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The sudden eruption of intense fighting between Israel and Iran has firmly focused on nuclear technology, ballistic missiles, drones and defense capabilities.

Israel has been striking Iran for five days

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As much as Gulf powers want the Middle East to be known for AI breakthroughs and high-tech ambition, this past week offered a sobering reminder of the region’s other cutting edge: the battlefield. The sudden eruption of intense fighting between Israel and Iran has firmly focused on nuclear technology, ballistic missiles, drones and defense capabilities.

In this edition, we explore the tech implications emerging from this conflict alongside crypto developments in Syria and the United Arab Emirates, Nvidia’s growing regional footprint and more.

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