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’s 50 chief AI officers toured major US tech companies including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft to preview unreleased AI technologies. The trip, part of Vision 2031, aims to boost partnerships, pilot climate and digital solutions, and position the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.
Algeria has launched a new technology hub in Algiers under the NIIF to boost digital transformation, particularly in finance. Partnering with major telecom and IT firms, the hub consolidates expertise and infrastructure to modernize institutions, spur economic growth, and strengthen Algeria’s role in the regional technology ecosystem.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has partnered with Kazakhtelecom to roll out satellite internet across Kazakhstan, its first Central Asia partnership. Backed by Samruk-Kazyna, the project builds on Kuiper’s 100+ launched satellites and faces competition from China’s SpaceSail and SpaceX’s Starlink, both moving to expand in Kazakhstan’s broadband market.
Global AI spending is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025 and exceed $2 trillion in 2026, Gartner reports. Investments are fueled by hyperscaler data centers, Chinese and new AI players, and strong venture capital support, with AI increasingly embedded into consumer devices and enterprise infrastructure.
RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh survey data from Regula, a global developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions, shows that identity fraud…
Cairo, September 23, 2025 – Entlaq today announced the launch of the third edition of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostic…
Loc8 has joined MTC and Telecom Namibia as the third operator licensed for 5G, with a Q1 2026 launch planned. The operator will focus on IoT-driven industries such as mining, supported by fibre routes and subsea cable access to ensure resilient, high-speed connectivity.
Pakistan will launch 5G services in seven cities in the coming months. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja linked the rollout to economic growth, AI training for up to one million youth, and expanded submarine cable capacity, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to digital transformation under the Digital Pakistan vision.
Cassava Technologies and Accenture are partnering to deliver sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Leveraging Nvidia-powered GPUaaS, the collaboration ensures data stays within borders, strengthens compliance, and drives innovation across key industries.
Signing strategic partnerships to support the future of health insurance in the region Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance participated as…