UAE's G42 says data center campus plans on track, KSA launches sandbox for municipality solutions, Qatar to restart world's largest LNG export plant, Grab showcases 13 AI-powered solutions, India's UPI to be available in Central Asia
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- DP World eyes $13.2B controlling stake in UK’s biggest port operator
- ADIA finalizes joint $18.3B acquisition of US women-focused healthtech Hologic
- G42 says data center campus, overseas plans on track
- Trade Minister meets with global shipping leaders to overcome trade disruptions
- NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop smart molecules for cancer detection
- Alat drops chip production plans, names new acting CEO
- Govt launches sandbox for development of municipality solutions
- Renewables capacity up 87% YoY to 12.3GW in 2025
- Key east-west oil pipeline struck hours after ceasefire
- PIF, PGIM strike co-investment partnership, to support Saudi financial markets development
- Orange Money introduces zero-fee money transfers to Egypt
- 6 state-owned firms temporarily listed on EGX under IPO program
- Triumph Junheng to localize pharma packaging production with $250M investment
- Egypt to clear all energy arrears before June 2026
- Renewable energy target fast-tracked to 45% by 2028
- PTA drafts MVNO licensing framework
- KP introduces legislation mandating QR code payments for businesses
- Vice President Vance to lead US delegation to Islamabad talks on Iran war
- Remittances jump 17% surge in March
- Electric two-wheeler demand jumps amidst fuel costs, shortages
Other MENA+ Developments
- Qatar begins work to restart world's largest LNG export plant following ceasefire
- UAE, Bahrain strike $5.5B currency swap agreement
- Hapag-Lloyd says normal traffic to take 6-8 weeks to resume
- Alshaya acquires Greek, Cyprus Starbucks franchises
- Turkey's Ziraat Bank, Aktifbank in discussions to establish Syrian offices
Southeast Asia Developments
- Grab showcases 13 AI-powered solutions for merchants, users
- Pony.ai, Comfortdelgro launch Singapore robotaxi pilot
- VinFast announces EV rental program in Indonesia, Philippines
- ChipX to commercialize silicon photonics, high-voltage power chips ahead of Malaysia fab completion
- World Bank projects Vietnam, Thailand to suffer most among major ASEAN economies this year
