Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Naver Corp. has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s AI agency to jointly develop an Arabic large language model (LLM) as part of their collaboration on AI, cloud computing, and data centers. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision for a tech-driven economy.
Maroc Telecom settles $640 million in damages with Inwi for unfair competition practices. This historic settlement, marking the largest ever penalty in Morocco’s telecom sector, underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitiveness in the telecommunications market.
Kuwait showcases progress in women’s empowerment at the SCO Forum, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing gender equity through education and AI-driven initiatives, aligned with Kuwait’s strategic goals for 2030.
Brotinni, an innovative Egyptian startup, secures new funding to expand its unique ‘dark butchery’ model, enhancing meat and poultry distribution with advanced processing and delivery solutions.
Egypt and Kuwait sign a significant MoU to enhance scientific and technical cooperation, aiming to support development projects and infrastructure in Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula Development Program.
Egypt’s Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) hosted the 2nd Software Testing Day, emphasizing AI-driven trends in software testing to bolster the nation’s digital exports and industry leadership.
SAP emphasizes AI’s potential to transform jobs and industries in Pakistan, highlighting its role in digital transformation efforts across key sectors and government operations.
Aramco Digital and Accenture have partnered to enhance AI skills across Saudi Arabia’s workforce, aligning with Vision 2030 to transform the nation into a leading global hub for AI and digital innovation.
Gilat Telecom collaborates with Novelsat to expand and enhance broadband services across Africa, using advanced satellite modem technology to increase network capacity and reach.
Huawei and Walton have partnered to establish a lithium battery manufacturing facility in Bangladesh, aiming to enhance the telecommunications infrastructure with sustainable energy solutions.