Corporate implosion, VC ▲ 50% in the Kingdom, taxis get the sh@$ together in Egypt, and e-sports is becoming big in Pakistan
Here’s a look at today's biggest tech stories in the MENA+
- UAE 13th globally for ease of starting online business
- GDRFA, DTCM to streamline visa issuance process through e-platforms
- 50% of the population to receive COVID vaccination by April
- Government to prioritize production of generic drugs
- Major retail holding group Gulf Greetings closes down operations
- MOF issues consumer warning on WhatsApp new privacy policy
- Tech startup funding ▲55% in 2020
- 15 companies expected to IPO in 2021
- 85% of Vision 2030 investments in Saudi to be funded by PIF
- MOT: 100% Saudization of ridehailing drivers complete
- Cabinet to release exec regs for SME Act soon
- Government to partner with taxi association on EV ridehailing app
- Central Bank to prioritize support for tourism sector
- MCIT to introduce real estate management platform
- Silicon Waha revenues ▲ 30% in 2020
- Slow economic rebound in 2021; GDP expected at 1.5%
- E-Sports to achieve official status, receive gov’t funding
- MOITT, PTA monitoring WhatsApp privacy terms developments
- KP Government sets up two Bitcoin mining farms
- US investors exploring EV assembly plants in Pakistan
