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A new report, 'Saudi Internet 2025,' reveals that communication and government service apps are incredibly popular in the Kingdom. What's really exciting is the significant rise of AI applications, which are quickly becoming some of the most downloaded in Saudi Arabia.
A new report, 'Saudi Internet 2025,' reveals that communication and government service apps are incredibly popular in the Kingdom. What's really exciting is the significant rise of AI applications, which are quickly becoming some of the most downloaded in Saudi Arabia.
The Qudwa-Tech initiative is helping 330 women entrepreneurs learn how to use Artificial Intelligence for digital marketing and creating content. This training is all about boosting the growth and success of their small businesses.
Even though Saudi startup funding dipped to $219 million in the first half of the year, the Kingdom held strong as the second-biggest venture capital market in the region. Early-stage investments kept things buzzing, and FinTech continued to be the top dog, grabbing a huge chunk of the funding.
Egypt's Ministry of Labor is launching an exciting new digital platform for the job market. This platform will connect job seekers with jobs and training opportunities, as part of a broader strategy to enhance employment, accelerate digital transformation, and build a modern, robust database for informed decision-making.
Egypt and the World Bank are exploring a new way to fund big infrastructure projects. This plan aims to secure long-term financing in local currency, encourage more private sector involvement, and help ease the government's budget strain.
New data from Visa reveals that the 2026 World Cup significantly boosted digital spending in Saudi Arabia. Delivery services, telecommunications, and sports products saw the most notable growth, highlighting how major events can reshape consumer payment habits.
Fortinet is joining the third edition of Egypt's Cybersecurity Superhero Academy as a technology partner. This exciting initiative aims to train over 6,000 young people across 17 governorates by 2026, helping them build essential cybersecurity skills and promote digital safety.
Exciting news for Egypt's digital payment landscape! Paymob and UnionPay have joined forces to significantly expand UnionPay card acceptance at over 160,000 locations across the country. This fantastic partnership is set to make cross-border payments smoother, giving a big boost to tourism and digital commerce in Egypt.
Egypt's State-Owned Enterprises Unit (SOE Unit) has teamed up with e-finance in a new partnership. They'll work together to host and operate the digital infrastructure for the 'Rashid' system, which is a big step towards using AI to improve how state-owned companies are governed and managed.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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