Middle Eastern countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, are diversifying their economies and focusing on technology and innovation sectors.
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund (PIF), has made significant investments in global companies like Facebook, Disney, and Uber.
Middle Eastern investments have propelled advancements in AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Partnerships between U.S. universities and Middle Eastern investors have led to technological advancements and collaborations in research and innovation.