Five deep-tech startups from the MENA region have arrived in Silicon Valley to participate in Propeller's inaugural Kernel Camp, aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.

Meanwhile, discussions around Silicon Valley's role in shaping the future continue, with some experts questioning its ability to drive progress in the West. In a different sphere, celebrity fashion took center stage at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, where Salma Hayek and Anne Hathaway dazzled attendees with their stunning outfits.