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Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
The Trump administration has approved the sale of tens of thousands of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, reversing earlier export restrictions aimed at limiting technology leakage to China.
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Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Landmark 500-Megawatt AI Data Center in Saudi Arabia
Huge new facility backed by Saudi state-linked AI venture and Nvidia signals deepening U.S.–Gulf technology cooperation and expansion of Musk’s AI infrastructure
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JENSEN HUANG: I want to be involved in nearly everything Elon Musk does.
"For xAI, I'm super excited about the financing opportunity that they're doing. We're an investor already. The only regret I have is I didn't give him more money. Almost everything that Elon is part of you really want to be part of as we...
Saudi Arabia Accelerates AI Ambitions with U.S. Chip Deals and $50 Billion Investment
Riyadh secures access to advanced U.S. AI chips and pledges multibillion-dollar spending after Crown Prince’s Washington visit
Trump’s “DOGE” Efficiency Agency Quietly Disbanded Ahead of Schedule
The Department of Government Efficiency, once led by Elon Musk, has been declared defunct with its functions absorbed before its July 2026 end date.
Musk, Barra and Ford Join Trump in Lavish White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
High-profile tech and auto executives attend East Room gala hosted by President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid deepening U.S.–Saudi ties
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Elon Musk’s xAI to Deploy 500-Megawatt Saudi Data Centre with State-backed Partner HUMAIN
xAI and Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN agree to build a large-scale AI hub powered by Nvidia chips amid major U.S.–Gulf tech export approvals
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U.S. Clears Export of Advanced AI Chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid Strategic Tech Partnership
Commerce Department authorises export of up to thirty-five thousand Nvidia Blackwell chips to Gulf AI firms tied to major data-centre projects
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xAI Selects Saudi Data-Centre as First Customer of Nvidia-Backed Humain Project
Elon Musk’s AI startup becomes inaugural client for Saudi Arabia’s Humain data hub powered by hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips
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Saudi Arabia Deepens AI Alliances With U.S. Tech Giants as Crown Prince Visits Washington
HUMAIN unveils major partnerships with xAI, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Adobe to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure and economic transformation
Elon Musk attends White House dinner for Saudi Crown Prince MBS
Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Musk's Starlink to Start Services in India: Maharashtra Set to Lead Satellite-Enabled Digital Infrastructure
Elon Musk's high-speed internet service, Starlink, granted license in June; plans for satellite-enabled digital infrastructure collaboration with the state of Maharashtra.
New Zealand Plans National Space Mission with State-Owned Satellite Fleet
The mission aims to provide regular coverage of areas of national interest and reduce the government's reliance on external providers for important information.
Trump Again Taps Musk Ally Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA
President Donald Trump re-nominates private astronaut and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the new administrator of the US space agency.
EVIQ Aims to Complete 60 EV Charging Stations by End of 2025, Focuses on Highways
Saudi Arabia's state-backed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Co. (EVIQ) plans to install 60 charging stations across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province by 2025, targeting a nationwide network of 5,000 stations as electric mobility g...
Exhibitors Praise EV Auto Show for Shaping Saudi Arabia's Clean-Mobility Landscape
International players in electric vehicle sector highlight the networking opportunities provided by the fourth annual EV Auto Show Riyadh.
SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Devices at Myanmar Scam Centers
SpaceX has taken action to disable over 2,500 of its Starlink devices in the vicinity of suspected scam centers in Myanmar, as revealed by a recent investigation.
Gulf Sovereign Funds Fuel M&A Boom, Driving Deal Value to $3.5tn
Sovereign wealth funds from Middle East and Asia drive resurgence in global mergers and acquisitions.
Global EV Sales Hit Record 2.1 Million in September
Market research firm Rho Motion reports a 26% increase in global electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid sales, driven by strong demand in China and the US tax-credit rush.
This Week in AI: Meta’s Superintelligence Push, xAI’s Ten Billion-Dollar Raise, Genesis AI’s Robotics Ambitions, Microsoft Restructuring, Amazon’s Million-Robot Milestone, and Google’s AlphaGenome Update
Major developments across the AI sector include new labs, massive funding rounds, layoffs to retool talent, and advances in robotics and generative biology
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Trump Hosts Tech Executives at White House, Absent Estranged Ally Musk
President showcases AI research and company investments while First Lady discusses responsible AI management.
Starship’s tenth flight test pushed the limits and provided maximum excitement along the way!
SpaceX completes a landmark mission with successful payload deployment, engine restart in space, atmospheric re-entry, and precise landing maneuver.
Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is backing Merge Labs, a new brain-computer interface start-up targeting a valuation of eight hundred and fifty million dollars, positioning it as a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s Neuralink.
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Saudi Crown Prince and Syrian President Discuss Stabilisation, Reconstruction and Regional Ties in Riyadh Talks
Mohammed bin Salman Confronts the ‘Iranian Moment’ as Saudi Leadership Faces Regional Test
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Donald Trump Organization Unveils Championship Golf Course and Luxury Resort Project in Saudi Arabia
Inside Diriyah: Saudi Arabia’s $63.2 Billion Vision to Transform Its Historic Heart into a Global Tourism Powerhouse
Trump Designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, Elevating US–Riyadh Defense Partnership
Trump Organization Deepens Saudi Property Focus with $10 Billion Luxury Developments
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
Mohammed bin Salman’s Global Standing: Strategic Partner in Transition Amid Debate Over His Role
Saudi Arabia Opens Property Market to Foreign Buyers in Landmark Reform
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
CNN’s Ranking of Israel’s Women’s Rights Sparks Debate After Misleading Global Index Comparison
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President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
Saudi-UAE Rift Adds Complexity to Middle East Diplomacy as Trump Signals Firm Leadership
OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Policy Unchanged Despite Saudi-UAE Tensions Over Yemen
Saudi Arabia and UAE at Odds in Yemen Conflict as Southern Offensive Deepens Gulf Rift
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Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry
Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Completes Initial Test Flight, Advancing Saudi Carrier’s Launch
Saudi Arabia’s 2025: A Pivotal Year of Global Engagement and Domestic Transformation
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Content Based Tax on Sweetened Drinks from January 2026
Saudi Hotels Prepare for New Hospitality Roles as Alcohol Curbs Ease
Global Airports Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Emergence as a Leading Aviation Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia Weighs Strategic Choice on Iran Amid Regional Turbulence
Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
Saudi Arabia Condemns Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting and Expresses Solidarity with Australia
Washington Watches Beijing–Riyadh Rapprochement as Strategic Balance Shifts
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Drives Measurable Lift in Global Reputation and Influence
Alcohol Policies Vary Widely Across Muslim-Majority Countries, With Many Permitting Consumption Under Specific Rules
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Libya and Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Telecommunications Cooperation
Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Landmark 500-Megawatt AI Data Center in Saudi Arabia
Israel Moves to Safeguard Regional Stability as F-35 Sales Debate Intensifies
Cardi B to Make Historic Saudi Arabia Debut at Soundstorm 2025 Festival
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Wall Street Analysts Clash With Riyadh Over Saudi Arabia’s Deficit Outlook
Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Cement $1 Trillion-Plus Deals in High-Profile White House Summit
Saudi Arabia Opens Alcohol Sales to Wealthy Non-Muslim Residents Under New Access Rules
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