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Flying taxis and AI-powered drones: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East

Saudi Arabia rolls out AI-powered drones and mega A/C for Hajj pilgrims, a Saudi business group signed a tentative $1 billion deal that could bring flying taxis to the country, and Huda Kattan takes full control of her global beauty brand.

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