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Oman's space sector has expanded by 136%, growing to 26 companies, according to a report carried by Zawya. The figures point to rapid development of the country's space industry, in line with Gulf states' broader push to diversify economies beyond oil and build domestic capabilities in satellites and space technology.
- 2Concern Raised Over Qatar's New Nuclear Engineer Training Program●Concern Over Qatar's New Nuclear Engineer Training Program
Qatar has launched a program to train nuclear engineers, drawing concern from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which flagged the initiative. The program's scope, partners and intended civilian applications have not been detailed publicly, prompting questions about the Gulf state's nuclear ambitions at a time of heightened regional scrutiny of nuclear development.
- 3Lewis Hamilton Backs Middle East F1 Races Unlike Max Verstappen●Lewis Hamilton Backs Middle East F1 Races Unlike Max Verstappen as Deadline Looms
Lewis Hamilton has voiced support for Formula 1's races in the Middle East, taking a different position from Max Verstappen as a deadline over the sport's regional calendar approaches. Hamilton's stance puts him at odds with his title rival on a growing debate within the sport about its commitment to Gulf venues. The comments come with time running out on decisions shaping future race schedules.