Dubai’s RTA launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030, while Saudi govt to launch crackdown on unregistered media practitioners
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Dubai’s RTA launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030
- ADNOC Distribution partners noon to boost last-mile deliveries
- Generative AI may replace a third of Dubai government jobs
- GCAA accepts design for Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal heliport
- Dubai-based Mada Media launches online platform for advertising permits
- KSA, UAE seek to boost electricity exports via India grid links
- Virgin Atlantic makes Saudi entry with inaugural flight
- Govt to launch crackdown on unregistered media practitioners
- Saudi EXIM Bank’s credit facilities surge over 2x to $8.93B
- Airbus to source Saudi titanium, metal in exchange for Saudia order
- Egypt, China explore converting debt into development loans
- East Nile Monorail trial operations to be launched in July
- Hilton plans 2 new properties in New Administrative Capital
- Dragon Oil inks deal with EGPC to merge concession agreements
- Economists cut GDP forecast to 3.8% this fiscal year amidst tariffs
- SBP to unveil green taxonomy framework in June
- Businesses required to integrate with FBR’s e-invoicing system by May 1
- Poverty rate expected to hit 42.4% in FY25
- Foreign investment slumps 19% to $1.3B in 9M FY25
- Pakistan begins selecting two astronauts for China space mission
Other MENA+ Developments
- PayPal launches new regional hub in Dubai
- US-based AI firm Senen eyes MENA push starting from Dubai
- YouTube reports surge in creators’ earnings in KSA, Egypt, UAE
- Iraq becomes latest member of ADX’s Tabadul Digital Hub
- Kuwait issues warning against illegal crypto mining activities
Southeast Asia Developments
- D2C sector funding jumps 208% in 2024 despite overall downturn
- KuCoin launches new digital asset platform in Thailand
- Vietnam's biggest coffee chain Highlands eyes IPO
- Vietnam, US begin trade talks amid potential 46% tariffs
- Malaysia, Singapore boost joint SEZ push amid global headwinds
India Developments
- US tariffs may cut India GDP by up to 0.5%, says finance secretary
- Digital Competition Law continues facing delays amid US trade talks
- Samsung explores moving production from Vietnam to India
- LG Electronics shelves plans for local IPO citing market uncertainty
- Startups, backers under tax scrutiny for fund roundtripping
