Middle East: Web-chat services unblocked but big tech projects take a hit in COVID crisis
Tech figures strongly in the region's struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tech is already big during Ramadan: In 2020, it's getting an upgrade
More time on social media, dedicated apps, special online and TV series – tech is shaping the Ramadan experience.
Israel and Palestine: How software developer shortage could create common ground
The neighboring countries have very different experiences with tech, but their futures are intertwined.
Meet the next digital decade: Middle East experts' tech predictions for 2020
The tech that will shape the Middle East, from 5G and 4G adoption, upheaval in finance, to shifts in retail and AI.
Middle East tech's biggest trends in 2019? Startups, 5G – and internet shutdowns
It was the year of unicorn sales, the launch of 5G, and enthusiasm for e-commerce, amid government crackdowns.
Tech in Egypt: Here's what you need to know about Middle East's biggest market
With more than 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East.
Middle East innovation: These four startups are making their mark
Despite the region's political instability, Middle East tech entrepreneurs are still launching a range of businesses.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
First Souq.com, Careem: Now here are four more Middle East tech startups to watch
Uber's $3.1bn acquisition of Careem earlier this year has put the region's startups in the spotlight.
Middle East technology: The good, the bad and the ugly told in these key stats
We've pulled together 19 facts and statistics that shed light on tech in this complex region.
Middle East has a big problem: It loves tech but can't stop blocking it
Concerns about free expression and privacy are shaping online behaviors in the Middle East, as more governments crack down.
Middle East tech: Nine things the region must do to safeguard its financial future
As AI and automation arrive, countries across the large and diverse Middle East and North Africa region have some major structural issues to tackle.
Middle East tech: What does 2019 have in store?
Experts set out their predictions on the tech trends to watch in the Middle East and North Africa this year.
Middle East youth and tech: What's happened since the Arab Spring?
The Arab Spring showed the potential of young people in the Middle East armed with technology. But the picture since then has been patchy.
Cybercrime: Why can't the Middle East get to grips with the threats?
The region's been investing heavily in tackling cybercrime but remains disproportionately affected.
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