... leader in generative AI. Meta & Scale AI: the corporation Meta invested $14.3 billion in startup Scale AI , which focuses on AI infrastructure – this deal was the largest of the year among corporate investments. Thinking Machines Lab: the new venture by ... ... volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage ...

... countries in the Persian Gulf (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar) are actively investing in startups and building their own infrastructure for technology development — from local accelerators to massive hedge funds focused on tech investments. In Southeast ... ... projects with proven business models, while the government is expanding support — from developing IT education to creating a network of regional accelerators. Local startups are striving to enter global value chains, relying on strong competencies in ...

... periphery of the technology scene. Gulf states (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar) are actively investing in startups and building infrastructure to support technology development — from local accelerators to giant investment funds focused on technology investments.... ... projects with proven business models, while the government is expanding support — from developing IT education to creating a network of regional accelerators. Local startups aspire to enter global value chains, leveraging strong competencies in high-tech ...

... previously on the periphery of the tech scene. Gulf States (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) are actively investing in startups and building infrastructure for technological development—ranging from local accelerators and hubs to giant investment funds focused on technological ... ... proven business models, while the government is expanding support—from developing IT education and tech parks to establishing a network of regional accelerators. Local startups are striving to enter global value chains, leveraging strong competencies in ...

... crude oil exports, which may create risks for meeting domestic fuel demand in the long term. Fuel Companies and Distribution Networks: For gas station operators and fuel distributors, rapidly rising wholesale prices represent a challenge. Retail margins ... ... number of cars, with around 60,000 registered units as of early 2025). The high cost of electric vehicles, limited charging infrastructure, and relatively cheap fuel have previously restrained the spread of electric transport. However, as gasoline prices ...