5G, fintech and mega projects: what 2021 will mean for tech in the Middle East
News Highlights: 5G, fintech and mega projects: what 2021 will mean for tech in the Middle East
The MENA region is in the midst of a digital transformation, which has only accelerated 2020 and COVID-19. I asked five experts to share the technical trends they see affecting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this year, with digital payments, increased investment in AI and mobile, coupled with the need for greater focus on cybersecurity , all of which are listed.
A look at the upcoming major projects
One of the things to look forward to in the Middle East tech scene in 2021 is the Expo 2020 event, which will take place for six months in Dubai, UAE from October, says Matthew Reed, Practice Leader, Middle East & Africa & Asia Pacific, at Omdia.