Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Qatar has signed an MoU with KAIC to co-develop AI-powered FlowTeam solutions using the TENN.ai platform. The collaboration will enhance customer experiences, boost operational efficiency, and advance Qatar’s digital transformation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Turkcell’s TV+ has partnered with Samsung to integrate its streaming app into Samsung smart TVs and monitors, offering users up to 12 months of free subscription. The collaboration, announced at IFA 2025, enhances access to 4K content and strengthens both companies’ roles in shaping digital home entertainment.
LOLC Advanced Technologies has partnered with Corsair Group International to expand its Kerawalapitiya waste-to-fuel plant, boosting capacity to process 12 million kg of plastic waste annually. The upgraded facility will produce ISCC PLUS-certified pyrolysis oil, driving Sri Lanka’s circular economy and positioning the country as a regional leader in sustainable waste management.
Hexaware is investing in Sri Lanka to build AI-driven talent and solutions, starting with a focused 30-member team and plans to scale. Through early-career and mid-career programmes, the company aims to reskill professionals, embed AI into delivery, and support Sri Lanka’s emergence as a global services hub.
Ghana’s NCA and Togo’s ARCEP have launched joint talks in Accra to address telecom spectrum coordination at their shared borders. With MNO participation, the three-day forum aims to reduce interference, improve service quality, and align policies with ITU and regional standards under ECOWAS and ATU.
The UAE leads the world in tech dependency, with residents spending nearly eight hours daily on screens and TikTok surpassing Instagram adoption. Ranked ahead of Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, the UAE’s universal internet access highlights its position as a hyper-connected nation driving global digital engagement trends.
du’s Envision 2025 highlighted AI’s central role in UAE’s digital transformation, projecting $320bn GDP impact by 2030. With five tech pillars and global partnerships, du is positioning itself as a digital enabler, aligning leadership, innovation, and infrastructure to build sustainable, AI-powered communities.
Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with AI, blockchain, and IoT to digitize its economy, while Qatar Development Bank’s IBM-powered overhaul reflects the Gulf nation’s financial digitization drive. From national AI strategies to CBDC pilots, both countries are reshaping governance, finance, and services with emerging technologies to lead regional digital innovation.
Kingdee has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone, supported by a strategic cooperation agreement with QFZ. Backed by QIA’s $200 million investment, the Chinese cloud SaaS leader plans to boost digital innovation, talent development, and ecosystem growth across Qatar and the wider Gulf region.
Jordan’s healthtech startup DawaDose has raised pre-seed funding from angel investors and relocated its HQ to Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2019, the platform connects pharmacies, wholesalers, and consumers through AI-driven digital tools, with expansion plans aligned to Saudi Vision 2030 and broader Gulf market ambitions.