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.

Money Fellows Hits $1.5B in Digital Savings Transactions

Money Fellows, an Egyptian fintech, has processed over $1.5 billion in digital savings transactions and attracted more than eight million…

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Dubai Debuts World’s First Smart Gold Testing Lab at GITEX 2025

Dubai has launched the world's first fully automated smart lab for testing gold, silver, and platinum, using advanced technology to…

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Libya’s Medusa Cable Reaches Marseille in Key Milestone

The Medusa Submarine Cable has reached its first Mediterranean landing point in Marseille, marking a key advancement for Libya's digital…

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Qatar Tops 2025 Global Engineering and Tech Rankings

Qatar leads in engineering and technology for 2025, as highlighted in the ARCIF report, which marks a decade of monitoring…

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Saudi Telecom Giant GO Group Launches AI Hub in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia's GO Telecommunications Group has launched its first Artificial Intelligence Hub in Pakistan, strengthening digital ties between the two…

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Dubai’s in5 Startups Raise $2.45B, Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation

Startups from Dubai's in5 incubator have collectively raised AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion), marking a 14% increase since October 2024…

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Expand North Star 2025: Dubai’s Role in Digital Entrepreneurship

Expand North Star 2025 reinforced Dubai's status as a global hub for digital entrepreneurship and technology, hosting the world's largest…

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e&, Space42 Partner to Boost 5G with Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Tech

e& UAE has partnered with Space42 to explore Equatys, a direct-to-device initiative that integrates satellite and terrestrial networks to provide…

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Two Airport Wi-Fi Experiences: A Tale of Two Speeds

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh recorded the fastest public Wi-Fi download speed at 86.34 Mbps, while Dubai and Hamad…

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Dubai Launches Next-Gen Digital Platform for Business & Government

Dubai has launched an AI-powered 360 Services feature on its Invest in Dubai platform, integrating essential government services into a…

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Qatar Airways Launches IPv6 with CRA to Boost Digital Transformation

Qatar Airways has launched IPv6 across its digital systems, advancing Qatar's digital transformation and aligning with national strategy under the…

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Oman Tech Summit: AI’s Impact on Education & Research

The Oman Technology Summit (OTS25) highlighted AI's role in reshaping education and research, supporting the nation's digital transformation under the…

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Oman Launches Hadatha Center to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Independence

Oman has inaugurated the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to strengthen national cyber defenses and promote digital autonomy, marking a…

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Eutelsat Renews Partnership with Oman for National Broadcasting

Eutelsat has renewed its partnership with Oman's Ministry of Information, continuing to provide national broadcasting services via the EUTELSAT 21B…

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YC Alum Cercli Raises $12M for AI-Powered HR Platform in MENA

Cercli, a Dubai-based startup founded by former Careem executives, has raised $12 million in Series A funding to address disconnected…

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Kyndryl & Auj: Digital Innovation for Saudi Aviation

Kyndryl and Auj have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector, aligning with Saudi…

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Sheikh Mohammed Orders GITEX 2026 to Become World’s Largest Tech & AI Event

GITEX TechCation 2026 aims to become the world's largest technology and AI event, transforming Dubai into a premier innovation hub…

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AWS and e& Launch AI Nation to Upskill 30,000 UAE Professionals

AWS and e& have launched the "AI Nation – Afaaq" programme to train 30,000 UAE professionals in AI and cloud…

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Vertiv, Ezditek Partner to Build AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

Vertiv and Ezditek have formed a partnership to accelerate the development of AI-ready data centers in Saudi Arabia, aligning with…

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Dubai Chamber, 28DIGITAL Partner to Boost Tech Startup Growth

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and 28DIGITAL have formed a strategic partnership to support tech startups by enhancing market…

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