The Verge
JUNE 16, 2020
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. BBC now reports you can opt out of the show if you don’t want to run the risk of being called.). Kuwait, with a population of more than 4.1
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
This week, flexible workspace operator (and one-time unicorn) Knotel announced it had filed for bankruptcy and that its assets were being acquired by investor and commercial real estate brokerage Newmark for a reported $70 million. Knotel designed, built and ran custom headquarters for companies. In March 2020, it was reportedly valued at $1.6
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The Verge
JULY 24, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund already owns a majority stake in fellow EV startup Lucid Motors, and the UAE and Kuwait have even bigger sovereign funds. The lawyer for Jia who spoke during the hearing did not specify which Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund was interested, and a spokesperson for Faraday Future declined to comment.
TechCrunch
MAY 25, 2022
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
The Verge
JANUARY 26, 2022
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.
TechNode
MARCH 5, 2025
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. After reaching the countrys nine largest cities and nearly half its population, Keeta is now considering entry into Kuwait and the UAE.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 24, 2023
TechCrunch Reporter Devin Coldewey reports: This kind of investigation doesn’t just appear out of thin air — the FTC doesn’t look around and say “That looks suspicious.” CNET found itself in the midst of controversy after Futurism reported the publication was publishing articles under a mysterious byline completely generated by AI.
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