Saudi Arabia's deep tech startup ecosystem is thriving, with 50% of startups focusing on AI and IoT. This growth is fueled by government support, venture capital, and a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Kingdom has become a leading hub for
Beijing has introduced new regulations to promote autonomous driving technology, paving the way for driverless public buses and taxis. Autonomous vehicles that pass road testing and safety assessments will be eligible for road trials. The city aims to support
Malaysia's healthcare system is undergoing a significant transformation with the announcement of an initiative to enhance internet connectivity at seven public hospitals. This move aims to improve healthcare services and accessibility, especially in rural areas. The upgrades will address
Kazakhstan's biometric authentication system has been widely adopted, with nearly all second-tier banks and 75 financial organizations now connected. The system has enabled secure and convenient access to a growing number of public and private services. Digital identity is
The UAE is investing AED200 billion ($54.4 billion) over six years to meet its growing sustainable energy needs. This substantial investment supports the country's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The investment aims to diversify the energy mix and
Oman's Sultan Haitham City, a smart city in Muscat, will feature a Singapore Street, symbolizing the strong ties between Oman and Singapore. The city, scheduled for completion around 2045, will accommodate 100,000 residents. It will be a suburban metropolis
Pakistan has launched "Uraan Pakistan," a bold economic initiative aiming to transform the country into a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The five-year plan focuses on exports, digital transformation, and sustainability to drive economic growth. It seeks to empower
Organisations in the Middle East are the most confident in tackling major cyber incidents, with 72% confident in their ability to thwart significant attacks. This surpasses other regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The findings highlight the growing
China has issued new guidelines to steer the high-quality development of its data annotation industry. The guidelines aim to foster specialization, intelligence, and innovation in the industry by 2027. The industry is expected to see substantial growth, with an
India is creating a rival payment network to reduce dependence on Western payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) allows consumers and merchants to bypass traditional card networks by connecting bank accounts directly. UPI processes
Korea's leading ICT company, has unveiled its new metropolis platform, Caliverse, offering a hyper-realistic experience. This platform blurs the lines between the virtual and real worlds, creating a seamless blend of immersive experiences and real-world applications. Caliverse allows users
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA's robotic lunar lander to the Moon. The mission is part of NASA's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign, aiming to further our
