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.

EverCognitive: Turn AI Ambition into Business Results

Elizabeta Gjorgievska Joshevski, founder/CEO of EverCognitive, guides companies from AI ambition to operational reality, focusing on how technology creates real…

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How Analysts Track Spoofed Tankers in Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing unprecedented levels of signal jamming and spoofing, with over half of vessels affected at…

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Middle East Brute-Force Attacks Surge in 2026

A sharp rise in brute-force attacks targeting network security appliances like firewalls and VPNs was observed in early 2026, with…

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Adware Disables Antivirus on 23,000 Systems

A global software campaign has disabled antivirus software on over 23,000 computers by exploiting a legitimate update mechanism to deploy…

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Uber Buys More Lucid Robotaxis, Company Names New CEO

Lucid Motors and Uber have significantly expanded their partnership, with Uber increasing its order of Lucid Gravity SUVs for a…

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Iran’s Social Media Strategy Outmaneuvers White House

In early 2026, a U.S.-Israeli military strike shifted Iran's propaganda position from oppressor to victim, allowing state media to use…

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Iranian Lego AI Video Makers Attribute Viral Success to Heart

A satirical Iranian media group, Explosive Media, uses viral AI-generated Lego animation videos to offer a critical counter-narrative to official…

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Iranian Hackers Target US Critical Infrastructure Networks

U.S. authorities warn of an active, state-sponsored Iranian cyber campaign targeting critical industrial control systems, specifically from manufacturers like Rockwell…

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Pro-Iran Trolls Target Trump With AI Lego Animations

A pro-Iran group called Explosive Media released a polished, AI-generated Lego animation satirizing President Trump, depicting him conceding to Iran,…

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Iranian Hackers Target US Critical Infrastructure

Multiple U.S. federal agencies warn that an Iranian state-sponsored hacking group is actively targeting and disrupting American critical infrastructure, a…

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Lebanon’s Emergency System Is at Breaking Point

Lebanon's humanitarian response is under unprecedented strain due to a conflict that has displaced nearly 1.3 million people, overwhelming shelters…

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AirHub secures €4.4M to scale drone software platform

AirHub, a Netherlands-based drone operations management company, has secured €4.4 million in funding, led by Keen Venture Partners, to expand…

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Solo Founder’s Social Network Hits 5 Million Users

UpScrolled is a social platform founded by Issam Hijazi that rejects Big Tech norms by using a chronological feed and…

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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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