Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE lottery sector’s launch of new digital games marks a strategic modernization effort aimed at expanding reach, boosting revenues, and enhancing consumer experience—all underpinned by robust regulation and advanced technology integration.
The UAE ranks 12th globally for digital ad exposure, with users seeing nearly 850 ads daily. Eskimi’s study underscores the challenges of ad fatigue and highlights the need for innovative, creative marketing to capture user attention in highly saturated digital spaces.
PTA and NCCIA’s coordinated raids in Gujranwala underscore the ongoing fight against IMEI tampering and cloned devices, emphasizing the importance of strict enforcement to safeguard national security and public safety.
e& UAE’s 6G whitepaper outlines an AI-integrated, quantum-secure, and sensing-enabled network poised to redefine connectivity as an intelligent, autonomous ecosystem—advancing digital transformation across industries and nations.
Sheikh Hamdan’s meeting with UAE space startups underscores the country’s strategic focus on innovation-driven public-private partnerships, supporting the growth of a globally competitive space ecosystem that propels economic diversification and technological leadership.
Ericsson’s Riyadh regional headquarters embodies a strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for innovation, talent development, and cutting-edge technology across MENA and beyond.
Saudi Arabia’s Mada network drives a 57% increase in e-commerce transactions as contactless payments become mainstream. While in-store spending dips slightly due to holiday shifts, frequent smaller purchases and mobile payment innovations signal ongoing digital transformation in consumer behavior.
OpenAI is seeking a $40 billion funding round involving major global investors to accelerate AI development and infrastructure, reflecting growing interest from Middle Eastern and Indian tech giants in the company’s future.
Salus Cloud’s $3.7 million seed round strengthens its mission to close the secure CI/CD gap in Africa and MENA by delivering AI-enhanced, affordable DevOps solutions designed for emerging tech markets, enabling startups to focus on core business innovation.
Qatar ranks among the top countries globally for digital ad exposure, with users bombarded by nearly 1,200 ads daily. This study highlights the growing challenge of ad fatigue and the importance of creative, impactful advertising strategies in saturated markets.