The wire
Every item from all 26 sources, deduplicated across outlets. Use “GCC only” to narrow to the region.
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| –– | AI startup Corgi to open 24/7 cafe in London globalsifted · 7d | — — | sifted | 7d |
| –– | Why European VCs are quietly cheering the chip rout globalsifted · 7d | — — | sifted | 7d |
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| –– | US launches fresh strikes on Iran as conflict expands to Iraq, Jordan and Egypt, oil surges above $90 The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after attacks on American forces, as fighting spread across Iraq, Jordan and Egypt and oil prices climbed above $90 arabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Dubai’s debt market reaches $141bn as Nasdaq Dubai records $13.8bn in new listings Nasdaq Dubai listed $13.8bn in new bonds and sukuk in H1 2026, taking outstanding listed debt securities to a record $141bn GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | UAE and Egypt plan major flight boost with 5-year aviation plan The UAE and Egypt have agreed to gradually increase flights over the next five years under a new aviation deal to boost connectivity, tourism and trade GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | IMF says AI could boost Saudi Arabia’s GDP growth by up to 6 per cent The IMF says widespread AI adoption could increase Saudi Arabia's GDP growth by up to 6 per cent, citing progress in government, healthcare and fintech GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face A new OneDrive Photos app is appearing on some Windows 11 PCs through OneDrive and Windows updates, adding AI-powered search and an optional facial grouping feature. globaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |
| –– | Saudia expands North America flights with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic codeshare deal Saudia expands its codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, adding access to nearly 30 destinations across the US and Canada arabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Robinhood Posts Best Quarter Ever as Prediction Market and Robinhood Chain Take Off Robinhood posted a record $1.31 billion in revenue in Q2. Prediction markets are now doing the work crypto used to for the company. fundingglobaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |
| –– | Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks Saudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping after Houthi attacks expanded the conflict and disrupted maritime trade GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Flock Cameras Face Growing Backlash as Privacy Concerns Reach Capitol Hill Growing opposition across America to Flock cameras has reached Capitol Hill, where Rep. Thomas Massie plans legislation to block federal funding for the technology. fundingglobaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |
| –– | There's a New Way to Protect Bitcoin From Future Quantum Attacks, Researchers Say New research outlines a cryptographic approach that could allow Bitcoin and other blockchain wallets to remain compatible with existing addresses in a post-quantum future. globaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |
| –– | UAE social media law explained: New rules ban under-15s from personal accounts The UAE's new social media law bans children under 15 from holding personal accounts and introduces new safeguards for teenagers aged 15 to under 16 GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Ministry urges compliance with safety rules for shared housing RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has urged owners of shared residential facilities to comply with updated health and technical safety requirements. It stressed their responsibility to provide safe living conditions and maintain preparedness for emergencies.The ministry said evacuation routes and emergency exits must remain clear at all times and be equipped with illuminated directional signs and backup lighting systems that activate automatically during power outages. Emergency doors should also be fitted with mechanisms that allow easy opening from the inside without obstruction during evacuations.It also emphasized the importance of maintaining fire detection and firefighting systems through regular inspections and maintenance, while prohibiting the random storage of m… GCCsaudi-gazette · 7d | — — | saudi-gazette | 7d |
| –– | MoonPay's PayBox Puts a Crypto Wallet Inside Claude and ChatGPT—And Lets It Pay for Things The company wants your AI to move money autonomously while you stay in control. Here's how it actually works. globaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |
| –– | Dubai awards record 237 hotels for sustainability as green tourism gathers pace Dubai honours 237 hotels with Sustainable Tourism Stamps, marking a 55 per cent increase as the hospitality sector accelerates ESG and Net Zero goals GCCarabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | flydubai expands Italy flights as Naples services switch to Salerno during airport closure flydubai will increase Italy flights with double-daily Milan-Bergamo services while temporarily switching Naples flights to Salerno in November arabian-business · 7d | — — | arabian-business | 7d |
| –– | Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever. globaltechcrunch-startups · 7d | — — | techcrunch-startups | 7d |
| –– | Bitcoin, Ethereum Wobble as Fed Holds Rates Steady Chair Kevin Warsh kept the federal funds rate at 3.5%–3.75% and offered no new signals on when cuts—or hikes—might come. globaldecrypt · 7d | — — | decrypt | 7d |