Bybit’s Emily Bao: “The Future of Crypto Lies inCEX-DEX Convergence”
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 4, 2025 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, demonstrated its commitment…
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Tired of Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation? You’re Lookingat it Wrong
Regulation, regulation, regulation. There’s been a lot of it to worry about in recent years, particularly in the EU, concerning…
New Infoblox Research Links One of Asia’s Largest iGaming Providers to Criminal Underworld
DUBAI, UAE, 4th November, 2025: Infoblox Threat Intel (ITI), together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),…
Omdia: ADM–Starzplay Partnership Signals Rising Broadcaster–Streamer Alliances in MENA
Broadcasters in MENA are increasingly partnering with streaming platforms like Starzplay to expand reach and sustain local content investment, signaling a shift toward hybrid, ad-supported models and collaborative OTT strategies across the region.
Dubai Approves Global Digital Wallets for Government Payments
Dubai has expanded its government payment systems to include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and other global digital wallets, reinforcing its goal to become a fully cashless government by 2026 and strengthen the UAE’s position as a leader in digital financial innovation.
Microsoft to Invest $15B in UAE AI Industry
Microsoft has announced a $15 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the nation’s artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, underscoring its role as a rising global AI hub. The investment—spanning 2023 to 2029—will fund digital infrastructure, R&D, and workforce development programs focused on AI skills and innovation.
QFC and Doha Bank Partner to Drive Fintech Innovation in Qatar
QFC and Doha Bank have partnered to accelerate fintech and digital asset innovation in Qatar, focusing on research, joint development, and startup support to strengthen the country’s position as a regional fintech hub.
Bexprt and AWS Sign Strategic Collaboration to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation
Bexprt and AWS have signed a multi-year collaboration to expand AI and cloud solutions in Saudi Arabia, deploying Bexprt’s Agentic AI locally in the AWS Saudi Region and supporting Vision 2030’s drive for innovation, modernization, and digital resilience.
Saudi Arabia Issues Draft Regulation for Telecommunication Space Station Registration
Saudi Arabia’s CST has issued a draft regulation to formalize space station registration, enhancing transparency, investment, and compliance in satellite communications while supporting Vision 2030’s digital and space economy goals.
PTA Finalizes New Cybersecurity Regulations, Mandating Local Data Hosting for Telecoms
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has finalized new cybersecurity regulations requiring telecom operators to host data locally, appoint CISOs, conduct audits, and adopt a Zero Trust model, enhancing data protection and national cyber resilience.