Dubai introduces classification system to distinguish AI-generated content, while KSA sees 31% YoY rise in MSME lending in Q1 on financial reforms
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Dubai introduces classification system to distinguish AI-generated content
- Salama partners Policybazaar.ae to boost life insurance coverage
- Paymentology opens new Dubai office in regional push
- Dubai Chambers opens inaugural Dubai Hub London
- Kenya’s Equity Group plans office to tap Mideast-Africa capital flows
- SAMA reports 31% YoY rise in MSME lending in Q1 on financial reforms
- Kingdom boosts emerging tech, AI cooperation with France
- BlackRock-led group plans $10B investment in Aramco’s Jafurah project
- Global brands to boost retail real estate growth
- Riyadh hospital sees world’s first robotic-assisted implantation
- 5 new companies approved for investment fund management, SME financing
- Solar and batteries could help to ease energy crisis
- SCZONE, MDC, TEDA Egypt to develop $100M joint industrial project
- Egypt grants 3 golden licenses for major projects
- $14.7B to be mobilized through NWFE national platform
- CCP probes e-commerce platform Temu over antitrust concerns
- SECP approves amendments to public offering framework
- Pakistan, EU affirm efforts to boost cooperation under GSP+ scheme
- White House denies media reports on Trump visit to Pakistan
- Govt unveils report on challenges, opportunities in startup ecosystem
Other MENA+ Developments
- MENA to get $46.4B from EU for renewables, borders, and migration
- GCC inks deal to develop unified customs data platform
- Hikma, IFC to boost MENA medicine access, production with $250M deal
- Kuwait to tighten rules on real estate ownership for foreigners
- Syria announces major tax regime overhaul to take effect from 2026
Southeast Asia Developments
- Thailand eyes golden visa, higher travel fees to lift sluggish economy
- US solar manufacturers call for tariffs on Indonesia, Laos and India
- Indonesia sees lower US tariff boosting economy by 0.5%
- Maybank partners SCCCI to boost financing for Johor-Singapore SEZ
- Chinese brands gain momentum in Malaysia’s emerging EV market
India Developments
- Small consumer brands increasingly attract private equity interest
- China’s trade curbs jeopardize India’s $32B smartphone export goal
- Airtel’s market share reaches record 40% as it seeks further tariff repairs
- Swiggy's Scootsy inks major warehousing deal amid expansion drive
- Govt defends IT Rules in X’s content takedown case
