{"id":212262,"date":"2026-03-02T01:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=212262"},"modified":"2026-03-02T01:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:54:57","slug":"middle-east-weekly-baidus-apollo-go-operates-driverless-fleet-at-wgs-qia-commits-usd-2-billion-to-startups-qatar-signs-agreement-with-tiktok-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=212262","title":{"rendered":"Middle East weekly: Baidu\u2019s Apollo Go operates driverless fleet at WGS, QIA commits USD 2 billion to startups, Qatar signs agreement with TikTok, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a roundup of key developments across the Middle East for the week of February 1\u20137&#8230;<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/kr-asia.com\/middle-east-weekly-baidus-apollo-go-operates-driverless-fleet-at-wgs-qia-commits-usd-2-billion-to-startups-qatar-signs-agreement-with-tiktok-and-more\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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