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Experts believe that a storm headed for the region—and not cloud seeding—exacerbated by rising heat owing to the effects of climate change was behind the unusually heavy rain that overwhelmed the Gulf nation’s infrastructure.

The UAE is looking at its first public listing of the year while Egypt just delivered a big one; OpenAI’s bugging accused has ties to Saudi Arabia; and other updates from the week.
The arrest and charges against an employee of the artificial intelligence company, fewer early-stage VC deals, and other updates.
A local fintech deal to consolidate operations, feedback on Saudi Arabia’s proposed IPO rules, and Ras Al Khaimah’s casino economy.
Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar goes for the Indian Ocean archipelago, India’s PhonePe gets UAE approval, and other updates from the week.
August was the best month this year for Dubai hotels, a crisis in the kingdom, and Mubadala gets a piece of Luckin.
Big AI moves in the Middle East this week, Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf files for bankruptcy and other updates.
Former WeWork chief is betting on the Mideast markets, fresh attacks have the Gulf on edge again, and other updates from this week.
The stablecoin neobank has raised more than $100 million this year; Saudi Arabia is looking at stock market reforms; and other updates from the week.