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AI is booming, cloud is expanding, and data hubs are springing up across deserts and coastlines. The Middle East and Africa are gearing up for a digital revolution - and 2026 is when it all clicks into gear.
Editor APAC, The Tech Capital
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January 9, 2026 | 1:48 AM GMT
The Middle East and Africa are no longer catching up - they’re setting the pace. Africa’s internet economy has already blown past US$180 billion, while the Gulf is fast-tracking its ambition to become the world’s next AI powerhouse.
Editor APAC, The Tech Capital
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