Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Globant has opened its Middle East Regional HQ in Riyadh to lead AI-driven digital transformation. The hub will train local talent and accelerate innovation across key sectors, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and positioning the Kingdom as a global technology center.
The partnership brings secure, sovereign AI agents to mission-critical workflows across the UAE, KSA, and beyond Dubai, UAE – May…
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Global technology brand OPPO hosted the 2025 Smiling Angel Awards Ceremony in Shenzhen on April 28th, recognizing…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 May 2025: Gulf Business Solutions (GBS), a leading provider of technology solutions in Saudi Arabia, has…
Vertiv™ PowerSwitch 7000 enables high-availability power architectures for data centers, providing enhanced reliability through seamless power source transfers Dubai, UAE…
African Mining Week will unite industry leaders, investors and innovators to drive investment, sustainability and tech-driven growth across Africa’s mining…
· Sets new financial targets through FY2028, underpinned by the adoption of Seagate’s first-to-market HAMR technology and continued focused execution…
The UAE Verify platform has issued over 21.7 million certified digital documents since 2022, enabling instant verification of official documents without physical copies. Using blockchain technology, the platform enhances data security, authenticity, and privacy, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation and facilitating seamless information sharing across government and private sectors.
Saudi Arabia launches a new digital service enabling pilgrims to activate eSIMs instantly via app and biometric verification, ensuring seamless connectivity upon arrival. This innovation enhances the Hajj and Umrah experience by eliminating traditional SIM card activation delays and aligns with the Kingdom’s commitment to digital modernization.
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy grew to 15.6% of GDP in 2023, driven by strong ICT sector performance. ICT imports increased by 19.9%, exports surged 76.1%, and smart device adoption reached 71.6% of connected establishments, highlighting the kingdom’s advancing digital transformation and economic diversification.