Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EY has launched Studio+ across Mena, bringing together regional and global expertise in design, technology, and customer experience. The new offering helps organisations deliver end-to-end, AI-powered transformation, with a focus on measurable impact. The launch in Riyadh also saw EY sign an MoU with stc to drive ecosystem-led innovation.
Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as MD and CEO-Designate, pending regulatory approvals. With over 30 years of global enterprise leadership across ServiceNow and Airtel Business, he brings deep experience in automation, AI, and digital transformation, and will succeed A. S. Lakshminarayanan in April 2026.
Egyptian fintech Mogo has partnered with Saudi payments firm Geidea to integrate smart POS technology with consumer finance services. The collaboration enables merchants to offer seamless payments and instalments, supports SME digitalisation, and advances financial inclusion across Egypt’s growing digital payments ecosystem.
Vodafone Business has entered Egypt’s agriculture sector with an IoT-based smart farming initiative, partnering with Rakhaa For Agriculture Investments to deploy connected sensors and automated irrigation systems. The solution enables real-time monitoring, data-driven decisions, and improved water efficiency, supporting productivity and sustainability in one of Egypt’s most critical economic sectors.
Digital City Bahrain has appointed BSBG to design Trio Park, the first phase of its smart-district development in Hamala. The project will deliver 39,000 sqm of workspace for Beyon and BNET, alongside retail and landscaped areas, anchoring a technology-led ecosystem aligned with Bahrain’s digital economy ambitions.
Bold Brand has launched AI-powered marketing services in Egypt and Saudi Arabia to help businesses improve efficiency, customer experience, and campaign performance. The agency is tailoring its solutions to distinct consumer behaviours and regulatory environments, using data analytics and automation to deliver scalable, compliant, and market-specific digital strategies.
du becomes a signatory to TM Forum’s Autonomous Networks Manifesto, aligning with global standards for intelligent, self-managing networks. The move strengthens du’s leadership in next-generation telecom, enabling smarter automation, faster service delivery, and more reliable digital experiences for customers across the UAE.
e& UAE became the first organization in the country to achieve TM Forum’s “Running on ODA” status, validating its shift to cloud-native, modular digital platforms. The accreditation confirms e&’s ability to operationalize open architecture at scale, accelerating innovation, simplifying integration, and enabling faster delivery of digital services across its ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia’s HR minister says AI and automation will drive demand for tech roles while displacing traditional jobs, urging continuous upskilling amid economic, demographic, and climate shifts. Speaking at the Global Labor Market Conference, he highlighted youth employment challenges, green jobs growth, and Saudi Arabia’s private-sector expansion.
Manara and AWS launched the Cloud Catalyst Tech Forum in Riyadh, showcasing Saudi tech talent through a 1,000-participant GenAI hackathon and industry engagement. Backed by a $2.8 million training agreement, the initiative aims to upskill 5,000 engineers across MENA, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cloud and AI workforce under Vision 2030.