Browsing: Middle East

Despite a slight decrease in startup funding to $45 million this week, African and Middle Eastern startups continue to secure significant investments for innovative solutions.

US President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour resulted in significant AI dealmaking, including the establishment of AI startup Humain and major data center projects in the UAE

The U.S. Trump administration has signed agreements with Middle Eastern countries to export cutting-edge semiconductors and build AI data centers. While these deals have potential benefits, they also carry significant risks that need careful consideration.

Pony AI CFO Leo Haojun Wang talks about the company’s business strategy and its collaboration with Uber to launch robotaxi services in the Middle East.

Cvent’s report highlights growing demand for events in the Middle East, with a focus on experiential events and event technology

A conversation with Riyad Joucka of MEAN* on the firm’s approach to architecture, blending technology and cultural context.

Saudi Arabia’s focus on AI and economic digitization will drive Riyadh’s data center market to lead the Middle East, according to JLL.

MGX, an Abu Dhabi-backed investment group, has invested $2 billion in Binance, marking a significant move in the crypto industry.

MGX, an Abu Dhabi-backed investment group, has made a $2 billion cryptocurrency investment in Binance, signaling a further entrenchment of the relationship between the world’s largest crypto exchange and the United Arab Emirates.

An AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump depicting a transformed Gaza as a luxury resort has drawn sharp criticism for its unrealistic portrayal of the war-torn territory and proposed displacement of Palestinians. The video’s use of AI highlights broader concerns about manipulation and the potential for such technology to create misleading narratives.