UAE condemns Iranian attack on two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
- The UAE condemned what it described as a hostile Iranian attack on two ADNOC-affiliated vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with reports saying there were no injuries, per Gulf Business.
Gulf Business · 2026-08-15
Saudi sovereign fund reports large stake in SpaceX
- Saudi Public Investment Fund disclosed it has added stakes in Elon Musk's SpaceX during the second quarter.
- Arabic coverage states the fund holds a stake valued at 26 billion dollars.
الشرق بلومبرغ · 2026-08-15
Saudi Cultural Development Fund launches SAR500,000 AI incentive for cultural businesses
- The Cultural Development Fund launched a new incentive programme to accelerate AI adoption across cultural businesses, according to Fast Company Middle East.
Fast Company Middle East · 2026-08-15
Middle East Cybersecurity Market Growth
- Driven by digital transformation and rising threats, the Middle East cybersecurity market will reach $29.39 billion by 2031 according to MarketsandMarkets
Barchart.com · 2026-08-15
WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam for the first time
- The first WAN-IFRA International AI Forum was held in Vietnam to explore how AI could reshape newsroom workflows, governance and the future of journalism, per VietnamNet.
Báo VietNamNet · 2026-08-15