EA deal marks Riyadh’s boldest step in gaming and global entertaintment
Electronic Arts, the studio behind FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims and Battlefield, has agreed to a $55 billion buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public...
Dubai’s DIFC backs Ignyte and Binance to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation
Ignyte and Binance have entered a strategic alliance, backed by DIFC, to accelerate blockchain and Web3 innovation across MENA. With commentary from Arif Amiri and Richard Teng, the partnership launches with a hackathon and infrastructure support to turn regional hubs like Dubai and Riyadh into blockchain powerhouses.
China’s Robotaxi giants target Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh in driverless push
Pony.ai and Baidu are racing to deploy 1,000 robotaxis across Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia by 2027–2028. With Uber partnerships, RTA permits, and mega-projects like NEOM, the Gulf is becoming the proving ground for global driverless mobility.
Open AI launches Sora 2 in the US but MENA might be its biggest test
OpenAI launches Sora, its TikTok-style AI video app powered by Sora 2. What it means for global users and MENA’s fast-growing social media scene.
How Saudi’s Hajj Challenge is turning pilgrimage into a Startup Sandbox
Saudi’s Hajj Challenge 3rd edition empowers startups driving Muslim tech with AI, health, and logistics innovations for millions of pilgrims.