Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ghana and UAE partner to build the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub, attracting global tech giants to foster AI development and digital transformation. The initiative includes a 25 km² development site funded by UAE’s PCFC, cementing Ghana’s position as a leading African tech hub.
Bahrain and Qatar reinforce cooperation in transport and infrastructure, reviewing key projects like the Bahrain–Qatar Causeway and maritime linkage. Both nations commit to accelerating connectivity initiatives supporting GCC economic integration and regional prosperity.
e& enterprise and Exeed Industries join forces to develop an Industry 4.0 digital transformation roadmap, focusing on AI-driven manufacturing modernization aligned with UAE’s sustainability and economic diversification goals.
PTCL partners with DWP Technologies and Dell to modernize data centres, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability with advanced storage platforms and active-active metro architecture.
VEON and QazCode launch AI Tutor in Kazakhstan, an AI-powered Kazakh language learning assistant embedded in Beeline’s Janymda app, promoting digital inclusion through gamified modules powered by the KazLLM large language model.
Asiacell and China Mobile International partner to enhance B2B telecom and digital services in Iraq, aiming to boost connectivity and support the country’s digital transformation.
Cisco introduces a room-temperature Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens Quantum Labs to pioneer scalable quantum networking infrastructure, aiming to realize practical quantum internet applications within a decade.
DAMAMAX and Kalaam Telecom partner to provide advanced cloud-based communication services—including Managed SD-WAN, UCaaS, and CCaaS—to businesses in Jordan, enhancing digital infrastructure and supporting scalable, efficient enterprise connectivity.
Sara Al-Alsheikh named UiPath Regional VP and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, to drive AI automation adoption aligned with Vision 2030 goals in government, banking, and oil and gas sectors.
Qatar’s CRA opens 4,860 km of government telecom ducts to licensed providers, enhancing network expansion and accelerating FTTH and 5G deployments nationwide through transparent, efficient management with Ashghal collaboration.