Turkey Tech & AI Push: Türkiye’s ICT market is projected to jump from US$38B (2026) to US$58B by 2031, with $3B earmarked for data centers and AI this year, a goal of 1GW data-center capacity by 2030, and plans to train 10,000 advanced AI specialists plus 100,000 AI application professionals—fueling startup and SME opportunities around new digital infrastructure. Aerospace AI Contracts (Israel): Odysight.ai reported H1 results and a Boeing purchase order to demo AI predictive maintenance at two Boeing sites, alongside orders tied to Elbit Systems and Honeywell—signals of growing demand for tech-enabled maintenance services that SMEs can partner into. AI Power for Data Centers (Turkey): Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables agreed to co-develop up to 1GW of ultra-long duration storage to supply 24/7 clean power for AI infrastructure, with potential commercial deployments from 2027. Gaza Financial System: Realign for Palestine outlines a “closed-loop” digital finance architecture for Gaza focused on secure, regulated everyday payments for individuals and SMEs to support reconstruction and aid distribution. UAE HR Tech Hosting: Staffbase launched Middle East & Africa regional data hosting from Dubai, targeting frontline-heavy sectors that need locally hosted enterprise tools. SME Tax Relief (UAE): UAE extended small business corporate tax relief until 2029, easing cost pressure for smaller firms. SME Finance Inclusion (Gulf/Region): BRICS trade ministers backed stronger SME support and discussed invoice discounting to close the MSME trade-finance gap.