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This studio photographic illustration shows a smartphone with the website of Israel's NSO Group that features Pegasus spyware, on display in Paris, France, July 21, 2021.

What to make of US group acquisition of Israeli spyware firm Paragon as Trump returns

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Russia launches two Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow

The launch from Russia is the latest sign of the growing ties between Tehran and Moscow in a range of sectors.

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Saudi's PIF downsizes foreign investment, turns to AI, domestic priorities

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is looking to invest in tourism, real estate and sustainability as its Vision 2030 deadline draws closer.

US President Joe Biden and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan walk to the Oval Office for a meeting, where the two discussed AI and ending the war in Gaza on Sept. 23, 2024, in Washington.

Analysis

How new US AI framework could impact UAE, Saudi ambitions

The framework comes as the UAE has deepened its AI ties with the United States in recent months over a series of visits to Washington by senior Emirati officials.

Samuel Wendel

By Jack Dutton , Samuel Wendel

Latest News

Masdar acquisition of Terra-Gen stake builds on UAE-US renewable energy ties

An Emirati man walks in front of the stand of Masdar City at the World Future Energy Summit exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 18, 2012.

United Arab Emirates

UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon discusses AI, tech with Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk in US

This combination of file photos created July 15, 2020, shows Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2020, and Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos in Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2019.

United Arab Emirates

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Uber, China's WeRide to launch self-driving robotaxis in UAE

United Arab Emirates

In White House visit, UAE leader seeks cooperation on Gaza and AI

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United Arab Emirates

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Samuel Wendel

Senior Market Research Analyst

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Afif Abu Much

In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech

David Rosenberg

In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech

Visitors at a display by Israel’s Manufacturers Association at Israeli Expo technology exhibit in Tel Aviv. Sept. 3, 2019.

Arab-Israelis, ultra-Orthodox, Palestinians shape future of Israeli tech

Starving for experienced workers, Israeli authorities and high-tech companies are investing in training young Palestinians and young people from the Israeli-Arab sector and the ultra-Orthodox community.

UAE bank

Abu Dhabi firm receives green light for new fintech app

ADQ will launch a new digital banking platform called Wio, which investors hope will help boost the United Arab Emirates’ digital economy.

Al-Monitor Staff

By Al-Monitor Staff

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European bank invests in rideshare app to keep Egyptian women safe

The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development is investing $10 million in the startup Swvl, which operates in Egypt.

Al-Monitor Staff

By Al-Monitor Staff

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Israel freezes spyware exports

Israel's Defense Ministry has taken multiple steps to control the exportation of spyware, but the Pegasus affair continues to grow in Israel and abroad.

Israel technology

Israeli tech companies worry for their Ukrainian programmers

As tensions between Russia and Ukraine intensify, Israeli high-tech companies are worried over the safety of thousands of Ukrainian programmers.

Saudi tech

Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology

The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts.

An Israeli air force mechanic inspects an F-16 fighter at Ovda air force base north of the Israeli city of Eilat, on Oct. 24, 2021.

Israel to use laser air defense system within year, PM says

Naftali Bennett also said he hopes ongoing talks over Iran's nuclear program "end without agreement."

Saudi Arabia tech

Saudi Arabia to invest billions in metaverse, blockchain technology

The kingdom, which is seeking to reduce its dependence on oil, made the announcement at the futuristic LEAP technology forum in Riyadh.

NSO Israel

Israel police accused of using Pegasus spyware to hack phones of civilians

An investigative report by Calcalist newspaper claims Israel police has used the NSO-developed spyware Pegasus to hack cell phones of suspected criminals, of witnesses to criminal cases and of activists.

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Israeli entrepreneurs to set up first medical center in Arab city

Entrepreneurs from the Arab city of Sakhnin are done waiting on the government and working with Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital to establishment a local medical facility.