UAE's MGX eyes acquisition of data center operator DayOne, KSA's SDAIA issues Data Monetization Policy, Hydrocarbons account for 70% of Oman's state income, Thailand launches "Fast Pass" investment scheme, India's DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- MGX studying acquisition of Singapore data center operator DayOne
- Dewa launches subsidiary for international energy projects
- ADIO plans for Al Ain to host eVTOL design, regulatory work
- Botim Money launches virtual IBANs for wallet users
- Lumo in discussions for region's first autonomous public transport bus trial
- SDAIA issues Data Monetization Policy, bans sale of raw govt data
- Uber co-founder Kalanick's robotics firm Atoms preparing for Saudi IPO
- Bloomberg survey more than halves 2026 growth forecast to 1.6%
- Saudi Arabia calls for respect for national sovereignty in AI policy at UN dialogue
- Lebanese exporters return to Saudi Arabia
- Transport Ministry will not sell ALCN stake despite AD Ports offer
- CBE adopts ISO 20022 standard to support development of cross-border payments
- TSFE launches industrial fund
- Govt to invest $120M in Toshka logistics zone
- Money Fellows, Sympl partner to enable BNPL via prepaid cards
- PM forms committee to review telecom bill
- IMF opposes proposed 1% EV tax under upcoming Auto Policy
- NA committee recommends removing regulatory duty on smartphones
- Foreign investors withdrew $1B from Pakistan equities in FY26
- Mobile internet gender gap falls to 8%
Other MENA+ Developments
- Mubadala, ADIA, EQT to acquire UK testing firm Intertek
- Investcorp acquires UK facilities management firm Smart Managed Solutions
- GSER 2026 places Qatar 8th in MENA startup ecosystems
- Rapid AI growth threatens GCC's ambitious climate goals
- Hydrocarbons still account for 70% of Oman's state income
Southeast Asia Developments
- Philippine DICT, Google Cloud partner to embed enterprise AI into public service delivery
- Grab, Wuling partner on EV rentals expansion
- Thailand launches "Fast Pass" investment scheme
- PLDT files for $399M data center REIT IPO in Philippine first
- Vietnam releases draft national AI strategy, targets 6% contribution to GDP by 2030
India Developments
- DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite, broadcasting firms
- Jio Platforms plans low-orbit satellite rollout
- Tata's iPhone parts factory faces probe over agri contamination complaints
- India could seek EU-styled sunset clause in US trade deal
- Meta studying investment in homegrown rewards fintech Cred
