ADQ's CEO steps down, KSA launches National Privatization Strategy, MENA to see first maglev trial, Vietnam to regulate data exchange, tech firms seek tax certainty in India
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- ADQ CEO steps down, to lead Lunate
- Miral announces second Topgolf venue on Yas Island
- Abu Dhabi Customs partners PSA's CrimsonLogic for AI-enabled customs tech upgrade
- OFZA, Trakx to collaborate on research of crypto tradable index methodologies
- ADX, Borsa Italiana to study cross-border investment opportunities
- Finance minister launches National Privatization Strategy
- Open World launches blockchain tokenization center of excellence
- Govt launches SMAI 2 initiative to boost national data, AI capabilities
- Ghanem launches fractional ownership of real estate
- Mölnlycke Healthcare, Tamer JV opens second phase of Jeddah medical device plant
- Orascom, Guide Group to manufacture EV batteries, water purification membranes in SCZone
- Parliament studying proposals to remove mobile data consumption limits
- Govt in discussions to support Technip Energies JV with Enppi, Petrojet
- Discount retail chain Kazyon to expand in MENA via Morocco, Saudi Arabia
- Bosta launches region's largest logistics sorting machine
- Pakistan says it will not join Abraham Accords
- PM's Youth Program to launch zero-fee digital remittance wallet for expatriates in UAE
- PTA to hold 5G spectrum auction on 10 March, targets $630M revenue
- Pakistan calls on AD Ports to cut handling charges to boost Karachi port competitiveness
- Pak Suzuki calls for new auto policy to support localization
Other MENA+ Developments
- US EV maker Faraday Future delivers first FX Super One vehicles to Middle East
- Qatar Financial Centre, ADGM, DIFC unveil cross-border data flow partnership
- Etihad Rail, IronLev partner for MENA's first maglev trial
- IKEA signs deal with HITEK AI to deploy SAFETEK HSSE digital platform
- Jordan to develop smart city at Aqaba port with Japanese support
Southeast Asia Developments
- Vietnam to issue decree regulating data exchange
- Philippine central bank developing regulations to tighten crypto oversight
- Indonesia introduces free float rules, reforms following MSCI concerns
- Thailand to open more economic sectors to foreign firms
- Malaysian data center capacity to double this year
India Developments
- Tech firms seek tax clarifications in Sunday's budget announcement
- Chief Economic Advisor says govt must study age-based limits for social media
- Apple posts record revenue in India across all products
- South Africa studying up to 50% tariff on Indian, Chinese cars
- Precision components maker Indo-MIM planning IPO to raise $700M
