By early 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer sit on the margins of economic planning in the Middle East and Africa, nor will it be treated as an experimental add-on
The financial close of the 1.5-gigawatt Khazna Solar Photovoltaic Project in Abu Dhabi represents a decisive inflection point not only for the UAE’s evolving energy strategy, but for the global
MilkStraw’s $2 million seed funding round is not merely a startup milestone; it reflects a deeper structural signal emerging from the Middle East’s rapidly evolving digital economy. At its core,
Egypt-based fintech platform valU has achieved a landmark regulatory milestone, receiving final approval from the Central Bank of Jordan to operate under a Specialized Finance License. This development allows the
The sharp decline in startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa in November 2025 reflects far more than a routine cyclical dip in venture capital flows. It represents
Blackstone’s decision to lead a $400 million investment round in Cyera marks a defining inflection point in the evolution of the global cybersecurity market. By valuing the AI-driven data security
From Resource Economies to Intelligence Economies The Gulf and the broader MENA region are entering a decisive and irreversible phase in their economic evolution one in which artificial intelligence is
A Defining Moment for Saudi Arabia’s Innovation Economy At Biban 2025, Saudi Arabia’s largest and most influential entrepreneurship forum, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Monsha’at, the
A Defining Quarter for Regional Innovation The third quarter of 2025 will be remembered as a landmark moment in the evolution of the Middle East and North Africa’s innovation economy.
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