Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& delivered robust H1 2025 results with revenue of AED 34.9 billion (+23.3% YoY) and net profit of AED 8.8 billion (+60.7% YoY). Strong operational milestones, global acquisitions, AI and 5G innovation, and strategic partnerships reinforced its position as a global technology leader driving digital transformation.
Figure AI has raised over $1 billion in Series C funding, reaching a $39 billion valuation. The round, led by Parkway and supported by Brookfield, NVIDIA, Salesforce, Intel, and others, highlights growing global confidence in humanoid robotics. Arcapita’s role underscores regional investors’ leadership in frontier AI technologies.
The University of Continuing Formation launched Algeria’s National Week for Digital Education, showcasing achievements in online learning, digital platforms, and academic partnerships. With 800 trained professors, 683 online lessons, and a new agreement granting access to 12,000 digital books, UFC strengthens its role as a leader in higher education innovation and community service.
Algeria has launched a National Agricultural Information System to modernize governance, improve data reliability, and strengthen policy-making. Minister Yacine El Mahdi Oualid stressed digital transformation as a strategic necessity, urging strict adherence to deadlines, executive commitment, and immediate use of technology to improve agricultural monitoring and transparency.
Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have slowed internet access across Asia and the Middle East, with Microsoft and NetBlocks confirming widespread impact. Key subsea systems SEA-ME-WE 4 and IMEWE are affected, disrupting regional connectivity while global traffic outside the Middle East remains unaffected.
e& will launch the next generation of OneCloud, a sovereign hyperscale cloud powered by Oracle Alloy and hosted in UAE data centres. Offering 200+ OCI services, AI-ready infrastructure, and full compliance with local regulations, it aims to accelerate digital innovation, ensure data sovereignty, and strengthen trust in the UAE’s cloud economy.
Telecom operator du has enabled emergency calling on 5G smartwatches across the UAE, allowing users to dial 999 directly from their wrist without needing a phone. The feature enhances safety for children, seniors, and fitness enthusiasts, marking a major step in integrating wearables into community protection.
The General Telecommunications Corporation has delivered more than 5,000 boxes of diarrhea treatment solutions to Hodeidah’s Health and Environment Office. Deputy Governor Mohammed Halisi stressed the aid’s importance in helping hospitals and health centers address critical medical demands in the governorate.
Zain Bahrain has launched its flagship accelerator programme, Zain Great Idea (ZGI), in the kingdom for the first time. The initiative begins with an intensive Boot Camp for Bahraini tech entrepreneurs, offering training, mentorship, and workshops. One finalist startup will ultimately secure a transformative experience in Silicon Valley.
Dewan Architects + Engineers advanced its digital transformation at AU 2025, shifting from custom automation to AI-powered workflows. With Quible, its in-house BIM-to-AI tool, the firm now uses AI to generate scripts in seconds, eliminate bottlenecks, and empower data-driven design decisions, signaling a paradigm shift in the AEC industry.