# Gulf Series

Britishvolt founder Orral Nadjari plots new battery factories in the Gulf
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August 8, 2025
Britishvolt founder Orral Nadjari plots new battery factories in the Gulf
“The history of Britishvolt tells of the intense rivalry we saw between Number 10 and Number 11,’ says Nadjari
Freya Pratty
Chasing Saudi’s big bucks? You might have to move there
Analysis
February 20, 2025
Chasing Saudi’s big bucks? You might have to move there
PIF’s renewed focus on localisation means founders looking for a cheque need to tailor their pitch to the Saudi economy
Freya Pratty
Gulf investment into European tech halved in 2024
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Analysis
January 9, 2025
Gulf investment into European tech halved in 2024
Here are the Gulf investors that backed the most European tech companies last year — featuring a whole lot of crypto
Freya Pratty
Inside Octopus Energy’s deepening relationship with the UAE
Analysis
May 30, 2024
Inside Octopus Energy’s deepening relationship with the UAE
The energy firm says it could soon have staff on the ground in the UAE.
Freya Pratty
European startups silent on Neom human rights concerns
Analysis
May 23, 2024
European startups silent on Neom human rights concerns
One UK company, desalination startup Solar Water, says it won’t work with the organisation due to human rights concerns.
Freya Pratty
European tech loves the Gulf - does it love us back?
Analysis
May 21, 2024
European tech loves the Gulf - does it love us back?
European founders' excitement about the Gulf doesn't quite feel like it is being equally reciprocated
Freya Pratty
Hoards of European VCs are hunting for Gulf LPs
Analysis
May 13, 2024
Hoards of European VCs are hunting for Gulf LPs
In Dubai, ecosystem players report an influx of European VCs hunting for LP cheques
Freya Pratty
European climate tech flocks to the oil-rich Gulf
Analysis
May 9, 2024
European climate tech flocks to the oil-rich Gulf
The already arid Gulf region is heating up fast, and it needs to build a post-oil economy
Freya Pratty
Meet Dubai’s new generation of European tech founders
Analysis
May 3, 2024
Meet Dubai’s new generation of European tech founders
The UAE wants to create 20 tech unicorns by 2031
Freya Pratty
‘Europe is falling behind’ says Swedish unicorn Einride — as it ramps up in the Gulf
Analysis
May 2, 2024
‘Europe is falling behind’ says Swedish unicorn Einride — as it ramps up in the Gulf
Einride is building the world’s largest network of autonomous electric vehicles in the UAE
Freya Pratty
Inside Opus: The exclusive founders’ club backed by British royalty launching in Dubai
Analysis
April 29, 2024
Inside Opus: The exclusive founders’ club backed by British royalty launching in Dubai
The “highly vetted network of rising leaders” also counts WeWork’s founder as a backer
Freya Pratty

# Gulf Series

Britishvolt founder Orral Nadjari plots new battery factories in the Gulf

Chasing Saudi’s big bucks? You might have to move there

Gulf investment into European tech halved in 2024

Inside Octopus Energy’s deepening relationship with the UAE

European startups silent on Neom human rights concerns

European tech loves the Gulf - does it love us back?

Hoards of European VCs are hunting for Gulf LPs

European climate tech flocks to the oil-rich Gulf

Meet Dubai’s new generation of European tech founders

‘Europe is falling behind’ says Swedish unicorn Einride — as it ramps up in the Gulf

Inside Opus: The exclusive founders’ club backed by British royalty launching in Dubai