AI in MENA

Artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa region 

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is seen on a large screen during a long distance Q&A session at the Smart Mobility Summit 2026, in Tel Aviv on May 18, 2026.
Israel
MENA
Live Story

Musk expands Israel ties with Tesla self-driving car rollout

The Tech billionaire has deepened his relationship with the Israeli government despite facing allegations of permitting antisemitic content on his platform X.

The New Arab Staff
19 May, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Society
Live Story

How QuitGPT is challenging AI use in modern warfare

Olivia Hooper

Olivia Hooper

22 April, 2026
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Iraq
MENA
Live Story

Creator behind AI ad of Iraqi poet receives death threats

Shahab Al-Sameer
25 February, 2026
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Lebanon
In-depth
Live Story

Oracle, Israel, and the long shadow over Lebanon's data

Sarah Khalil
08 January, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
In-depth
Live Story

AI and Islamophobia: The algorithmic gaze on Muslim communities

Hamid Chriet
19 November, 2025
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AI in MENA
Society
Live Story

Visually impaired Arabs turn to AI for empowerment and equality

The New Arab Staff

Shimaa Elyoussef

03 November, 2025
Omar_Sharif
AI in MENA
Film, TV & Music
Culture
Live Story

Egypt's cinema revival: The promise and perils of AI technology

The New Arab Staff

Shimaa Elyoussef

02 October, 2025
Manetho_app
AI in MENA
History
Culture
Live Story

Manetho: The first app to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs instantly

Salwa_Samir

Salwa Samir

19 September, 2025
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AI in MENA
Environment and Climate
Live Story

AI in MENA: From environmental strain to social inequity

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Anisa Abeytia

16 September, 2025