G42, US partner to build 5GW Abu Dhabi data center for UAE hyperscalers, while Trump AI deals increase rift with China hawks in US leadership
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- G42, US partner to build 5GW Abu Dhabi data center for UAE hyperscalers
- ADIO to go on Europe, US roadshow this year
- UAE to host Neuralink’s first clinical trial outside US
- Etihad Rail to begin 30-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service in 2026
- Emirates, SpaceX discussing in-flight Starlink internet
- China's Synyi AI opens trial clinic to test AI-led diagnosis, prescriptions
- Lucid suggests need for tariffs to support Saudi auto industry
- Trump AI deals increase rift with China hawks in US leadership
- Saudi AI infra hub ambitions face domestic talent, innovation challenges
- Tadawul seeks to lure US high-frequency traders to boost stock market activity
- Turkey to send floating LNG terminal to Egypt in first-ever overseas deal
- PM approves expansion of investment, industrial zones in New October City
- Egypt to buy LNG until 2030 to meet surging summer demand, slower production
- Minister meets Chinese textile industry leaders to boost investment
- Telecom Egypt cites inflation, forex, interest rate stability for strong recent performance
- Govt develops first national media, information literacy strategy with UNESCO support
- $75B in free cash flows over 37 years expected from Reko Diq project
- Pakistan Crypto Council, US study joint training, support for tech startup collaboration
- Gender gap in mobile internet adoption fell to 25% from 38%, leading South Asia
- Delhi weighing projects that could reduce water flowing into Pakistan
Other MENA+ Developments
- UAE to invest in Syria following end of sanctions, starting with $800M port agreement
- UAE is in CEPA talks with 17 countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt
- BitOasis launches Bahrain operations with CBB license
- Oman opens US trade office to support bilateral investments
- AstraTech, 7X partner to integrate payroll tools in Botim app
Southeast Asia Developments
- Singapore proposes IPO rule changes to boost SGX’s appeal
- Shein opens major Vietnam warehouse to reduce tariff risks
- VinFast's GCC entry faces Made in Vietnam branding challenge
- Philippines, South Korea sign critical minerals and EVs partnership
- Indonesian manufacturers shift focus to Europe, Southeast Asia amidst tariff risks
India Developments
- US says India offering zero-tariff trade deal
- Trump asks Apple to stop making iPhones in India
- April trade data shows no rush to front-load US exports ahead of tariffs
- New UPI features see modest adoption of 80-150M monthly transactions
- UN cuts India's 2025 growth to 6.3%, but sees strong momentum on consumption
