Google, YouTube, Samsung are world's top brands, but how do they do in Middle East?
Although tech brands dominate everywhere, in the Middle East there are some key differences from the global picture.
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The region's been investing heavily in tackling cybercrime but remains disproportionately affected.
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What's driving Middle East's rush to social media?
The rise of visually orientated social networks, video, and messaging apps is helping shape usage.
Why unbanked Egypt is ripe for a FinTech revolution
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The Middle East and North Africa is a complex region, but mobile usage and services are changing fast.
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Amid the region's continued political upheaval, we focus on the big tech developments of the past year.
Skype banned, WhatsApp blocked: What's Middle East's problem with messenger apps?
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No ZIP codes, cash on delivery: So can Middle East online shopping ever take off?
E-commerce in the Middle East and North Africa is potentially huge but it faces equally large obstacles.
Could blockchain run a city state? Inside Dubai's blockchain-powered future
Plans are taking shape to transform the city and emirate of Dubai into the first blockchain-based government.
Guide to smart cities in the Arabian Gulf: Why this is a region to watch
With urbanization well above the global average, a young tech-savvy population and a raft of major infrastructure projects, the Gulf region is helping pioneer the smart city model.
Driverless electric pods: Just part of this startup's move beyond ride-hailing
Middle East and North Africa ride-hailing service Careem is focusing on new customer and tech innovations.
Middle East cybersecurity: Is region's big spend aimed at the right targets?
The Middle East is pouring millions into cybersecurity, but throwing money at the problem may not be enough.
Iran's tech boom: Amid blocks on Apple, Facebook, Google, new apps are emerging
Serving a largely young and educated population, Iran's tech startups are on the rise.
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