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"In the years preceding the war, Palestine’s tech ecosystem had come under the spotlight of various multinational tech majors, including Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft. Many Gazans saw an opportunity to earn a dignified income and overcome the challenges posed by Israel’s blockade of the enclave since 2007, and the number of Palestinians engaged in tech-related professions grew significantly. 

“There was exponential growth because some of the universities started teaching AI technology, and tech became the most desirable subject that guaranteed quick bucks,” said Rabi.

Most of those who come to Taqat’s coworking sites work in industries ranging from coding and programming to animation and graphic design for clients based primarily in Western countries and the Gulf, Rabi said."

Tech coworking in Gaza:

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/01/coworking-offers-lifeline-gazas-tech-entrepreneurs-war-disrupts-jobs

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