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US elections spotlight Gulf tech risks

A sweeping victory by Democrats could put the White House’s recent Gulf dealings under greater scrutiny.

Voters cast their ballots inside a polling location at the Bridge of Hope Church on Nov. 3, 2026 in Youngstown, Ohio. — Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

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Another week brings another high-stakes election that could have implications for the Middle East’s tech sector, with the US midterms potentially set to impact high-flying regional industries like artificial intelligence and crypto. Plus, we explore OpenAI’s Gulf energy deals, a historic Binance heist and more.

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