Jebel Ali becomes first Arab port to enter world's 10 busiest, Moody’s affirms outlook as ‘Stable’ despite Iran war, HMK Capital launches Qatar's first Reit, Indonesia to fold ride-hailing under online marketplaces regulations, SEBI cracks down on social media stock manipulation
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+:
- Jebel Ali becomes first Arab port to enter world's 10 busiest
- E&, Open Innovation AI unveil sovereign AI platform
- Mastercard launches startup engagement program Lighthouse in UAE
- UAE tops regional EV sales for 2nd consecutive year
- Keeta says Dubai expanding regulatory pathways for commercial drone operations
- Classera, Zain to integrate AI in digital education
- Hajj surpasses 2025 pilgrim numbers despite Iran war threat
- Sudan, Saudi Arabia to launch strategic cooperation council
- Moody’s affirms outlook as ‘Stable’ despite Iran war
- Neom halts work on The Line until at least 2030
- FRA approves licences for eight firms to grow licensed activities
- Dutch private equity firm RMBV plans EGX SPAC
- PM directs creation of executive plan for State Ownership Policy, to identify key sectors
- Egypt signs deal for first airborne mineral survey in 42 years
- Mastercard, CIB deepen digital payments cooperation
- Govt studies relaxation of forex inflow limits
- Local phone assembly drops 35% in April on weak demand
- FBR will not introduce new taxes in upcoming 2026-27 budget
- Alibaba to roll out Pakistan digital economy intiatives, to train 500,000 in digital skills
- Pakistan, Chinese firms sign over $7B in agreements during PM's China visit
Other MENA+ Developments
- Vessels pass Hormuz, bound for Pakistan, China
- Non-oil sectors now account for 78% of GCC economy
- CMA CGM to operate two dry ports in Syria
- Estithmar plans Qatar IPO of healthcare unit
- HMK Capital launches Qatar's first Reit
Southeast Asia Developments
- Thai Parliament approves business licensing law to pave eway for OECD entry
- Vietnam proposes SME Law amendments, including new lending sandbox
- Indonesia to fold ride-hailing under online marketplaces regulations
- BlackBerry to make Malaysia Asia hub to grow cybersecurity business
- Singtel to boost spending in shift to AI services, data center focus
