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Checkout.com Wins MENA Fintech Award 2025 for Regional Payment Innovation

by Nour Elotaiby | Dec 11, 2025 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

Payment solutions provider recognized for advancing merchant performance and delivering market innovations across the region.

Souq7 Opens in Jeddah With 3,500 Stores Across Seven Specialized Zones

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 11, 2025 | Economy & Business

Souq7 officially opened in Jeddah on Dec 10, spanning 720,000 sqm with 3,500 stores across seven specialized retail zones.

tpay Secures Egypt’s First Mobile Payment License for Government Services

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 11, 2025 | Economy & Business

tpay secures Egypt’s first Direct Carrier Billing license for government payments, enabling mobile bill payments without bank accounts.

MENA Economic Outlook 2026 Projects 3.6% Growth Driven by Investment and Digital Shift

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 10, 2025 | Economy & Business

MENA region expected to outperform global growth with 3.6% GDP increase. Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector projected at 5% growth.

Vertiv Completes $1 Billion Acquisition of PurgeRite for Liquid Cooling Services

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 9, 2025 | Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business

Infrastructure provider Vertiv completes acquisition of fluid management specialist PurgeRite to strengthen data center cooling capabilities

Digitect and BBD Perfect Storm Form Exclusive Partnership for Saudi Market

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 8, 2025 | Economy & Business

Jeddah-based marketing agency Digitect and London’s BBD Perfect Storm have signed an...

Deloitte Middle East Holds 2025 Partners Meeting in Dubai, Focuses on AI Transformation

by Nour Elotaiby | Dec 5, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Deloitte Middle East holds Annual Partners Meeting 2025 in Dubai, focusing on AI transformation and regional collaboration.

Google Cloud and Qatar MCIT Renew Strategic Agreement at MWC Doha

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Dec 5, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business

Google Cloud and Qatar’s MCIT formalize renewed agreement at MWC Doha to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

Roblox: More Than Child’s Play – Understanding the Digital Economy in Your Living Room

by Zamil Safwan | Dec 4, 2025 | Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment, Social Media

Is your child spending Riyals on Robux? Discover the hidden economics of Roblox, how the “Play-bor” system works, and essential financial safety tips for Saudi families.

Ramco Systems Celebrates 20 Years in the Middle East, Unveils Vision for the Future at Milestone Event

by Nour Elotaiby | Dec 3, 2025 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Doubles down on AI-native applications and localized innovation to shape enterprise technology in...

Social Development Bank Announces DeveGo 2025 Entrepreneurship Forum in Riyadh

by Mohamed Mosaed | Nov 30, 2025 | Economy & Business

Three-day forum features global experts, 70 workshops, and 3,000 advisory sessions for entrepreneurs.

Paymentology Releases Guide for Card Issuing in Saudi Arabia

by Shima Zamil | Nov 30, 2025 | Economy & Business

New resource covers regulation, infrastructure, and operating models for card programmes in Kingdom’s growing payments market.

AVEVA Wins Microsoft’s 2025 Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Nov 29, 2025 | Economy & Business

Industrial software company recognized for Azure-based solutions supporting smart manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Financial Sector Accounts for 30% of Spam Calls in UAE, Data Shows

by Shima Zamil | Nov 28, 2025 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

UAE financial sector spam calls account for nearly 30% of unwanted communications, Truecaller data shows. Banking leads reports despite low regional spam.