Middle East

CloudSEK report paints grim picture of cybercrime in Middle East
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25 September, 2026

CloudSEK report paints grim picture of cybercrime in Middle East

The Middle East faces rising cyber threats as criminals use evolving technology to drive ransomware, fraud, and targeted attacks.
Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene
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23 September, 2026

Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene

The global landscape of digital money evolves as Brazil tightens eFX rules, Saudi Arabia exits mBridge, and Hong Kong advances...
Philippine peso falls 7% as Bangladesh, Mexico remittances rise
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7 September, 2026

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
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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...