Binance granted full crypto license in Dubai, while PIF-backed Manara Minerals nears $1B Reko Diq deal
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Binance granted full crypto license in Dubai
- Abu Dhabi to build advanced waste-to-energy facility powering 50,000 homes
- Botim to integrate tutoring platform Filo
- IHC unit seeks over $1B stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines
- Trademark registrations rise 64% in Q1
- Manara Minerals eyes stake in First Quantum’s mines
- Manara Minerals nears $1B Reko Diq deal
- 451 flights launched for cloud seeding and research last year
- Private sector workforce hits 11.2M
- NEOM unit Topian partners Tadco to bolster food security
- Govt targets 70% private sector contribution to economy
- Egypt stresses commitment to flexible exchange rate
- Red Sea attacks spark renewed interest in alternative fiber routes
- New free zone to manufacture yachts
- IMF sees debt to GDP ratio dropping to 82.6% in 2025
- Ride-hailing players call for comprehensive regulations
- Govt does not see rupee devaluation in new IMF talks
- X in talks with govt to resolve concerns over ban
- KSA nears deal to invest $1B in Reko Diq mining project
- Pakistan ranks 10th for daily mobile usage
Other MENA+ Developments
- IMF downgrades regional growth outlook amid heightened risks
- EU-GCC joint platform for green transition launched
- Insurance revenue set to grow in 2024 on increased demand
- Gulf countries back Bahrain-led ethical framework for AI
- Qatar may suspend stores that fail to offer e-payments
Southeast Asia Developments
- Thai SEC amends initial coin offering rules
- Philippines partners Plug & Play for national startup accelerator
- Apple to invest $250M to expand Singapore hub
- More multinational e-commerce platforms expand Vietnam footprint
- Malaysia’s 5G rollout hits roadblock as telco deal falls through
