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
UAE defends crypto push at World Economic Forum amid FTX fallout Emirati Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama discussed Samuel Bankman-Fried’s infamous trip to Dubai, cryptocurrency regulation, decentralized finance and more in Davos. Gulf
China hackers found to have compromised Iran entities for months A Chinese hacking group targeted multiple Iranian government bodies in 2022 using advanced malware, according to an industry report. Iran
UAE to store carbon dioxide in rocks The carbon mineralization project is part of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's $15 billion investment in decarbonization initiatives. Gulf
Electric vehicle manufacturing competition revving up in Middle East Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Uber Travel now available in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt The American ride-hailing giant faces significant competition in the Middle East and North Africa, but continues to expand in the region. Gulf
Israeli company to work on 3D printed eel with Singapore Singapore is the only country in the world that allows the sale of so-called lab meat, and Israel has a growing lab meat sector. Israel
Abu Dhabi to invest $15 billion in decarbonization The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s interest in carbon capture and hydrogen is not new, and is part of a wider shift in the United Arab Emirates. Gulf
Dubai’s use of solar power increased in 2022 Dubai is playing a large role in the UAE’s move toward solar energy. Gulf
Iraq's tech ecosystem offers bright spot for private sector Despite numerous regional and country-specific challenges, Iraqi start-ups had a good year. Iraq
Abu Dhabi bank launches tokenized payment system using wearables There have been numerous fintech developments in the United Arab Emirates this year. Gulf
Israel set to top up Galilee with desalinated water from Mediterranean Some of the Sea of Galilee's water will reportedly go to Jordan following a water-sharing deal between Israel and Jordan earlier this year. Israel
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla hiring in Turkey The US electric vehicle maker already has a presence in Jordan and Israel and could soon launch in Turkey, where Musk has a good relationship with President Erdogan. Turkey