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  • Gaza’s Suffering Is Unprecedented

    The Palestinian people had never experienced this level of day-to-day suffering. Although periods of intense violence have occurred, especially at the height of the Second Intifada and during the 2014 war in Gaza, the norm has been low-intensity conflict. In a Palestinian context, the current war in Gaza is unprecedented.

  • How a Saudi startup is pioneering the cultivation of algae in the desert

    Hashem’s Jeddah-based startup is pioneering new methods to grow algae in the desert, using innovative outdoor cultivation systems that rely on advanced monitoring technology to overcome the environmental challenges of Saudi Arabia’s arid climate. His journey began in Boston, where he earned a degree in chemical science before pursuing a master’s in organic chemistry at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

  • How the convergence of AI and 5G is transforming Saudi Arabia’s smart technologies

    According to a recent PwC report called “The Smarter Phone,” AI-enabled smartphones are already integrating with daily activities, leveraging predictive analytics to automate routine processes and provide real-time solutions. AI-powered assistants, image recognition and voice command systems are increasingly becoming integral parts of mobile devices, enabling more intuitive user interfaces and features such as facial recognition, automated photo sorting and smart scheduling.

  • Hundreds of non-native speakers take Saudi Arabia’s standardized Arabic test

    Hundreds of non-native speakers have been tested on their Arabic language skills in Saudi Arabia’s new standardized language test this week, according to the Saudi Press Agency. A total of 315 candidates from 22 countries took the Hamza Arabic Language Test in person, which was conducted by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, in collaboration with seven Saudi universities.

  • Chip Giants TSMC and Samsung Discuss Building Middle Eastern Megafactories

    Two chip-making giants have discussed building huge factory complexes in the United Arab Emirates that could transform the industry in the coming years and become a cornerstone for artificial-intelligence investments in the Middle East. Top executives at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM 0.39%increase; green up pointing triangle, the world’s largest chip maker, have visited the U.A.E. recently and talked about a plant complex on par with some of the company’s largest and most advanced facilities in Taiwan, according to people familiar with the interactions.

  • New Iran president’s entourage in NY signals Iran preparing to negotiate

    The message the Iranian diplomatic entourage suggested is that Iran is trying to best position itself to renew diplomacy with the west when the other side is ready. Six weeks before the US presidential elections, it seems unlikely that the Biden administration will try to pursue direct negotiations with the new Iranian team. But it seems plausible that the entourage may have a chance to speak with expert contacts and perhaps some former officials to update each other on how they are thinking and help lay the groundwork for future talks when a new U.S. president takes office.

  • Saudi Arabia committed to transforming tourism into sustainable industry: Minister

    Saudi Arabia’s efforts in promoting tourism go beyond economic benefits, as it paves the way for people worldwide to explore the Kingdom’s rich and ancient culture, while allowing its people to discover the other cultures. This statement came during the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting, held in Belém, Brazil.

  • Egypt is cozying up to Somalia to thwart Ethiopia

    Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia have escalated in recent days. Relations between the two African countries, already strained since 2011 due to Ethiopia’s construction and filling of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile—a project Egypt views as a major threat to its water and food security—have further deteriorated. The recent downturn comes after Egypt forged closer ties with Ethiopia’s rival, Somalia.

  • US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar

    Americans in Lebanon should leave now while flights are still available, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, as violence flares between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • The Bread-and-Butter Issues of Jobs and Taxes in the Gulf

    As Gulf governments accelerate domestic development agendas, local job creation and tax revenue are measurable indicators of economic policymaking success. Gulf citizens understand how employment status, salary, and tax liability affect their economic well-being, while it is much harder to determine the personal economic impact of foreign direct investment inflows. Expatriate workers and foreign investors can likewise calculate the costs associated with stricter requirements to employ local jobseekers and with new tax obligations. These two sensitive policy domains reflect the tricky tradeoffs associated with Gulf states’ development agendas.