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 plans to launch its Digital Dirham central bank digital currency by the end of the year to modernise payments, improve transparency, and support financial inclusion through blockchain-based transactions.
e& UAE and Khalifa University have released a white paper outlining an AI-native architecture for future 6G networks, proposing new frameworks for autonomous connectivity, distributed AI systems, and global telecom standardization.
AI adoption across the GCC is accelerating, but compliance requirements are reshaping how organisations deploy the technology. Key trends include stronger regulation, data residency requirements, human oversight, governance maturity challenges, and continuous auditing as companies scale AI responsibly.
Saudi AI startup Infobrim has raised angel funding at a $3.5 million valuation to expand its AI-powered business intelligence platform, supporting enterprise analytics and digital transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has completed three digital transformation projects with Sumerge, including a social services platform, disability support improvements, and internal efficiency initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
Saudi IT services firm solutions was downgraded by United Securities due to regional geopolitical risks, with revised forecasts for 2026 revenue and profit. Despite the downgrade, analysts still see potential upside as the company maintains strong market share and expands recurring service contracts.
An Omani engineer has developed an AI-powered mobile firefighting unit designed for industrial sites, featuring remote operation, thermal detection, solar power, and a large water capacity to improve emergency response in high-risk environments.
Moroccan fintech Mynk enables instant peer-to-peer payments through a mobile wallet app that uses phone numbers instead of bank details. The platform aims to increase digital payment adoption and improve financial inclusion in Morocco.
Arab Bank’s fintech accelerator AB Xelerate has partnered with Fuze to explore regulated digital asset services in Jordan. The collaboration will evaluate use cases, product design, and technical integration through Jordan’s regulatory sandbox, supporting the country’s digital finance ecosystem.
Orange Jordan has launched the 2026 “Inspiring Change” Award to support women entrepreneurs in the ICT sector, offering prizes up to JD 3,000 and a special sustainability award. The initiative aims to strengthen women-led startups and digital innovation in Jordan.