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Culture, data discipline, AI readiness and policy alignment are emerging as decisive factors in how Middle East technology companies scale globally, industry leaders said during the 9th annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026.

A total of 50 youth from 10 Arab countries are participating in the latest phase of the Arab Youth Hackathon – Gaming Edition launched by the Arab Youth Center and being hosted at the headquarters of AD Gaming in Abu Dhabi. The programme will lead up to a final showcase at the World Government Summit in Dubai in February 2026.

With technologies such as AI bringing about opportunities to enhance teaching and learning within the educational sector, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and HP Inc. are inviting education leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to participate in the Education Technology (EdTech) Fellowship to explore technological innovations in education. The last date to apply for the fellowship is January 16, 2026.