Uber, China's WeRide to launch self-driving robotaxis in UAE WeRide already operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE, where residents can access its robotaxi services through the TXAI app. United Arab Emirates
In White House visit, UAE leader seeks cooperation on Gaza and AI UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet with President Joe Biden in his first official visit to Washington since 2017. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Israel detects Hezbollah limitations, doubles down on tech edge, attacks Recognizing Hezbollah's limitations, Israel has frequently pushed the boundaries of its military engagement, including the targeted killing of senior Hezbollah commanders and the strikes this Friday. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Israel’s Tower Semiconductor, Adani Group invest $10B in Indian microchip project India is trying to position itself as a leading microchip producer, encouraging foreign companies to set up manufacturing facilities in the country. Israel
Analysis Telegram CEO's arrest spotlights UAE’s investment-based citizenship laws By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
UAE asks France for 'urgent' consular services to arrested citizen Telegram’s Durov United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia plans new AI center The agreement between the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence and King Abdullah University was made on the sidelines of an artificial intelligence summit in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Egypt enlists Australian company to help develop green hydrogen project Green hydrogen is receiving more attention in Egypt ahead of the upcoming UN climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt
Tech entrepreneur Rama Chakaki discusses opportunities, challenges for AI in Mideast in Al-Monitor PRO webinar Chakaki discussed artificial intelligence’s growth in the Middle East, differences between men and women investors and much more at the Al-Monitor live webinar. Gulf
Dubai-based firm to build offshore wind farm in UK Many Emirati companies are working on renewable energy projects. United Arab Emirates
China’s NWTN to build electric vehicle facility in Abu Dhabi The deal represents the UAE’s push toward green technology, as well as China’s growing influence in the wider region. Gulf
Investment in Israeli food tech doubles Israel is quickly becoming one of the world leaders in cultivated meat, dairy and seafood products. Israel
Qatar to build new plant to produce blue ammonia Several Gulf states are experimenting with blue ammonia and carbon capture technology, which has energy-related potential but a mixed impact on the environment. Gulf
Russia, South Korea cooperate on Egypt’s Dabaa nuclear plant South Korea has won a $2.25 billion deal to construct turbine buildings for Egypt’s first nuclear power plant in Dabaa, which Russia is currently constructing. Egypt
Saudi firm Alfanar to build green hydrogen plant in Egypt Saudi Arabia is helping Egypt boost its renewable energy capabilities. Egypt
Qatar issues first digital payment licenses to fintech providers Qatar as well as Saudi Arabia and the UAE are seeking to bolster their fintech sectors. Gulf
Israeli radiation vest features in NASA space mission The mission by the US and German space agencies seeks to enable future travel to Mars. Israel
Israel-US sign cybersecurity agreement Adamant to increase bilateral and international cooperation against cyber ransom and other cyberthreats, Israel and the United States signed Aug. 23 a memorandum of understanding to that effect. Israel