Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TELUS Health has partnered with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services to deploy AI-driven employee wellbeing solutions in the UAE, expanding the company’s global digital health strategy and strengthening its presence in the Middle East’s growing AI healthcare technology market.
HyperPay has secured National Payment Gateway certification from Saudi Arabia’s central bank, enabling compliant integration with national payment infrastructure and supporting the expansion of secure digital payments and e-commerce under Vision 2030 initiatives.
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East Azure data centre region in Q4 2026, enabling local cloud and AI workloads with low latency and data residency while supporting Vision 2030 goals to build secure digital infrastructure and accelerate the Kingdom’s AI-driven economy.
Zain KSA reported SAR 604 million in net profit for 2025, with revenues rising nearly 6% year-on-year and dividends proposed at SAR 0.50 per share, reflecting steady financial performance amid ongoing growth in Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector.
Pakistan is considering a proposed $50 million Techxila Fund II with Gobi Partners to support startups in fintech, logistics, e-commerce, and health technology, as part of efforts to strengthen the venture capital ecosystem and promote technology-driven economic growth.
Pakistan Digital Authority and DFINITY have partnered to develop sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, including a dedicated national subnet and AI development tools, aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, secure digital services, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.
Omantel has launched Otech as a unified technology platform combining cloud, data centres, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation, strengthen sovereign digital infrastructure, and support the country’s Vision 2040 digital economy ambitions.
Oman has launched a unified digital travel platform to streamline trip planning, support sports tourism, empower local tourism SMEs, and enhance sustainable tourism growth as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to strengthen global tourism competitiveness.
Jawwal reported strong financial performance for 2025, with revenues rising 18.4% and net profit increasing 24.6%, driven by fiber expansion, business service growth, and digital transformation initiatives despite challenging operating conditions.
Ncell Foundation and NAASA Securities have launched the Safer Internet Together initiative in Nepal to promote cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, and responsible AI use among students, aiming to reach over 50,000 beneficiaries through nationwide school-based awareness programmes.