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UAE Overtakes Germany and Hong Kong As Preferred Tech Hub 

According to a recent survey by Capital.com, eight out of ten SE Asian-based technology experts recognize the UAE's growing reputation as a technology hub.

COP28 Says Tripling Global Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 is Non-Negotiable

Global investment in renewable energy must more than triple over the next six years to meet the 11,000GW capacity target needed to keep 1.5°C within reach, says UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the Global Renewables Summit held during the 79th UN General Assembly in New York this week.

Giza Arabia Becomes Majority Shareholder of LABS in KSA

Giza Arabia finalises its acquisition of the majority of shares from Logical Solutions and Systems for Workers (LABS)  this week.

Indosat Unveils the Largest Digital Intelligence Operations Hub in SE Asia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison celebrates the opening of its Advanced Digital Intelligence Operations Centre in Jakarta this month.

Automakers in SE Asia Shift Global Demand for Battery Electric Vehicles

According to the Thailand Board of Investment, Government tax breaks, subsidies and other incentives are transforming Southeast Asia's second largest economy into a global hub not only for the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) but also the hybrid technologies that are supporting the zero-emission transition.

BTR’s Indonesian Facility Becomes Largest Anode Plant Outside China

Battery manufacturer BTR New Material Group has officially launched production at its new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Indonesia this week.

Egyptian Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Expands into Türkiye

Following another successful funding round, MNT Halan acquires 100 percent of market-leading Finance Company Tam Finans based in Türkiye this month.

Turkcell Says Türkiye Should be a Global Data Hub Within a Decade

Turkcell celebrated its thirtieth anniversary reflecting on its ongoing contribution to the Türkiye telecommunications market at the closing bell ceremony on the New York...

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The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
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KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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Pakistan Secures USD 20 Billion World Bank Loan for Development

The World Bank has approved a USD20 billion loan package for Pakistan under a ten-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), with climate change related investment being a key focus of the agreement.

DeepSeek Redrew the Tech Map

In early 2025, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek burst onto the scene with a smarter, cheaper model that stunned tech giants and investors alike. Its bold innovations didn’t just shake up the AI race — it signaled a new era where speed, ingenuity, and openness, rather than the size of teams and investments, would redefine the future.
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Bahrain is set to host the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investor Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain Bay this week.

Egypt’s Project Revival Boosts Cultural Engagement and GDP Growth

By integrating augmented reality into museum experiences through its Project Revival program, The Egyptian Museum not only redefines heritage engagement but also strengthens its ICT sector, contributing 6% to the nation's GDP in 2023.

Sculpturer Anthony James to Exhibit in Abu Dhabi

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation will open a series of new exhibitions exploring Emirati abstract art, the Orientalist movement, challenging socials norms and monumental sculptures from famed artist Anthony James and ‘The Five’ from October 2024.