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.

Faraday X Racks Up 200+ FX Super One Orders in 48 Hours After Middle East Debut

The Faraday Future FX Super One generated significant market excitement in the Middle East, securing over 200 preorders from business…

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ADNOC, Gecko Robotics Partner on AI, Robotics and Training

ADNOC and Gecko Robotics have expanded their partnership with three new agreements to deploy robotics, AI, and training programs, aiming…

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InfraX & Ericsson Partner to Launch UAE Smart Utility Initiative

InfraX and Ericsson have partnered to accelerate the UAE's utility sector digital transformation by deploying IoT and automation innovations, formalized…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Quantum Alliance for Secure Communications

Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Quantum Network Alliance to establish technological sovereignty and become a pioneer in quantum communications…

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TCS and Google Cloud Open AI Innovation Hub in Saudi Arabia

A new AI innovation hub, the Google Cloud Gemini Experience Center (GEC), has opened in Riyadh through a partnership between…

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Redbrick Partners with Dubai’s MDX Hub to Advance AI Education

Redbrick and Middlesex University Dubai have formed a strategic partnership to advance AI education and research, formalized at GITEX GLOBAL…

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Record-Breaking FII9 Draws 9,000+ Delegates, 2,000 Members

The ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) set a new attendance record with over 9,000 delegates and highlighted a global economic…

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Snap Opens New Doha Office to Boost MENA Presence

Snap Inc. has opened a new regional headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, expanding its Middle East and North Africa presence…

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du & talabat Launch UAE’s First Digital Wallet for Delivery Riders

du Pay and talabat have launched the UAE's first licensed digital wallet specifically for delivery riders, marking a pioneering partnership…

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Future Games 2025: UAE Hosts Next-Gen Global Sports

Abu Dhabi will host the Games of the Future 2025 from December 18-23, featuring phygital sports that combine physical athleticism…

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UAE and Google Launch “AI for All” Initiative

The UAE has launched the "AI for All" program in partnership with Google to provide comprehensive AI training to citizens…

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O Gold Wins Best Shariah Gold Investment App at Global Takaful Awards 2025

O Gold won the "Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App" award at the Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards 2025, recognizing…

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Saudi Aramco Buys Stake in PIF’s AI Firm HUMAIN

Saudi Aramco is acquiring a minority stake in HUMAIN, with both PIF and Aramco contributing AI assets and expertise to…

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Velents.ai Secures $1.5M to Launch First Arabic AI Employee

Velents.ai raised $1.5 million to launch Agent.sa, the Middle East's first fully Arabic-speaking AI employee, aiming to transform enterprise operations…

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Lucid Motors: Powering Saudi Arabia’s Sustainable Future

Lucid Motors is advancing Saudi Arabia's electric vehicle transformation by establishing a major assembly plant and retail presence, aligning with…

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BRKZ Fuels KSA Construction Boom with $30M Finance Boost

BRKZ secured up to $30 million in growth debt from Stride Ventures to expand its B2B building materials marketplace and…

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Bahrain Launches $1B AI and Quantum Drug Discovery Program

Bahrain is investing $1 billion in a partnership with SandboxAQ to use AI and quantum computing for faster drug discovery…

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DMCC Hits 1,000 Chinese Firms Milestone Amid Tech Boom

DMCC has reached a milestone with its 1,000th Chinese company, highlighting the strong and growing trade relationship between the UAE…

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Oman Data Park & Axway Boost Secure Data Exchange in Oman

Oman Data Park and Axway have formed a strategic partnership to enhance secure data exchange and digital innovation in Oman,…

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Morocco Boosts Digital Access with ADD-CTPES Partnership

A new partnership between ADD and CTPES in Morocco aims to boost digital access, entrepreneurship, and inclusion in the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra…

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