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.

AI Agent Startup Automates Its Own $100 Million Fundraise

Lyzr, a three-year-old AI startup, used its own AI agent named SivaClaw to handle its $100 million Series B fundraising,…

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Cybersecurity job openings for July 7, 2026

The cybersecurity job market on July 7, 2026, is active with diverse global roles, including an Application Security Lead in…

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Iran-Linked Hacking Group Targets Israeli Government, IT Sectors

Since early 2026, a new Iran-linked hacking group called 'Cavern Manticore' has been targeting Israeli government agencies and IT organizations,…

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Building a Digital Archive Palestinians Say Can’t Be Erased

Since October 2023, Israel's intensified destruction of Gaza's cultural institutions, including galleries, museums, and archives, has prompted the Palestinian Museum…

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Indian tech tycoon invests $30M in Microsoft Office AI rival

Indian entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is self-funding his new venture Neo with $30 million to rebuild enterprise software from scratch with…

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Together AI raises $800M Series C as open-source cloud demand surges

Together AI raised $800 million in Series C funding led by Aramco Ventures, reaching an $8 billion valuation, with annualized…

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Asia’s factories boom on AI hardware demand despite Iran war

Asia's manufacturing sector expanded in June, driven by surging global demand for AI hardware, with China's high-tech PMI reaching 53.5…

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Aikido acquires Israel’s Root to apply AI to open source patching

Aikido Security acquired Israeli startup Root for an estimated $70-100 million, integrating Root's AI agent technology that can patch open-source…

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Base44 launches Base1 AI model for vibe coding

Base44 launched its own proprietary AI model, Base1, to gain independence from external vendors and control costs, moving beyond building…

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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G: Immersive Display, Smarter AI for More Users

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G with a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and a…

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Mitiga launches Agentic Runtime Security for cloud, SaaS, AI

Mitiga's Agentic Runtime Security redefines runtime detection and response for modern infrastructure (cloud, SaaS, identity, AI) by using log-based defense…

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How Qatar Became FIFA’s Tech Testing Hub

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature technologies like connected match balls and digital replays, which were first tested during…

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Iran-Linked MuddyWater Masks Espionage as Ransomware Attacks

Iranian state-sponsored group MuddyWater is now masking espionage operations as ransomware attacks using commercially available malware to confuse defenders. The…

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Anthropic hires Orange’s AI chief to lead European expansion

Steve Jarrett, Orange's chief AI officer since 2019, is leaving to join Anthropic to help the company adapt its Claude…

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Oracle cuts 500 Romania jobs as AI restructuring continues

Oracle laid off approximately 500 employees in Romania on June 25 as part of its global restructuring to prioritize cloud…

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EA reportedly cuts recruitment, support, safety, and IT staff

Electronic Arts is conducting another round of layoffs affecting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT departments, following a…

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Formula E unveils GEN4 calendar featuring real race tracks

Formula E's upcoming GEN4 car, debuting in Season 12 (2026-2027), will be more powerful than a Formula 1 car at…

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EA Cuts Jobs in Fan Care and Recruitment Divisions

Electronic Arts has conducted another round of layoffs affecting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams, continuing a…

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Abu Dhabi’s MGX AI Fund Reaches $50 Billion Mark

MGX, Abu Dhabi's AI-focused investment firm, has raised nearly $50 billion in a single fundraising round by heavily relying on…

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Flagright secures $12.5M to fight financial crime with AI

Flagright, founded by Baran Ozkan after failing to find a unified compliance tool, raised $12.5 million in Series A funding…

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