Egypt launches 5G network as North Africa's digital push accelerates North African states are moving to introduce high-speed internet and data-intensive applications to business and government sectors in the face of increasing demand. Egypt
AI chips, drones, jets: A look at Trump's $3.2 trillion megadeals during Gulf trip Amid photo ops and lavish receptions, President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip yielded $3.2 trillion in announced deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE — though some details remain vague. United States
US eases foreign investment rules days before Trump Gulf visit: What to know Gulf states are estimated to manage 40% of the world’s sovereign wealth and are some of the biggest investors in the United States. Saudi Arabia
Mubadala investments soar by 33% as UAE deepens AI ties with US Mubadala made 119 billion Emirati dirhams ($32.4 billion) worth of investments in 2024, up 33.7% from the previous year, according to a Thursday statement from the UAE fund. United Arab Emirates
Interview Qatar’s digital future offers opportunities in AI, energy, says head of US-Qatar Business Council Sheikha Mayes Al Thani Managing Director, US-Qatar Business Council
Exclusive 'Cloud First' policies give Saudi Arabia, UAE edge in AI race: Amazon exec By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Inside Egypt’s first nuclear school Dozens of students are set to start their training at Egypt’s new technical school for peaceful nuclear technology in El Dabaa, which some see as useless given the high number of technical schools spread across the country. Egypt
Turkey does real business with virtual money Bitcoin usage is on the rise in Turkey, where businesses in various sectors, from informatics and engineering companies to pharmacies and taxi stands, have come to accept the virtual currency. Turkey
Past meets future at Jerusalem's Tower of David The Digital Innovation Lab at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem aims to use augmented reality to create an enhanced visitor’s experience. Israel
Israeli tech companies start contracting in Gaza Israeli IT companies have started contracting Gazan engineers to work on projects in a move that will not please Hamas but could improve Gaza's economy. Palestine
