MENA Tech Scene

Dive into the heart of the Middle East & North Africa’s digital revolution with your essential guide to the dynamic and rapidly expanding MENA Technology Scene. From the bustling innovation hubs of Dubai and Riyadh to the emerging startup ecosystems in Cairo and Tunis, we cover the breakthroughs, trends, and trailblazers shaping the future of Technology in the region.
Explore in-depth analysis on venture capital funding, track the journey of the next unicorns, and gain insights into key sectors like FinTech, AI, e-commerce, and HealthTech. Whether you’re an investor, an entrepreneur, or simply a tech enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve with our expert coverage of the people, products, and policies driving one of the world’s most exciting digital transformations.

Truecaller launches eSIM service to diversify revenue

Truecaller launched a travel eSIM service in 29 countries, with plans ranging from 1 GB for 7 days to 20…

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Iran demands tech giants pay fees for Strait of Hormuz cables

Iran has announced plans to impose fees on U.S. tech companies like Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft for using undersea…

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Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots under EU rules

Meta has submitted a revised proposal to the European Commission offering rival AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude free access…

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RemotePass lands $17.4M Series B from EBRD to merge global hiring with fintech

RemotePass has raised $17.4 million in Series B funding led by EBRD Venture Capital, having achieved profitability in early 2025…

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Musk vs. Altman Week 3: Inside Trump’s Tech Trading

The escalating rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman unfolds against a backdrop of global tech competition, including China's AI…

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From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, founder raises $28M to fight AI phishing

Teenage hacker turned cybersecurity specialist Shay Shwartz raised $28 million for his startup Ocean, which combats AI-powered phishing attacks with…

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Google Simplifies Creating Your Own Deepfake

Google's Flow platform introduces Omni Flash, a new video-generation model that provides improved detail and character consistency, replacing the earlier…

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ECARX, backed by Geely, signs $750M deal to build robotaxis for May Mobility

ECARX has signed a $750 million framework agreement to supply May Mobility with thousands of autonomy-ready vehicles for its commercial…

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Cropin Scales Global AgTech Analytics with Sisense AI

Cropin, an India-based AgTech company, is integrating Sisense AI into its analytics platform to process vast agricultural data and provide…

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Motif, backed by Temasek, launches Clarity AI to power wealth platforms

Motif, a Swiss wealth advisory firm backed by Temasek, launched Clarity AI to address the gap between data retrieval and…

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Malta gives every citizen free ChatGPT Plus, with one condition

OpenAI and the Maltese government have partnered to provide every citizen and legal resident with a free one-year ChatGPT Plus…

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Gaza Rebuilds Using Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble

In Gaza, where construction supplies have vanished due to the Israeli blockade and bombardment, Suleiman Abu Hassanin's project "Green Rock"…

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X battles Andrew Tate’s bid to reveal his critics

X is defending its users' right to anonymity against Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are trying to expose online critics…

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Jumia Cuts Another 10% of Staff, Pivots to AI for Profitability

Jumia Technologies is cutting 200 jobs (10% of its workforce) to accelerate profitability by end of 2026, citing AI-driven workflows…

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UK Cybersecurity Market Hits £14.7bn, Fueled by AI Growth

The UK cybersecurity sector generated £14.7bn in revenue last year, contributed £9.1bn in gross value added (a 17% increase), and…

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Half-open laptops: New badge of AI coders on the move

AI agents like Claude Code and OpenAI Codex require laptops to remain open and running, leading users like product head…

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Amazon launches AI shopping assistant Alexa+ in search bar

Amazon has launched Alexa for Shopping, a new AI assistant powered by Alexa+, replacing its 2024 predecessor Rufus to provide…

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New Smaller, Cheaper Roombas Hit the Market

iRobot has launched eight new Roomba models that are up to 25% smaller and significantly more affordable, with price drops…

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Meta blocks users from hiding its AI on Threads

Meta is testing a new Threads feature that lets users tag a Meta AI account for real-time answers, but users…

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Meta AI integration comes to Threads, similar to Grok

Threads is testing a Meta AI integration in select countries that allows users to mention the AI in posts for…

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