Analysis Oman’s sleepy tech sector showing signs of promise Global investors are putting millions into an Omani carbon removal startup, signaling a breakthrough for a market that has lagged behind Gulf neighbors targeting tech growth. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Google reportedly offers $23B for Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz Israel's Wiz is one of the world’s fastest-growing startups, having reached $350 million annual recurring revenue last year, and provides services to more than 40% of Fortune 100 businesses. Israel
Chemi Peres: Israeli tech back to business, cyber security among most resilient Despite the war and the divides within the Israeli society, tech entrepreneur Chemi Peres embraces the optimism of his father, late President Shimon Peres, for the future of the country’s innovation ecosystem. Israel
AI and cloud investments dominate Saudi Arabia's LEAP tech summit Amazon Web Services and DataVolt were among the companies that made significant cloud investments in the kingdom, which is looking to become a global technology hub. Saudi Arabia
Analysis China's venture capital firms making inroads in Saudi Arabia, UAE By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
UAE spends big to boost private sector workforce The United Arab Emirates will spend $6.5 billion in incentives for its citizens to take work in the private sector and stop waiting for public jobs. Gulf
Amazon's entry heats up local competition in Egypt US e-commerce giant Amazon opened its logistics zone in Egypt, offering new options to consumers and new challenges to small businesses. Egypt
Israeli women lead food tech revolution Israeli women researchers are developing award-winning projects in the fields of food tech and smart agriculture. Israel
Saudi Arabia buys into e-commerce A crown prince bent on modernization, young and tech-savvy consumers, and a global pandemic are transforming commerce in the desert kingdom. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Israel churns out tech unicorns Another 16 Israeli companies passed the billion-dollar valuation target in 2020. Israel
Defying COVID 19-induced crisis, Israelis launch food takeaway services from home On the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis and growing unemployment rate, some Israelis have decided to start takeaway and cooking services straight from their home kitchens. Israel
Escaping coronavirus stress, Israelis buy chocolate Young Israeli chocolatiers are battling the coronavirus-induced economic crisis to keep the local chocolate industry afloat. Israel
Moroccan activist calls for revolution of ideas While female entrepreneurship is steadily increasing in Morocco, cultural barriers stand in the way of women achieving their full economic potential. Morocco
UAE students stir fashion market demand amid COVID-19 Two UAE students are taking advantage of the lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak in order to grow their sustainable fashion line. United Arab Emirates
Upper Egypt publisher fights for survival Hypatia Publishing House, which takes its name from an executed Platonic thinker, aims to put Upper Egypt on the literary map. Egypt
Can Egypt sweeten deal for small beekeepers? Egypt organizes its first beekeepers festival, but small producers wonder whether their presence will make a buzz. Egypt
Centuries on, Lebanese national liquor still makes eyes water Lebanon's beloved arak is similar to other anise-based drinks like Greek ouzo or Turkish raki, but it still enjoys a distinct and proud local tradition. Lebanon