Middle East news and trends

Nvidia and Perplexity to Facilitate Sovereign AI Models in Europe and Middle East
Artificial Intelligence // June 11, 2025

Nvidia and Perplexity partnered to facilitate the deployment of sovereign artificial intelligence models across Europe and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Saudi Arabia and UAE Vie for Middle East AI Supremacy
artificial intelligence // June 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are locked in a high-stakes race to be the main artificial intelligence (AI) tech hub in the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Saudi Arabia Unveils $10 Billion VC Fund in Race for Middle East’s AI Crown
artificial intelligence // May 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s new state-backed AI company plans to launch a $10 billion venture capital fund and seek investments from top U.S. tech companies as it strives to become the AI leader in the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit
artificial intelligence // May 14, 2025

American tech giants are reportedly upping their Gulf State investments amid President Trump’s visit to the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Interviews & Exclusives
Emirates NBD Says Middle East’s Digital-First Approach Forces Treasury Management Change

July 23, 2024
The payments landscape is a global one, meaning winning innovations have boundless room to scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

How Did Saudi Arabia and Kenya Dodge VC Funding Slowdown?

December 23, 2022
After reaching new heights in 2021, VC funding in EMEA slowed sharply in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banking License Puts Profitability Within Reach for UAE Neobanks

October 03, 2022
If the Middle East was late to the neobank party, the United Arab Emirates, at least, is making strides toward the future of digital banking. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cloud Kitchen Softwares Help MENA Restaurants Optimize Costs, Expand Reach

May 12, 2022
Operating — and growing — a restaurant business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region comes at a steep cost, resulting in shrinking margins for restaurant owners and...

Quick Reads
PayPal Makes $100 Million Bet on Middle East/Africa Digital Commerce

September 24, 2025
PayPal is investing $100 million to support digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Nvidia and Perplexity to Facilitate Sovereign AI Models in Europe and Middle East

June 11, 2025
Nvidia and Perplexity partnered to facilitate the deployment of sovereign artificial intelligence models across Europe and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit

May 14, 2025
American tech giants are reportedly upping their Gulf State investments amid President Trump’s visit to the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPal Launches X-Border Payment Collaboration With TerraPay

April 15, 2025
PayPal and TerraPay are teaming to promote cross-border payments in the Middle East and Africa (MENA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...