US pledges $100 million for Turkey, Idex in Abu Dhabi, Meta's paid verification — Trending



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On today's episode, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledges $100 million in additional aid after arriving in Turkey on Sunday.

Thousands of delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) in Abu Dhabi, where the latest in military technology and weapons systems will be showcased.

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta will launch a paid subscription service that allows users to verify their accounts while, in the US, former president Jimmy Carter will receive hospice care at home.

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

Updated: February 20, 2023, 9:42 AM

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