Middle East

Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
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14 May, 2026

Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report

Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...
Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.
Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain
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23 December, 2025

Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain

Visa has created a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain—complete with a new country manager—to boost digital payments...
China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal
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28 November, 2025

Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal

The digital revolution in the Middle East is transforming construction, with Saudi at the forefront of AI and technology integration.
UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform
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17 November, 2025

UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform

Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched SIB Pay to accelerate the UAE’s digital payments journey, offering QR code payments, soft POS...