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.

1001 Partners with Bitmovin to Enhance Video Streaming

Iraq's leading streaming service, 1001, has partnered with Bitmovin to integrate its Player and Observability solution, aiming to improve reliability…

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Iran’s Digital Surveillance Nears Total Control

The Iranian government's recent nationwide internet blackout during protests represents a severe and surprising escalation, departing from its usual strategy…

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Beirut.com Just Killed the Search Bar (And Why It’s Brilliant)

Directory sites usually die a slow death. They get clunky, the search filters break, and eventually, everyone just goes to…

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UpScrolled Surpasses 2.5M Users, Founder Reveals

UpScrolled has rapidly grown to over 2.5 million users, a surge its founder attributes to shifts in the social media…

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Inside Iran’s Longest Internet Blackout

Iran is experiencing a prolonged and deliberate nationwide internet blackout, creating unreliable connectivity to obscure state violence and a severe…

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AI-Powered Malware Targets Iranian Protesters

A sophisticated cyber campaign named **RedKitten** is targeting individuals and organizations in Iran, particularly human rights and political dissent groups,…

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Iran Jams Starlink as Protests Rage, Service Fights to Stay Online

Iranian authorities disrupt satellite internet like Starlink with sophisticated jamming, causing severe connectivity issues during civil unrest. Starlink, operating under…

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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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