Dubai eyes commodities tokenization, KSA non-oil exports surge, Oman launches tech accelerator, Malaysia reshuffles cabinet, Apple explores partnerships with Indian chip makers
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- DMCC partners Crypto.com to drive tokenization of commodities
- EGA seeks equity partners for $6B US aluminium plant
- Second phase of single-use plastics ban to begin in January
- Mubadala Bio opens new plant, unveils three advanced oncology drugs
- Cash reliance among low-income workers drops from 84% to 69%
- Non-oil exports reach record $82B in H1 2025
- Blacklane, The Helicopter Company to integrate air-to-ground services
- Midad Energy emerges among top bidders for Lukoil's global assets
- Ericsson and stc Group sign 5-year deal to advance 5G rollout
- Kingdom leads Gulf wealth at $3.7T with UAE trailing closely
- Egypt breaks ground on $220M vaccine manufacturing hub
- Public enterprises’ exports hit $1B as revenues up 20% in FY25
- Govt to slash debt levels amid second package of tax reforms
- Sawiris eyes operations of three airports amid privatization push
- Elsewedy Electric plans investments to grow KSA, Qatar footprint
- Local messaging app Beep to be launched for govt officials
- Pakistan, Russia explore potential oil deal
- Pak Qatar Takaful IPO opens to public after strong institutional demand
- National Gemstones Policy finalized
- 5G spectrum auction to be held in Q1 2026
Other MENA+ Developments
- G42 unveils most advanced Hindi-centric LLM Nanda 87B
- ACWA Power, AfDB to expand energy and water cooperation in Africa
- Saudi Arabia and Syria to boost industrial investments
- VC firm Propeller launches deeptech residency program for MENA founders
- Oman’s ITHCA launches tech accelerator, venture fund targeting Saudi expansion
Southeast Asia Developments
- Cambodia seeks CPTPP membership after US tariff woes
- Thailand’s stimulus schemes boost food delivery as consumer spending recovers
- Grab-backed Superbank surges 24% on Indonesia listing
- Indonesia’s Telkomsat partners UAE’s Space42 for 5G D2D services
- Malaysia appoints new trade, economy ministers in cabinet reshuffle
India Developments
- Apple exploring iPhone assembly with Indian chip makers
- Indian malls to see $3.5B investments as more global brands enter
- Insurance Amendment Bill paves way for 100% FDI in insurance sector
- General Catalyst to boost investments in manufacturing, AI in India pivot
- Japan’s Mizuho set to buy majority stake in investment bank Avendus
