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.

McDonald’s Archie Gadget Prevents In-Game AFK Kicks

McDonald's Türkiye has introduced a promotional gadget called Archie, which attaches to a controller to provide constant minor input, aiming…

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Digital Aid for Lebanon’s Displaced Reaches One Million

The conflict in Lebanon has displaced over one million people since March, creating a severe humanitarian crisis with widespread needs…

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Syria’s Security Failures Exposed by Hack

A major breach of official Syrian government social media accounts in early March 2026 exposed critical vulnerabilities in the state's…

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Anonymous Social App Launches in Saudi Arabia

The anonymous social platform Fizz has launched internationally in Saudi Arabia, quickly reaching the top of the App Store and…

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Uber and WeRide Expand Robotaxi Services in Dubai

Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Dubai, operating commercially without a human safety driver via…

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RepAir Carbon Expands to Luxembourg

RepAir Carbon, an Israeli developer of energy-efficient electrochemical direct air capture technology, has established its European headquarters in Luxembourg to…

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Iranian Hackers Target US and Israeli Networks

Earlier this year, Iran-linked actors targeted Israeli citizens with deceptive text campaigns, including a fake emergency app to steal data…

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Iranian Hackers Targeted Kash Patel Email, Not FBI

Iranian state-backed hackers breached the personal email of former Pentagon official Kash Patel earlier this year, accessing sensitive communications and…

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Pay2Key Ransomware Group Linked to Iran Returns

The ransomware group Pay2Key, with suspected ties to Iran, has re-emerged with significantly upgraded technical capabilities, and its activity appears…

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FBI Director Kash Patel’s Email Hacked, DOJ Confirms

The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that Iran-linked hackers breached the personal Gmail account of FBI Director Kash Patel, with…

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Iranians Create Volunteer Missile Warning Map

Mahsa Alert is a grassroots digital platform providing real-time safety warnings about missile and drone threats in Iran, filling a…

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Satellite Data’s Weaponization Risks

A fabricated satellite image of a destroyed U.S. radar site, debunked by open-source investigators, exemplifies how satellite data is increasingly…

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FBI: Handala Hackers Use Telegram for Malware Attacks

The FBI warns that Iranian state-sponsored hackers are using Telegram as a command-and-control infrastructure to deploy malware against journalists, dissidents,…

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NeuReality taps ex-Google AI director as adviser

NeuReality, an AI infrastructure startup, has appointed former Google Labs director Shalini Agarwal as a strategic adviser to guide the…

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Iran-Targeting Malware Infects Open Source Software

A new hacking group, TeamPCP, is conducting a sophisticated campaign using a self-spreading worm and a data wiper, primarily targeting…

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Idomoo Strata: First AI Model for Layered Video Creation

Idomoo has introduced Strata, a new AI foundation model that generates layered, editable video compositions instead of flat, uneditable files,…

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Iran Threatens US Tech Firms Amid Escalating Conflict

Iranian state-linked media has explicitly named major U.S. tech firms like Google and Microsoft as potential targets, signaling an expansion…

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Gulf Nations’ Tactics to Counter Iranian Missiles and Drones

Authorities have urged civilians not to film or share footage of air defense interceptions, as such videos could compromise sensitive…

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Global Surge in Security Camera Hacking Exposed

State-backed hackers are increasingly exploiting insecure consumer security cameras for battlefield reconnaissance, planning strikes, and damage assessment, turning everyday devices…

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Unicorn-Like Spinosaurus Unearthed in Sahara

New Spinosaurus fossils from an inland desert site challenge previous views, indicating it was neither fully terrestrial nor fully aquatic,…

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