Chinese EV maker BYD partners Al Futtaim to enter UAE, while Saudi Arabia could soon invest in Iran
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Flexible work permits to be rolled out for freelance jobs
- CBUAE, Reserve Bank of India to collaborate on fintech, CBDCs
- India Accelerator partners Dubai SME to debut incubator
- Chinese EV brand BYD partners Al Futtaim to enter UAE
- Dubai hits 1M e-scooter rentals in 2022
- Kingdom could soon invest in Iran
- Inflation eases to 3% as food, transportation prices fall
- TAQA, Reykjavik Geothermal form clean energy JV
- Aramco’s record profits sparks US criticism
- Kingdom seeks out global financial market for investment boost
- Govt to start pitching state companies to investors
- TSFE eyes 20% stake sale of Misr Ins. Holding
- $1.6B deals inked with global consortiums to develop ports
- UN grain treaty exit to help save forex amid shortage
- Traders bet on further currency devaluation
- SMEs can bring $40B annually through exports
- Pakistan, US to enhance energy cooperation
- Jazz begins testing free communication app BiP
- Airlines face difficulties repatriating dollars amid economic crisis
- High court asks police to suspend arrest of Imran Khan
Other MENA+ Developments
- US, China jostle for regional influence amid Saudi deals
- GCC economic growth expected to slow down this year
- Iran's top security official to make UAE visit as ties warm
- Investcorp ramps up logistics investments in India
- Food delivery startup Zomato shuts down Jordan subsidiary
Southeast Asia Developments
- Thailand, EU to restart long delayed FTA talks
- Indonesia’s President asks local govts to drop Visa, Mastercard
- GIC, Temasek back Stripe in latest $6.5B funding round
- Philippines targets 35% renewable energy by 2030
- Malaysia eyes rail network link to China
