The UAE’s cloud computing market is set to grow from $12.84 billion in 2025 to $45.41 billion by 2030, driven by demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient digital services. SMEs, government initiatives, and strategic partnerships are accelerating cloud adoption, making it essential for business agility, innovation, and digital transformation.
Dubai Internet City will participate in GITEX Asia 2025 in Singapore, showcasing the region’s digital economy and innovative tech ecosystem. As a key hub generating 65% of Dubai’s tech sector GDP, Dubai Internet City continues to lead in digital transformation, with its ecosystem supporting over 4,000 customers and 31,000 professionals.
LB CIM, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered digital loan and payments platform, won the “Most Popular Digital Payment Product” at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the app’s popularity driven by customer trust and its innovative features, driving financial inclusion and digital accessibility in Sri Lanka.
KAFD and Huawei have launched Saudi Arabia’s first Smart WiFi-7 service, enhancing connectivity and digital infrastructure across the King Abdullah Financial District. This collaboration supports the region’s digital transformation, offering faster, secure internet and personalized services for residents, visitors, and businesses, contributing to KAFD’s status as a global smart city.
stc Group continues its role as the Title Partner for the FORMULA 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, providing advanced 5G connectivity, IoT solutions, and AI-driven services. The partnership elevates the fan experience and supports Qatar’s national goals, blending digital innovation with world-class motorsport.
Bader Alsharif, a Saudi AI scholar, has developed a real-time sign language translation system using AI to bridge the communication gap between the deaf and hearing communities. His work aims to improve inclusivity and communication, with future plans to create a Saudi Sign Language version and expand the system globally.
Cyber First Qatar 2025 brought together over 300 cybersecurity leaders to discuss enhancing the country’s digital security, in alignment with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2024–2030. The event highlighted AI’s role in cybersecurity, efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and initiatives to foster innovation and resilience in Qatar’s digital transformation.
Media City Qatar has partnered with the German Press Agency (dpa) to establish a regional editorial hub in Doha, set to launch in June 2025. This collaboration aims to enhance news coverage across the GCC, support Arabic content, and foster Qatari talent through training and development.
Pakistan is considering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its education system, with a focus on developing an AI curriculum from primary to university levels. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad emphasized the need to prepare students with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving global tech landscape.
Pakistan’s mobile users face unreliable 3G and 4G services, despite the promise of 5G. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has not taken significant action against telecom companies for poor service, leading to frustration nationwide. Users report frequent signal drops and slow mobile data, with PTA’s fines yielding limited results.
