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Gulf states using COVID-19 contact tracing apps as mass surveillance tools, report says

The Verge

A new study analyzing COVID-19 contact tracing apps conducted by Amnesty International has found that Bahrain and Kuwait are using their public health apps as mass surveillance tools. By signing up for BeAware Bahrain, users were automatically enrolled into Are You At Home? Bahrain has a population of just under 1.6

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With ride-hail and delivery launch, Fenix wants to be the Bolt of the Middle East

TechCrunch

The company launched “Fenix Taxi” in Manama, Bahrain, on Monday and says it’s planning to add two additional markets this summer. Couriers deliver goods using a combination of Fenix’s shared e-scooters and internal e-mopeds. Fenix launches ride-hailing service in Bahrain. Image Credits: Fenix.

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Chinese EV maker Hozon moves into UAE market

TechNode

EIH Automotive&Trading is a subsidiary of investment conglomerate Ethmar International Holding (EIH), chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, a son of the countrys founding sultan, according to its website. Geely-affiliated Zeekr signed sales agreements with partners in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain last month.

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Tunisian edtech startup GOMYCODE raises $8M to expand across Africa and the Middle East

TechCrunch

Within this timeline, he interned at several companies in Palo Alto, California. In addition to Tunisia, GOMYCODE is present in Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Nigeria. Yahya Bouhlel started coding in his early teens. Most of his work revolved around building apps and iPhone games.

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How to watch F1 2025 online for free

Mashable Tech

Formula One (or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. If you are interested in watching F1 2025 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need. What is F1? 3 Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 31 Italian Grand Prix — Sept.

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Disney Plus keeps pressure on Netflix with launch in 42 more countries this summer

The Verge

It’s a major international expansion. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Disney is planning to launch Disney Plus in 42 countries and 11 territories this summer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a significant expansion that could keep the pressure on other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max.

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Meituan’s next decade: expands global footprint with focus on retail and AI

TechNode

Meituan, Chinas local services platform, is accelerating its global expansion with a renewed focus on grocery retail, international markets, and artificial intelligence, CEO Wang Xing announced in a recent internal meeting. Among the three priorities Wang Xing has set, international expansion is progressing the fastest.