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1001 AI Secures $9M Seed Funding to Transform MENA Infrastructure Operations with AI Platform

A new AI startup founded by Scale AI veteran Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh has raised $9 million in seed funding to tackle operational inefficiencies in critical Middle Eastern industries. 1001 AI is developing an AI-native operating system specifically designed for aviation, logistics, and construction sectors across the MENA region. The platform aims to automate complex decision-making processes in physical operations that reportedly account for billions in regional inefficiencies.

Major Backing for MENA-Focused AI Infrastructure

1001 AI, a startup developing artificial intelligence infrastructure for critical industries across the Middle East and North Africa, has reportedly secured $9 million in seed funding according to recent reports. The round was led by prominent venture firms CIV, General Catalyst, and Lux Capital, with participation from global and regional angel investors including Chris Ré, Amjad Masad of Replit, and members of prominent Gulf business families.

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San Francisco’s AI Gold Rush Fuels Luxury Housing Boom and Generous Employee Perks

** The AI boom is transforming San Francisco’s real estate landscape as startups compete for talent with luxury apartment leases and monthly rent stipends. New reports indicate this trend is creating a “perfect storm” in one of America’s most expensive housing markets, with rents climbing at unprecedented rates. **CONTENT:**

AI Startups Revolutionize Employee Benefits with Housing Perks