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Chinese EV maker Hozon moves into UAE market

TechNode

Geely-affiliated Zeekr signed sales agreements with partners in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain last month. TechNode reporting , Caixin, in Chinese ]

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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. In one extreme case, some citizens who downloaded the BeAware Bahrain contact tracing app became contestants on a televised game show called Are You At Home?

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Egyptian health and wellness platform Esaal raises $1.7M to scale across MENA

TechCrunch

According to reports, there’s a growing mental health crisis among MENA populations where 35% are experiencing frequent stress, 29% are suffering from depression, and obesity records new highs among adults. Esaal, one such platform that has witnessed immense growth in the last two years, is announcing a $1.7

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

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

As consumers tighten their budgets, increasing numbers turn to gig work as delivery riders, and restaurant owners struggle to stay afloat, Meituan continues to report record profits. In 2023, the company reported record earnings, but this has coincided with growing concerns over its labor practices and platform economics.