Middle East
Philippine peso falls 7% as Bangladesh, Mexico remittances rise
The Philippine peso falls 7% despite $36 billion in remittances, while remittances in Bangladesh gains 22% and Mexico rises 3%...
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
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
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
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
The digital revolution in the Middle East is transforming construction, with Saudi at the forefront of AI and technology integration.
