Technology in MENA

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Iraq
Economy
Live Story

Iraqi-UAE consortium plans $700 million data cable amid AI boom

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates plan a $700m data cable linking the UAE to Turkey, aiming to boost regional connectivity.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 February, 2026
Guests stand at the booth of Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh on October 29, 2025.
Saudi Arabia
Economy
Live Story

Saudi's Humain secures $1.2 bn to expand AI, digital infrastructure

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 January, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Perspectives

‘Frugal AI’: This is how MENA can catch up to global tech race

Sanjay Chawla

Sanjay Chawla

10 December, 2025
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Technology in MENA
Economy
Live Story

Iraq moves to introduce Apple Pay in push for digital growth

The New Arab Staff
17 July, 2025
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The New Arab Voice

Podcast

Trump's Gulfing Trip

Hugo Goodridge
06 June, 2025
Nvidia logo is seen displayed in front of the UAE flag
Artificial Intelligence
MENA
Live Story

'Stargate UAE' AI datacenter to begin operation in 2026

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 May, 2025
Yahya Bouhlel,
Technology in MENA
Interviews
Live Story

GoMyCode founder Yahya Bouhlel on empowering through technology

The New Arab Staff

Amelia Dhuga

16 May, 2025