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Aramco’s Quantum Gambit Fuels Energy Exploration Efficiencies

Saudi Aramco says that it is using quantum computing to optimise oil exploration, streamline operations, and drive clean energy research.

How Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Powering the AI and Clean Energy Boom

Strategic investments by sovereign wealth funds mark a significant shift in global tech leadership. We discuss what’s driving these investments and which firms are leading the charge.

President Lee Jae-myung Spruiks South Korea’s AI G3 Initiative

South Korea is investing billions into LLM ventures to drive innovation, population growth and strategic partnerships to place it among the top three countries leading in AI-assisted technology ventures.

Amini AI’s Bold Mission to Build Africa’s Data Backbone

African startup Amini AI says its mission is to ensure African nations aren’t left behind in the race for AI domination.

Cybercriminals Are Hijacking LLMs to Launch Attacks

Cybercriminals weaponize large language models and Agentic AI to launch smarter, harder-to-detect attacks.

Good Governance Tops Agenda at GETS 2025

No longer just a regional tech hub, the UAE is emerging as a global convener of ethics, with the intention to balance regulatory philosophies with un-encumbered potential in AI-led innovation.

Indonesia Confronts Worldcoin’s Rise Amid Privacy Fears and Football Ties

Despite its suspension over biometric data and regulatory breaches, Worldcoin’s popularity in Indonesia is surging—driven by cash payouts and football sponsorship hype. The frenzy underscores a sharp conflict between unchecked tech ambition and the need for public protection.

Zimbabwe’s Presidential Internet Scheme to Train 1.5M Coders

Zimbabwe’s Presidential Internet Scheme aims to bridge the digital divide and expand opportunities for youth through education, economic empowerment, and tech innovation, particularly in underserved rural areas.

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The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
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KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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Qatar Warms Relations with More Flights to KSA

Qatar Airways announce the expansion of its operations into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effective 2 January 2025.

Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates Fifty Years of Global Impact

The Saudi Fund for Development celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh this week, under the theme 50 Years of Global Impact. The event brought together key development partners to reflect on the SFD’s significant contributions to sustainable development worldwide.
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