UAE official says more time needed for removal from FATF graylist, while KSA joins US, UAE, Egypt mediation efforts in Sudan
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Abu Dhabi royals' Ethmar plans local IPO
- 92% of consumers find chatbots useful in e-commerce
- Govt reiterates space, climate focus in $150B FDI target
- Contact lost with spacecraft carrying Rashid moon rover
- Govt official says more time needed for removal from FATF graylist
- KSA joins US, UAE, Egypt mediation efforts in Sudan
- Saudi Arabia, Iran resume trade amidst continued normalization
- Women make up majority of 428,000 Saudis employed in last 15 months
- StarzPlay to add Sky News Arabia content in distribution deal
- ACWA Power receives approval for Abu Dhabi desalination project
- SCZone plans Ismailia "technology valley"
- AI Council launches responsible use of AI charter
- IMF says Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia should tighten policy
- ACWA Power's 200MW solar project to become operational in January 2024
- Kaf Insurance selects DXC as digital transformation partner
- Pakistan elected as UN Committee on Information Chairman
- Govt says IMF staff-level agreement expected in 10 days time
- Weakening purchasing power hits e-commerce sales
- Pakistan receives highest ADB funding in 2022 following floods
- Tech millionaires expected to impact political landscape
Other MENA+ Developments
- GCC countries to see slower 2023 growth on lower oil prices
- IPO market to remain robust in 2023, led by UAE
- Sudan ceasefire wavers amidst repatriation operations
- TAQA invest $31M in Morocco-UK subsea cable startup
- Egypt, Morocco among top emerging markets for FDI
Southeast Asia Developments
- EV penetration needs cheaper models despite Thailand, Indonesia sales soaring
- Robo advisor Endowus expands to Hong Kong
- Filipinos hit by Axie Infinity losses, shun crypto games
- Improving US ties to benefit Vietnam tech investments
- Singapore, Shanghai sign digital economy agreement
India Developments
- India says no immediate impact of WTO IT tariffs ruling
- Finance MInistry says SVB-style crisis unlikely among Indian banks
- India among top countries requesting Twitter takedowns
- IT body Nasscom appoints Microsoft India President as Chairperson
- Govt cautions e-commerce giants against failing to join ONDC
