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Semafor· Nov 7, 2025UAE touts $148B investment in AI Some Gulf countries are investing heavily into AI, with the Emirates taking a notable lead in data center capacity and attracting foreign investment.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Bahrain revamps investment rules to attract super-rich The country looks to pitch itself as a global wealth management hub and attract the type of super-rich residents that have flocked to the neighboring UAE.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Qatar doubles down on Egypt’s coastline with $3.5B land buy Gulf countries are moving away from providing aid to Egypt and instead focusing on investment opportunities.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Around 40% of research papers may be fraudulent, study says Researchers found red flags including duplicate images and a lack of follow-up research.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Russia could buy leftover uranium from Niger, France warns The Arlit mine, formerly run by a French group, was seized during Niger’s 2023 military coup, and stockpiles of uranium remained on site.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Israel steps up strikes on southern Lebanon Israel and Hezbollah fought a brief but vicious ground war last year, in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
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