# venture capital
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Gulf States Poised to Ride a New Wave of AI and Tech Investment
At SEF2026 in Sharjah, venture capitalists signalled that Gulf countries — buoyed by low energy costs, proactive regulation and growing AI education — are entering a new phase of technology investment. Saudi Arabia led the region in deal value in 2025 and has launched funds targeting early-stage biotech, reflecting its Vision 2030 diversification agenda.
SoftBank Eyes Giant $30 Billion Top-Up to OpenAI — A High‑Stakes Bet in the AI Arms Race
SoftBank is reportedly negotiating to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, a potential marquee financing that would deepen the capital race among AI developers. The move would expand OpenAI's resources for compute, talent and product rollout while raising governance and regulatory questions for both companies.
SoftBank Eyes Up to $30bn Bet on OpenAI as Valuation Nears $830bn
SoftBank is negotiating a potential investment of up to $30 billion in OpenAI that could value the company at about $830 billion. The move would mark one of the largest private bets on an AI firm, accelerating compute and product expansion but raising questions about valuation sustainability, market concentration and regulatory scrutiny.