UAE's DFSA launches phase two of its tokenization regulatory sandbox, while Saudi PIF gets perfect score in Global SWF Index
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- DFSA launches phase two of its tokenization regulatory sandbox
- Bitcoin.com launches MENA office at DMCC crypto center
- Govt-owned Kintsugi's aviation arm partners GMF to support Indonesia eVTOL launch
- UAE launches Phase 2 of Zero Bureaucracy Program
- e& boosts stake in UK telecom giant Vodafone
- PIF is the only Middle East institution to get perfect score in Global SWF Index
- Kingdom bets big on gaming as part of soft power play
- NEOM’s ENOWA signs landmark carbon credit deal with PIF's Voluntary Carbon Market Co.
- UAE's GFN buys majority stake in Jeddah's HealthPlus Fertility Center
- Hong Kong stock exchange to open Riyadh office
- ITIDA announces digital skilling initiative for over 10,000 students
- Stellantis begins manufacturing Citroen C4X locally, targets 7,000 cars/year
- FRA close to finalizing regulations for online real estate platforms
- Newly-launched Rehla Rides secures ride-hailing license
- EG Bank, Mastercard partner on digital payments adoption, card portfolio expansion
- 25% of 116,000 e-bikes in govt incentive scheme to be reserved for women
- Punjab to penalize businesses refusing to accept digital payments
- Solar surges to Pakistan's largest electricity source
- Central bank maintains rate amidst Israel-Iran conflict, inflation rises
- PIA employees submit joint bid to acquire airline
Other MENA+ Developments
- Mubadala-controlled Rio de Janeiro stock exchange to launch in April 2026
- Kuwait Central Bank tightens rules on e-payment providers
- 900 vessels in Arabian Gulf report disrupted signals amidst Israel-Iran conflict
- Aramco CEO says oil demand still exceeds 100M bpd, with no sign of collapsing
- Oman-Saudi trade up 22% with new road route
Southeast Asia Developments
- Vietnam approves extension of lower 8% VAT rate until end-2026
- Vietnam NA amends Advertising Law to tighten scrutiny for online advertising, content
- Singapore roads could see autonomous vehicles within next 5 years
- KuCoin expands into Thailand after acquiring SEC-licensed exchange ERX
- Philippines under scrutiny for crypto, online gaming oversight
India Developments
- India prepares for major rule changes to align with EU green trade regulations
- Jio-BlackRock JV unveils investment management platform 'Aladdin'
- Google releases 'safety charter' for India
- Sarvam becomes first to receive subsidized access to chips for AI models
- Nasdaq-listed Car-sharing giant Zoomcar hit by data breach affecting 8.4M users
