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$15bln technology investments, partnerships announced as LEAP opens in Saudi Arabia
LEAP 2026 opened in Saudi Arabia with more than $15 billion in announced technology investments and strategic commitments focused on AI, cloud infrastructure and autonomous systems, led by deals involving HUMAIN, AWS, xAI, AMD and others.
OpenAI moves into Israel with first local hires
OpenAI has begun building a commercial presence in Israel by hiring local business development staff to engage Israeli startups and enterprises, with plans to deepen engagement via events and additional hires and possibly appoint a country manager.
Breaking: Iran Claims Strikes on US Company Amazon's Data Center in Bahrain
Iran's IRGC claimed it struck Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain, part of wider US-Iran escalation that rattled markets and left crypto investors cautious. AWS facilities in the UAE and Bahrain have reportedly been impacted in earlier incidents.
UAE Launches National Accelerator to Build Homegrown Cybersecurity Startups
The UAE launched a national accelerator led by the Khalifa Fund (KFED) with CyberE71 and the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council to fast-track homegrown cybersecurity startups, providing mentorship, partnerships and market access to reach CTIB’s goal of 500+ startups.