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Silicon Valley’s Osh Agabi lifts the lid on Koniku’s disease-detection tech
Koniku Kore uses biotech based on mice neurons to detect diseases, chemicals and even explosives Founded in 2015, Koniku aims to...

Caline Malek
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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How scientists are drawing a genetic portrait of modern-day Middle Easterners
Team comprising Saudi, UAE and UK scientists are mapping the region’s genetic heritage and health Findings are critical to understanding...

Caline Malek
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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Saudi researchers eye quantum progress from tie-up with US software startup
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is at the forefront of quantum computing in the Middle East Quantum computing...

Caline Malek
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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Water reuse can play important part in solving region's water crisis
From treated sewage effluent (TSE) in the UAE to reusing drainage and agricultural water in Egypt, many techniques have been adopted to...

Caline Malek
Nov 30, 20201 min read
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A vehicle-sharing app moves Saudi entrepreneurship into high gear
Founded by Mohammed Khashoggi, Ejaro aims to popularize vehicle renting and revolutionize the industry App has already proven popular...

Caline Malek
Nov 17, 20201 min read
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Saudi-hosted summit examines how AI can deliver positive social impact
Kingdom strikes deals at Global AI Summit with Huawei, Alibaba Group and IBM to develop 5G network, cloud storage and AI Bringing...

Caline Malek
Oct 25, 20201 min read
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST in global chip-development effort to thwart hackers
Quantum computers are likely to be able to crack existing communication methods in the near future KAUST contributing to designing of...

Caline Malek
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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Lebanon’s coronavirus crisis spurs race to tackle looming ventilator shortage
Multiple teams of engineers take up the challenge to fabricate prototype of life-saving machine. Many Middle East countries stand to...

Caline Malek
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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A Saudi-based startup capitalizes on gig-economy opportunities
Sabbar connects hundreds of job seekers with on-demand businesses on a monthly basis. Employee turnover in Saudi Arabia is estimated at...

Caline Malek
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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Tech experts share insights at Middle East forum on the digital future
Saudi Arabia shifting gears as part of plan to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Milken MEA Summit told. Advancement of AI and...

Caline Malek
Feb 12, 20201 min read
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is coming to the Middle East
Riyadh to host a Middle East-focused special meeting of the World Economic Forum in April. A Saudi center of the WEF's C4IR network will...

Caline Malek
Feb 10, 20201 min read
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As water scarcity affects millions, a Middle East foundation is making a difference
Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Award recognizes efforts to solve world's water problems. An estimated 785 million people on the planet...

Caline Malek
Feb 4, 20201 min read
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How Middle East cities can meet the sustainability challenge
With a growing population and diminishing water resources, region's cities face a major challenge. Despite tech breakthroughs and growing...

Caline Malek
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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How GCC countries are spurring entrepreneurship
GCC countries are seeking to diversify their economies away from oil by growing entrepreneurship ecosystems. Success will be measured by...

Caline Malek
Dec 24, 20191 min read
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How technology can help forge a sustainable future
Move away from 'throw-away' society towards 'circular economy' seen as essential. The latest 'exponential technologies' could be...

Caline Malek
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Workplace wellness: ‘People need to be inside healthy environments’
The UAE is taking workplace wellness to the next level by promoting the WELL Building Standard, which aims to boost employee performance...

Caline Malek
Nov 11, 20191 min read
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Saudi Arabia, South Korea expanding trade ties
South Korea is fifth among countries in trade volume with Saudi Arabia. To meet the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia plans...

Caline Malek
Aug 4, 20191 min read
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Meet two young Saudi entrepreneurs with sustainable solutions
Muhannad Al-Hamed helps homeowners set up solar panels, while Suhaib Amer’s tech start-up will allow farmers to monitor livestock. Both...

Caline Malek
Mar 18, 20191 min read
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Could lab-grown meat be in Saudi Arabia’s future?
Gulf states are looking to new ways of putting food on the table. Experts say new technologies could be the answer to food security. Arab...

Caline Malek
Mar 14, 20191 min read
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UAE sees future in artificial intelligence
UAE officials are keeping an open and optimistic — yet cautious — mind regarding AI. The Arab Weekly Read Article

Caline Malek
Dec 18, 20181 min read
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