POLITICO's Antoaneta Roussi and Maggie Miller reported that Hamas supporters are conducting extensive cyberattacks against Israeli infrastructure, including newspapers and the Iron Dome missile defense system. An Israel-based cybersecurity group identified over 40 groups disrupting more than 80 sites starting from the day of Hamas' initial attack. These groups are often aligned with Iran and Russia. Despite low internet connectivity in Gaza, the cyberattacks are likely originating from outside Gaza. Hamas’ cyber capabilities, while not cutting-edge, are very effective when used strategically, as noted by Audrey Kurth Cronin of Carnegie Mellon Institute for Security and Technology. [1]

Saudi Arabia is making significant investments in improving its healthcare infrastructure and technology, including the introduction of new medical technologies and opening up its healthcare sector to foreign investors. There is a focus on using technology to address the country's diabetes problem, and efforts are being made to increase women's participation in the workplace through initiatives such as TechSaudiya. This initiative aims to connect female Saudi computer science and business graduates with local companies and provide training in technology and entrepreneurship. These initiatives are seen as crucial steps in empowering Saudi talent and creating a different Saudi for the future. [2]

The United Arab Emirates is making strides in renewable energy, particularly in solar power, despite being a major oil producer and carbon polluter. It has made substantial investments in solar energy, with plans to generate 7 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and 50 percent by 2050. The UAE is home to the world's largest single-site solar energy project and is making significant progress in solar energy production. The region has been able to reduce solar energy prices due to declining equipment costs and low labor expenses. Although photovoltaic solar panels are the primary choice, a combination of concentrated solar power and thermal storage is considered necessary for night generation. [2]