Unicorn Hunters co-founder Silvina Moschini, speaking at FII in Riyadh, outlined plans for the Gulf to become a ‘unicorn factory’ through Latin American partnerships
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UAE looks to Silicon Valley tech companies as it aims to boost $38bn investment in US
The UAE is looking to develop trade and investment ties with tech companies in Silicon Valley, USA
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Google, Intel discuss expanding strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha held talks with the companies in Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley Bank shut down is biggest lender failure since 2008 crisis
Silicon Valley Bank assets seized by US regulators
fintech
UAE fintech Xare to set up regional HQ in Silicon Valley in bid for global expansion
The startup will house part of its product management and marketing teams from the US office for its global operations
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai, Riyadh are global rivals to Silicon Valley: Here’s why
The Middle East region is an incubator for talent, with startups having access to a vibrant ecosystem with an abundance of enthusiasm
500 Global
Silicon Valley-based VC 500 Global partners with JS Group to support startups in Pakistan
Under the partnership, 500 Global also aims to bring its range of startup and investor education programmes to Pakistan
AI-based curating systems
Can Dubai be the next Silicon Valley technology hub?
The emirate provides those in the Web 3 space with the ‘perfect balance of work and fun,’ making it attractive for talent, said the 26-year-old co-founder of interactive short video platform Vurse
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Global innovation giant Plug and Play inks deal for Abu Dhabi platform
Partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office aims to boost emirate’s industrial innovation capabilities and attract high-calibre tech start-ups
African Free Trade Agreement
Video: Why Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey have big plans for Africa
Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, Inc, raised some eyebrows in Silicon Valley when he announced he was moving to Africa in 2020. Africa is poised to take off as the next big tech market, and both America and China have taken notice.
automotive industry
Video: How Elon Musk took Tesla to hell and back with the Model 3
In 2003, a Silicon Valley startup called Tesla Motors came up with an ambitious plan that would transform the auto industry. Founders Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning set out to redefine the electric car. Cars that everyone would want – affordable, environmentally friendly and fast. Their master plan started with a low volume of expensive but alluring electric sports cars.
Bagmane Tech Park
Video: India is becoming its own Silicon Valley
Traditionally, India’s best and brightest tech talent has emigrated to the United States for lucrative job opportunities.
Architecture
Video: Inside Samsung’s futuristic $300 million office
Samsung’s North American headquarters was designed to integrate into Silicon Valley, not wall employees off from it.
Amazon
Dubai is Middle East’s Silicon Valley, says ruler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum makes comparison as emirate continues to create tech entrepreneurs
Apple
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone on September 10
Tech giant Apple sends out invitations to a September 10 event at its Silicon Valley campus
Arabian Business StartUp
Silicon Valley start-up to build over 4,000 new homes in Saudi Arabia
Under the agreement, 4,101 housing units will be built by Katerra in Makkah, Madinah, Al Baha, Al Jawf and Al Qasim
anti-trust breach
Video: Why has Google been charged with an anti-trust suit again?
Alphabet Inc.’s Google was fined 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) by the European Union for thwarting advertising rivals.