> but it certainly is from a culture and society perspective. Like living in the 12th century except there are also shiny glass skyscrapers.

I am surprised looking at this seemingly racist comment. Just because someone doesn't follow your tradition/culture doesn't mean they are living in the 12th century. There are people living everywhere in the world.

Dubai is in fact very developed, and there are not just camels living there - there are people, and many companies - albeit not so much primarily in the tech industry.

They do not have the tallest building in the world there worth $1.5 billion for no reason. They have tech needs like any other country and I hope that clears your confusion.

I don't think you really understand Middle East countries. 94% of Iranians are literate. They are a very sophisticated culture that dates back to pre-history.

They certainly may appear backwards from our western culture but that is only superficial.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Iran

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