Saudi Arabia goes big in Davos as it looks to become a top AI tech hub for the Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s delegation came out in force in Davos as the country looks to establish itself as a tech hub in the region. International: Top News And Analysis

Why automakers are turning to hybrids in the middle of the industry’s EV transition

Automakers are reconsidering the viability of hybrid vehicles to appease consumer demand and avoid costly penalties related to federal fuel economy standards. U.S. News

Iran-backed Hezbollah joining Israel-Hamas conflict would be a ‘game changer,’ Middle East expert says

With an Israeli ground incursion potentially imminent in the north of the Gaza Strip, the conflict could grow to involve other regional actors, analysts say. International: Top News And Analysis

CapStar Bank names Chip Higgins Middle Tennessee president

CapStar, a subsidiary of CapStar Financial Holdings (Nasdaq: CSTR), is the 11th-largest bank in Greater Nashville, according to Business Journal research, with $ 1.59 billion in local deposits. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Priced out of Nashville: Where mortgage payments are growing fastest across Middle Tennessee

See where mortgage payments are growing the fastest in Middle Tennessee, and how that’s impacting local migration patterns and recruiting across the region. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Middle Tennessee housing inventory dips as year draws to a close

Rising interest rates have continued to slow home sales, which has also decreased the number of homes on the market, pushing the region further from pre-pandemic inventory after several months of gains. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Three Middle East countries led the world on vaccines early. Then they went in different directions

Israel, the UAE and Bahrain are still among the top 10 most vaccinated countries, but charts show that their Covid infection trends have varied greatly. International: Top News And Analysis