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.

Jordan to Host Replit AI Software Dev Event

Jordan is hosting a Replit event in Amman to unite developers and entrepreneurs, aiming to integrate local talent into the…

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Vivo Opens Algeria Assembly Plant With 6,000 Daily Capacity

Chinese smartphone giant Vivo has launched a joint venture assembly facility in Oran, Algeria, with Smart Technologie Innovation to localize…

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Egypt launches biometric system for remote digital ID

Egypt has launched a new biometric verification system allowing users to authenticate identities and execute electronic signatures remotely via mobile…

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Telecom Egypt Joins FTSE Emerging Markets Index

Telecom Egypt has been promoted to the Mid Cap segment of the FTSE Emerging Markets Index, driven by a market…

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Huawei’s Egypt AI Bid Sparks US Concern

Huawei is bidding to build AI data centers in Egypt using 2,008 Ascend chips and surveillance technology from iFlytek, marking…

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Mindstream Adds Park Place, Orange Jordan to Al-Risha AI Campus

Mindstream has partnered with Park Place Technologies and Orange Jordan to integrate critical lifecycle management and high-capacity fiber networks into…

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Did Google Demote Listicles?

Listicles remain a dominant force in search results, accounting for 43.8% of AI citations and appearing in the top 10…

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Mindstream Adds Park Place, Orange Jordan to Al-Risha AI Campus

Mindstream has partnered with Park Place Technologies and Orange Jordan to integrate critical lifecycle management and high-capacity fiber networks into…

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GCC Smart Parking & Digital Payments: Parkin and Amakin Insights

Dubai-based Parkin Company and Bahrain’s Amakin have signed an MoU to collaborate on smart parking, digital payments, and mobility data…

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Mistral and HUMAIN Partner for Sovereign AI and Arabic Models

Mistral AI and Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN have formed a strategic alliance to advance sovereign AI capabilities, focusing on developing localized…

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Ventures Platform Launches Second Africa Fund for Bigger Growth

Ventures Platform closed its second Pan-African fund at $84 million, marking a strategic expansion from Nigeria to the broader continent…

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Oman Launches First AI Zone Targeting $275M Investment

Oman is launching its first specialized AI economic zone near Muscat, aiming to attract $275 million in investment and strengthen…

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Vodafone Qatar Upgrades Push-to-Talk Plus for Enterprise

Vodafone Qatar has upgraded its Push-to-Talk Plus service to replace traditional radio infrastructure with a secure, mobile-network-based platform offering high-fidelity…

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Pakistan, Google Sign MoU to Boost $30B Digital Economy

Pakistan and Google signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the nation's transition to a $30 billion digital economy through…

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Morocco Boosts Cyber Defense With AI-Powered Garda Platform

Morocco is accelerating its military digital transformation by deploying the AI-driven Garda Cyber Command Suite, which unifies threat detection and…

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Nroho Uses AI Carpooling to Cut Algerian Transport Costs

Algerian startup Nroho utilizes AI-driven algorithms to optimize urban mobility by connecting drivers with passengers on similar routes, thereby reducing…

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Saudi Arabia’s Space Economy to Hit $31.6B by 2035

Saudi Arabia’s space economy is projected to quadruple from $8.7 billion in 2024 to $31.6 billion by 2035, driven by…

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Bahrain Civil Service Taps Beyon for Sovereign Cloud HR

Bahrain’s Civil Service Bureau has partnered with Beyon Solutions to implement Oracle Fusion Cloud within a locally managed sovereign cloud,…

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Ericsson to Unveil 5G Advanced, AI at LEAP 2026

Ericsson returns to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to showcase its fifth consecutive participation, highlighting 5G Standalone, 5G Advanced, and AI…

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Zain Bahrain Expands Installment Vouchers With Sharaf DG

Zain Bahrain has partnered with Sharaf DG to allow subscribers to purchase electronics and home appliances using installment vouchers integrated…

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