the System One comprises of one such chandelier, seen during the inauguration of Europe's first IBM Quantum Data Center, on Oct. 1, 2024, in Ehningen, Germany.

Saudi Arabia deploys region’s first industrial quantum computer: What to know

The announcement significantly boosts Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from oil by the end of the decade.

A view of Al Majdoul, a skyscraper in Riyadh, Aug. 1, 2023.

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Saudi Arabia leans on AI for real estate growth as gigaprojects slow

The kingdom is increasingly announcing projects merging AI and real estate to cut costs while building smarter, data-driven, and more sustainable infrastructure.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

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Trump Org, Saudi partner Dar Global launch crypto scheme for Maldives resort

The deal marks a notable fusion of the Trump family’s traditional real estate business and its expanding foothold in the crypto world, and arrives a day before Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrives in Washington.

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Deals and data: Saudi Crown Prince brings growing AI ambitions on US visit

US President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a “coffee ceremony” at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

UAE deals with Anduril, Palantir deepen US tech footprint in Gulf defense

A drone is seen during the opening ceremony of the Milipol, the international exhibition of homeland security, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, in Doha, on Oct. 31, 2016.

United Arab Emirates

Meet the Silicon Valley-linked AI startup targeting Gulf’s costly inefficiencies

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder of 1001 AI.

United Arab Emirates

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

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Israeli startup to build quantum computing center

Israel is making progress in the development of quantum computing, as are Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Israeli crypto firm Celsius files for bankruptcy

Cryptocurrencies have plummeted in value this year.

A municipal worker is lowered after adjusting a solar panel.

Iraqi company to build solar-powered street lights

The Iraqi government is making efforts to develop solar energy. The country suffers from widespread power cuts.

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Turkey, UAE continue to mend ties with space agreement

Turkish-Emirati economic ties have gradually strengthened this year, reducing tensions between the two regional powers.

A protester wearing a mask of the Anonymous computer hacking activists group and holding the Palestinian flag.

'Ethical hacking' courses proliferate in Gaza

Some centers in Gaza are providing courses on ethical hacking under the pretext of helping citizens protect their online data, while in some cases hacking and piracy operations are being taught.

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UAE announces measures to attract ‘digital companies’

The Emirates wants to attract more high-tech companies, especially those working on artificial intelligence. Some cryptocurrency firms are moving to the Gulf state.

Russia begins production of equipment & components of Egypt’s El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, Aug. 2, 2021.

Egypt licenses first power unit at Dabaa nuclear power plant

The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority licensed the construction of the first power unit at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, in a step showing that the Russian-Egyptian venture has not been affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions imposed on Moscow.

electic bus

Dubai to test 'zero-emission' electric bus

The UAE is investing in an array of green and renewable energy projects.

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Israeli tech companies take fertility treatments to next level

With generous state financing for fertility treatments, the in vitro fertilization field is booming in Israel and several Israeli start-ups are working to innovate it.

MOHAMED EL-SHAHED/AFP via Getty Images

Egyptian government pushes bike project to reduce traffic, pollution ahead of COP27

In lead-up to COP27, the Egyptian government is exploring ways to encourage citizens to ride bicycles.

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Dubai prepares for launch of first 'self-driving' taxis

Dubai has begun a digital mapping project for a fleet driverless taxis.

Buffalo graze by the bed of the dried-up Diyala River.

Egypt to build desalination plant in Iraq

Egypt plans to build a desalination plant on the Euphrates River to help address acute water shortages in southern Iraq amid lack of rainfall and poor management of water resources.