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ADSW Web Series: Ensuring food and water security for the next decade
The second episode of the #ADSW Web Series hosted HE Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, and HE Cora van...

Caline Malek
Nov 29, 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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Market waits for Saudi Arabia’s clean energy drive
Investors and energy providers from across the world are keeping an eye on developments with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector,...

Caline Malek
Oct 26, 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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Middle East prepares for Green hydrogen revolution
Green hydrogen is rapidly becoming a focal point of the energy transition discussion in many areas of the world, and the Middle East and...

Caline Malek
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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Saudi wind farm’s progress heralds a new era in clean energy
Key construction milestone crossed with delivery of 20 turbines for Kingdom’s utility-scale wind farm in Al-Jouf Kingdom’s renewable...

Caline Malek
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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How Saudi Arabia is emerging as a MENA cloud-data hub
American information technology firm Oracle’s cloud data center is one of 20 global offices of its kind Focus is on digital security...

Caline Malek
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further
High temperatures during daytime in the Middle East reduce the efficiency of solar PV cells A KAUST project aims to increase solar...

Caline Malek
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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Technology focus: the rise of bifacial solar in the Middle East’s power sector
Bifacial solar panel technology is increasingly being adopted in the Middle East’s rapidly growing renewable energy market, with a number...

Caline Malek
Jul 12, 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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Coronavirus crisis reveals the Arab world’s great e-learning divide
Regional organizations looking for ways to support remote teaching of refugee students. Experts underscore need for creative solutions to...

Caline Malek
May 14, 20201 min read
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UAE vertical farms are creating food security solutions
It’s been less than five years since vertical farming first launched in the UAE but it is already emerging as a viable food security...

Caline Malek
Apr 23, 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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How artificial intelligence can revolutionize the Middle East energy sector
Artificial intelligence will play a key role in the utilization of energy resources, says a new report. AI could potentially create value...

Caline Malek
Mar 9, 20201 min read
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Saudi Arabia throws its support behind cloud-seeding technology
Cabinet has approved cloud-seeding program that aims to increase rainfall in the Kingdom by almost 20 percent. The technology can...

Caline Malek
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Global leaders address health, well-being at Abu Dhabi event
Participants debated how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming society, although obstacles remain. The two-day event,...

Caline Malek
Feb 18, 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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GCC states poised for a smart-mobility revolution
A new report says Saudi Arabia well placed to find high-tech solutions to its transportation challenges. Cutting-edge tech expected to...

Caline Malek
Feb 2, 20201 min read
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