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The Middle East and North Africa present unique opportunities for AI startups
The Middle East and North Africa present unique opportunities for AI startups
Ahmed Zahlan   |  Dec 07, 2024
Much of the attention surrounding artificial intelligence is focused on China and America, and so the Middle East and North Africa are sometimes overlooked. However, the region holds many unique opportunities that merit further investigation, stresses Fulbright Scholar Ahmed Zahlan.
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Game-changers
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Governance
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Game-changers
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