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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) are discussing the construction of massive chip-making complexes in the United Arab Emirates. These projects could be valued at over $100 billion. What Happened: Executives from TSMC have recently visited the...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has called for more transparency on U.S. export controls that have delayed the delivery of AI chips to the Middle East. What Happened: Microsoft has been seeking “clarity and consistency” in U.S. export controls that have impeded the shipment of...

A senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Tuesday that Washington orchestrated the French arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, a messaging platform essential for communication in the Ukraine war. Additionally, the United Arab Emirates has formally requested...

The $1 billion AI project between Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and United Arab Emirates AI holding company G42 in Kenya has come under the scanner due to national security concerns. What Happened: The deal, which was announced in May, was brokered with the involvement of the U.S. and...

The United Arab Emirates is making significant strides in the global AI race, with the U.S. as a key ally. The UAE’s AI Minister, Omar Sultan Al Olama, has hinted at a further collaboration with the U.S., following a $1.5 billion investment by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) in a local AI firm...

The MANTRA (CRYPTO: OM) token has experienced a significant surge in the last 24 hours, with its value rising to $1.07. This spike follows a recent development involving a partnership with a bank in the UAE. What Happened: MANTRA surged by 18.58% following a recent agreement between Zand Bank and...

Tesla’s Chinese Rival Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) plans to expand into the Middle East, specifically the UAE, by the end of this year. What Happened: CEO William Li revealed the move during an earnings call on Thursday, CNBC reported. The company, which has been operating at a loss, aims to start...

The United Arab Emirates is pursuing a strategic partnership with the United States in artificial intelligence, aiming to leverage its petrochemical wealth to emerge as a global AI powerhouse. What Happened: According to Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE's AI minister, a recent $1.5 billion deal with...

Russia and Ukraine have conducted their first prisoner swap in almost four months, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) acting as a mediator. What Happened: On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 75 prisoners from each side, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Ukrainian...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith revealed that the company’s deal with UAE-backed AI firm G42 might involve transferring advanced AI technology. What Happened: Smith indicated that the agreement could eventually include exporting crucial AI components like model weights,...

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) energy minister, Suhail Al Mazrouei, has expressed his support for JPMorgan’s recent cautionary stance on the global energy transition. What Happened: Al Mazrouei, stated that JPMorgan’s call for a “reality check” on the world’s...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been advocating for a global coalition to support the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure. This initiative includes discussions with government and industry leaders in the Middle East and other Western countries. What Happened: Altman has been actively...

In a recent development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sealed a $5.5 billion deal with Hungary to revamp a Budapest neighborhood, infusing it with a touch of Dubai’s opulence. What Happened: The deal, signed on Wednesday, will see the UAE collaborating with the Hungarian government to...

In a bid to capitalize on the thriving real estate market in Dubai, Emaar Properties is set to invest a whopping $21 billion in two high-end residential projects. The move comes as the city’s property prices and rents approach record levels. What Happened: Emaar, renowned for constructing the...

The U.S. has successfully disrupted financial flows between Russia and countries such as Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. This was achieved through a warning to foreign financial institutions of potential sanctions, according to a senior U.S. Treasury official. What Happened: The U...