Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aramco and Microsoft expand industrial AI collaboration in Saudi Arabia, focusing on sovereign cloud, operational optimisation and workforce development to accelerate AI adoption across energy and industrial sectors, supporting Vision 2030 and positioning the Kingdom as a leader in industrial digital transformation.
Pakistan approves telecom amendment bill to accelerate internet and mobile network expansion, simplifying Right of Way access, strengthening governance of NTC under the SOEs framework and enhancing regulatory oversight to support nationwide digital infrastructure growth.
Qatar’s MCIT and Google Cloud host AI and digital transformation workshops to help SMEs adopt modern technologies, improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness, supporting the country’s Digital Agenda 2030 and the development of an innovation-driven business ecosystem.
Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirm their science and technology partnership, expanding cooperation in applied research, standards harmonization, halal certification and innovation-led industrial growth, with joint projects spanning AI, IoT, energy and advanced materials to strengthen knowledge-based economic development.
Mashreq launches digital cross-border accounts allowing UAE-based Pakistanis to remotely open and manage Pakistan accounts through a single mobile app. The service enables instant transfers, unified account visibility and a fully digital onboarding experience, strengthening cross-border banking convenience for expatriate customers.
Pakistan’s telecom committee recommends amendments to the Telecommunication Re-organisation Act, introducing streamlined Right of Way access, governance reforms for NTC under the SOEs framework, and clearer approval timelines to accelerate infrastructure deployment. The Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill was deferred pending political consensus.
Oman launches a digital tourism booking platform on Experience Oman, enabling agents and travellers to build complete itineraries through a unified system featuring hundreds of experiences and hotels. The initiative supports SME participation, sports tourism growth and the country’s wider digital transformation strategy.
Omantel launches Otech to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation, consolidating its technology assets under a unified platform focused on cloud, cybersecurity, AI and data infrastructure. The initiative supports Vision 2040 goals, strengthens sovereign cloud capabilities, and positions Oman as a regional technology and digital economy hub.
The workshop underscores the growing role of international collaboration in advancing Nepal’s digital capacity, while encouraging young researchers and innovators to contribute to technology-driven development and inclusive economic growth through ICT and emerging technologies.
The digital wallet super-app represents a further step toward consolidating Morocco’s e-government ecosystem, enabling more efficient service delivery while reinforcing digital identity, data protection, and citizen-centric service design across public services.