UAE establishes National Media Authority, KSA launches new data center JV, Oman plans cybercrimes law, Grab expands SEA AV push, India amends nuclear law
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- National Media Authority established under new Federal Decree-Law
- Adnoc secures $11B in financing for offshore gas projects
- Online food delivery market seen hitting $3.9B by 2030 driven by mobile orders
- Industrial hemp use in medical products permitted under new law
- ADGM boosts financial hub status with $9T+ AUM committed
- Stc’s Center3 and HUMAIN launch data center JV to support AI demand
- Saudia Cargo, Saudi Exports ink deal to promote national products
- China’s Mingyang secures 1.5GW wind supply deal
- Saudi Absher platform generates $5.3B economic impact annually
- Kingdom bets on cheap electricity for low-cost AI data centers
- Digital property platform launched to boost foreign currency inflows
- Suez Canal Authority expands African presence with Namibia port deal
- Al Nasr to make EVs as it restarts operations after 15 years
- New golden licenses issued for auto, manufacturing projects
- Food industry exports surge 11% in 10M 2025 to hit $5.8B
- UAE’s AD Ports announces JV with local logistics provider
- Govt sets timelines for privatization of power plants, DISCOs, PIA
- New roadmap targets $63B exports in four years
- $713M grant set to address power sector’s cash flow constraints
- Pakistan seeks Chinese fintech investment to drive digital finance
Other MENA+ Developments
- Shahid, Disney+, OSN+ introduce region’s first joint streaming bundle
- DIFC becomes member of Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum
- ADI Foundation onboards BlackRock, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton to drive blockchain
- IFC, AMEA Power, Japan’s Kyuden partner for 1GW Egypt solar project
- Oman pushes ahead with draft law to combat cybercrimes
Southeast Asia Developments
- Grab partners China's Momenta for autonomous driving push
- Thailand insurance regulator eases investment rules
- Philippine GDP growth to recover in Q4 on holiday spending
- Philippine cenbank plans near-24/7 payment settlement system
- Vietnam ramps up infrastructure spending to hit 10% growth target
India Developments
- Financial services reforms pave way for foreign capital influx
- Nuclear law amended to allow private investment
- M&A rules to be revamped to accelerate deals, boost investor protection
- 2025 overall startup funding flat amid early-stage AI investments reset
- Ola Electric’s stocks hit record low after share sale
