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.

Only 25 People in the World Can Own This Rolls-Royce

Venuum has released an extremely limited, radical widebody kit for the Rolls-Royce Dawn, with production capped at just 25 units…

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VC Jon Medved, Diagnosed with ALS, Backs Tech That Will Improve His Life

Venture capitalist Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, now personally relies on health technology startups from his own investment portfolio, transforming…

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BRIDGE Summit 2025: Key Strategic Deals & MoUs

The inaugural BRIDGE Summit held in Abu Dhabi last week (December 8-10, 2025) was a high-velocity engine for economic collaboration,…

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The New Media Crossroads: Key Insights from the Inaugural BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi

The inaugural BRIDGE Summit, held in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, 2025, has officially concluded, marking a massive shift in…

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Ransomware Gangs Now Use Shanya EXE Packer to Evade EDR

Cybersecurity threat groups are increasingly using the commercial **Shanya packer service** to encrypt and obfuscate ransomware payloads, making them difficult…

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Arab Region Faces Critical Climate Risks, New Report Warns

The Arab region, home to nearly 480 million people, faces severe climate threats like extreme heat and drought, despite producing…

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UAE’s Uber Robotaxis Go Fully Driverless

Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, allowing passengers to be assigned autonomous vehicles…

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Protei Hacked: Data Stolen, Website Defaced

Protei, a Russian-founded telecommunications firm supplying surveillance technology globally, suffered a major security breach involving website defacement and the theft…

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YouTube Veo 3 Launches for Shorts in MENA Region

YouTube is launching its advanced AI video tool Veo 3 in the Middle East and North Africa via YouTube Shorts,…

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Microsoft Invests $15 Billion in UAE’s AI Sector

Microsoft is investing $15 billion in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 to strengthen its AI and cloud infrastructure, supporting…

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Bexprt and AWS Partner to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation

Bexprt and AWS have formed a strategic multi-year alliance to accelerate Saudi Arabia's digital transformation by advancing cloud computing, AI,…

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Sahm App First in MENA to Offer Nasdaq TotalView® to Investors

The Sahm App is the first platform in the MENA region to offer Nasdaq TotalView®, providing real-time market depth data…

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QFC, Doha Bank Forge Fintech Partnership in Qatar

The Qatar Financial Centre and Doha Bank have formed a strategic alliance to boost fintech and digital asset development through…

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UAE Aims to Double Non-Oil Foreign Trade to $18.5 Trillion by 2035

The UAE aims to more than double its non-oil foreign trade to over AED68 trillion by 2035, reflecting a strategic…

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Maxus Coral Acquires E-City Retail Chain in Strategic Move

Maxus Coral, a UAE-based omnichannel technology distributor, has acquired the E-City retail chain from Albatha Retail & Home Products as…

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CRA & Ehsan Center Host Digital Privacy Workshop for ITU Anniversary

The Communications Regulatory Authority and Ehsan Center organized a workshop on personal data protection and secure mobile usage, targeting elderly…

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Dubai Holding, Palantir Launch Aither to Drive AI Transformation

Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies have launched Aither, a joint venture to accelerate AI adoption in the UAE by combining…

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CODE81, Moro Hub, Liferay Partner to Boost UAE Digital Experiences

A strategic alliance between Moro Hub, Liferay, and CODE81 aims to accelerate the UAE's digital transformation by combining global technology…

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Qatar Breaks Into Top 20 in Global Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Qatar has risen to the top 20 in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking for 2025, reflecting progress toward a…

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UAE’s G42 and Microsoft Launch $15.2B Data Center Expansion

Microsoft and G42 have formed a $15.2 billion partnership to build a 200-megawatt data center in the UAE, set to…

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