Dubai, Kuwait to partner up to boost regional content
Dubai and Kuwait have agreed to expand media cooperation through content collaboration and expertise exchange to serve Gulf audiences and strengthen regional cultural storytelling.
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Careem launches on Huawei AppGallery, expanding access to 90 million users across the region
Careem’s availability on Huawei AppGallery expands its super app reach across Huawei’s ecosystem while enabling tighter device integration and improved user access across the GCC and beyond.
UAE launches Dubai+: New free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of content
Dubai Media launched Dubai+, a free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of Emirati, Arab, and international content. Designed for family audiences, the app offers series, films, children’s shows, and live sports, positioning itself as a culturally focused alternative alongside global streaming platforms
UAE digital infrastructure enables startup growth & success: experts
Experts at SEF 2026 said the UAE’s digital infrastructure and regulations enable startups to scale globally. They stressed that AI success depends mostly on business culture, not tools, and praised the UAE’s government–private sector partnership, access to talent, and strong digital ecosystem.
Qatari SkipCash closes $4 million Series A round to lead digital transformation of smart payments
SkipCash raised $4 million in Series A funding to expand its Tap-to-Phone POS solution, enhance infrastructure, and enter GCC markets. Serving 6,000 clients, the Qatari fintech processed over QR1 billion in 2025 and aims to simplify digital payments for merchants and consumers.
Satec Group supports Morocco in its race towards digitalization by 2030
Satec Group showcased its Training and Pearson VUE Certification Center in Tetouan to support Morocco’s digitalization and cybersecurity goals for 2030. The initiative focuses on skills development, technology integration, and local talent training to strengthen Morocco’s position as a regional digital hub.
Morocco Signs Three Deals to Strengthen Digital Offshoring
Morocco signed three agreements to boost digital offshoring through training incentives, Tech Valleys hubs, and high value projects. The sector employs 148,500 people and generates 26.2 billion dirhams in exports. Authorities aim to double jobs and exports by 2030 through higher value digital services.
Iraq launches Dhamani platform and digital health insurance services
Iraq launched the Dhamani platform and a digital health insurance center to automate healthcare services under its Health Insurance Law. Citizens can register online and use biometric cards with electronic medical records. The 2026 rollout targets three million people, starting with one million in Baghdad.
Manage Engine bets big on Middle East digitisation accelerates
ManageEngine is expanding its Middle East presence with new UAE data centres and a $100 million regional investment plan, aligning its IT, OT, security, and compliance platforms with the region’s accelerating digital transformation across energy, industrial, and regulated sectors, while addressing data sovereignty, AI governance, and hybrid infrastructure needs.
Dialog Axiata adds government services payments to eZ Cash
Dialog Axiata integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash service, enabling nationwide government service payments through over 55,000 retail outlets and advancing financial inclusion and digital government access.