Yasser MasoodStarlink expands across the Middle East region
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has added Qatar to its growing network of markets in the Middle East region, joining the existing markets that includes Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, and Jordan.
Google expands Veo 3 video generation to MENA and South Asia region
Google brings Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini Pro users in 159 countries, notably in MENA and South Asia.
Ookla’s in-flight Wi-Fi speedtests worldwide puts Qatar Airways on the top
Inflight Wi-Fi has been a boon to keep people connected, but bandwidth performance has been the constraint. It’s now becoming a differentiating factor for travellers, and Ookla has put many airlines to the test with one result – two airlines stood out with one from the Middle East region.
Google I/O 2025: MENA rollout of new Gemini features
Google I/O 2025 is underway and many of their existing/new products are seeing a wider rollout to the MENA region that include Arabic support and more.
PlayStation gamers in Middle East can use Apple Pay as alternate payment option
PlayStation has added support for using Apple Pay as an alternate payment option for PS5 and PS4 users in the Middle East.
Exclusive: Conversation with iHeartMedia on the GCO Qatar partnership
Following the partnership announcement with the Government Communications Office of Qatar at Web Summit Qatar 2025, I had a chat with iHeartMedia that expanded more on the prospects and opportunities for podcasting in the MENA region.