AI firm AIQ has proven crucial for Abu Dhabi oil giant ADNOC over Iran war
Six months of war and AI fever have added urgency to the rollout of Genesis, an operating system AIQ is pitching to energy companies.
Semafor Tech1 min read
gulf
46 stories
Israelis in Saudi after attempted hijacking spark normalization debate
A widely shared video showed a woman in a niqab tending to passengers, challenging stereotypes that conservative Muslims are innately hostile to Jews.
Semafor Tech1 min readflydubai halts flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv after attempted hijacking
Emirati prosecutors opened an investigation after a co-pilot stabbed his captain mid-flight, asserting jurisdiction over the crime.
Semafor Tech1 min readSaudi Arabia sees deeper budget deficits ahead
Higher oil prices have largely offset lower export volumes, lifting revenue above prewar estimates, but spending is set to rise faster.
Semafor Tech1 min readIsrael probes if FlyDubai pilot stabbing was attempted terror attack
The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after passengers helped avert a disaster.
Semafor Tech1 min readSaudi introduces regulations for camel renters
Camels must be returned to their original owner’s registry when the rental agreement ends.
Semafor Tech1 min readSaudi bundles up Hajj services on one platform
Some 1.7 million people made the trip in 2025, with spots rationed by country at roughly one per 1,000 Muslims.
Semafor Tech1 min readUAE-Israel flight survives suspected hijacking
An altercation between the pilots led to the plane plunging more than 14,000 feet before climbing sharply.
Semafor Tech1 min readIran war mutes Gulf rivalries
The UAE Vice President’s meeting with Saudi’s Crown Prince is the most prominent effort to repair ties.
Semafor Tech1 min readSingapore’s Temasek to open Gulf offices despite war uncertainty
Temasek will use Abu Dhabi and Riyadh as hubs for investing in the Middle East and bringing portfolio companies to the region
Semafor Tech2 min read
Showing 46 of 46 stories
You're all caught up.
AiByts Weekly Brief
Get the top AI news and tools straight to your inbox every week.
Weekly · AI news from Semafor Tech
Join 15,000+ AI enthusiasts