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 US and UAE are deepening their healthcare partnership through US hospital presence, digital health innovation, and joint AI initiatives like the Stargate supercomputing cluster. This collaboration accelerates medical research, AI diagnostics, and biotech investments, forging a global model for AI-powered healthcare innovation.
Rakbank is the UAE’s first conventional bank offering crypto trading directly via its app, in partnership with Bitpanda. This regulated service allows seamless crypto transactions in AED, simplifying access and reflecting a major step in digital asset adoption in UAE banking.
VA Tech Wabag won a SAR 1.02 billion contract to build a 300 MLD seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. This project strengthens Saudi Vision 2030 goals and showcases Wabag’s leadership in large-scale water technology solutions.
Saudi Arabia and Palestine signed three MoUs in human capital, education, and digital transformation during a ministerial meeting in New York, underscoring their deep ties and Saudi support for Palestinian development and rights.
Huawei and Saudi Arabia’s MCIT launched the Future Skills Center in Riyadh to boost digital skills in AI, 5G, and smart tech. The center builds on Huawei’s successful Future Space exhibition and supports Vision 2030 by fostering local talent and innovation.
stc Group achieved record H1 revenues of SAR 38.66 billion with net profit up 13.38%. Growth was driven by cost efficiency, digital banking expansion, and a strategic Oracle cloud partnership. Sustainability efforts boosted its MSCI ESG rating to “A.”
Pakistan has produced 14.24 million mobile phones locally in H1 2025, reducing imports to 0.86 million. Supported by government policies and Chinese investments, domestic manufacturing now dominates, with strong demand for affordable keypad phones and growing smartphone production.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT held a meeting with the Commonwealth Secretariat and British Esports Federation to create a National Esports Policy and form a federation. The goal is to boost youth engagement, digital skills, and game commercialization, helping Pakistani developers break into global markets.
Pakistan will host its first National Digital Summit on August 7, bringing together government and industry leaders to discuss digital transformation and telecom expansion. The summit supports Pakistan’s ambitions as a tech hub, backed by a large mobile user base, growing IT exports, and GSMA’s global involvement.
Oman’s Sohar Port partners with HYNAT SA to develop a natural hydrogen ecosystem, focusing on production, logistics, storage, and market demand. This initiative supports the nation’s clean energy transition and positions Sohar as a sustainable energy gateway aligned with Vision 2040.