UAE approves AE Coin for govt payments, KSA launches AI and data curriculum, UAE and Oman begin work on power link project, Singapore-EU digital trade deal takes effect, Trump says US-India trade deal agreed
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Federal government approves AE Coin for payments
- EGA begins investor meetings ahead of ADX IPO at $10-15B valuation
- Commercial law reforms expected to double company registrations by 2028
- World Governments Summit 2026 launched in Dubai
- Du Pay, Deem Finance partner to launch digital short-term loans
- CMA reviewing 49% cap on foreign ownership in locally-listed companies
- Siemens opens Jeddah digital industries software office
- Aman Holding, Jarir SAMA approval for consumer microfinance JV
- UNCTAD says Saudi Arabia is an early leader in e-commerce measurement methodologies
- SDAIA launches AI, Data curriculum for all university students
- Egypt launches unified investment licensing platform
- FRA raises maximum financing limit for microenterprises to $6,200
- PM says social media platforms will need to maintain local reps for accountability on content violations
- Turkey's Erdogan to visit Egypt, Saudi Arabia to promote trade, regional stability
- Licensing platform now offers 460 services from 41 government entities
- UAE rolls over $2B of Pakistani debt for one month
- Punjab plans EV subsidy, ranging from $70 for e-bikes to $1,780 for commercial EVs
- Telcos call for easing of 5G auction conditions
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in discusisons to support domestic vaccine manufacturing
- Pakistan to offer over 200% additional spectrum to speed up internet
Other MENA+ Developments
- India, Arab League aim to double trade to $500B by 2030 with tech, trade corridor
- Google Research launches WAXAL open dataset covering 21 African languages
- AD Ports to develop, operate terminal in DRC's Matadi Port
- Ooredoo Fintech, Western Union partner to expand money transfer options in Qatar
- UAE, Oman begin work on power link project
Southeast Asia Developments
- Singapore-EU digital trade deal takes effect
- Vietnam issues directive to mandate ID verification for social media users
- Ho Chi Minh City trials drone deliveries
- Southeast Asia’s 2025 trade surplus with US widens despite tariff crisis
- Singapore's EDB partners Thales to boost deep tech, manufacturing
India Developments
- Trump says US-India trade deal agreed
- India in talks with Ant to allow UPI-Alipay+ link
- Local data center operators push back on 20-year tax holiday for overseas investors
- Foreign ownership limit in state banks could be raised to 49%
- India to champion crossborder payments agenda with BRICS presidency
