Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google has launched its AI Plus plan in Pakistan at Rs1,400 per month, offering Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3 Fast, image generation, Workspace integration, and 200 GB storage with family sharing. The move supports Pakistan’s digital transformation, with discounted rates for new subscribers for the first six months.
Omantel has partnered with Publicis Groupe Middle East to launch Oman’s first AI-powered AdTech ecosystem. The platform offers real-time audience targeting, campaign measurement, and omnichannel integration, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 to drive economic diversification, data-driven innovation, and regional expansion opportunities.
Cassava Technologies has partnered with Accenture to roll out sovereign AI cloud solutions across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Powered by Nvidia GPUs and Accenture’s AI Refinery, the initiative supports data governance, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific AI adoption across the continent.
Instabug has rebranded as Luciq, reflecting its shift from bug reporting to AI-powered mobile observability. Luciq enables proactive, predictive, and autonomous issue resolution, automating repetitive engineering tasks. Backed by Accel and Insight Partners, it serves global leaders like DoorDash and T-Mobile while expanding into fast-growing regions.
The UAE will host the world’s biggest AI Film Award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, offering $1 million for AI-generated films using Google Gemini tools. The initiative reinforces the UAE’s leadership in AI, creative innovation, and the global content creator economy
SNRT has launched Morocco’s first AI-powered news section on SNRTnews, offering 24/7 coverage with AI-generated articles, rapid verification, and human oversight. The platform blends ethics, analysis, and interactivity, positioning artificial intelligence as a partner in reshaping Morocco’s digital media landscape.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has rolled out AI-powered patrols with facial recognition, license plate detection, and real-time database integration. The initiative modernizes law enforcement, enabling faster identification of suspects and vehicles while advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation in security and public safety.
Accenture and Cassava Technologies have partnered to deploy Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure in Africa, starting in South Africa and expanding regionally. The initiative will localise AI with cultural context and serve sectors from finance to healthcare, supported by Cassava’s fibre backbone and sovereign data centre strategy.
Bahrain’s parliamentary group joined an IPU-led virtual seminar on AI use cases for legislatures, focusing on data visualisation, smart information management, decision-making, and long-term strategy. The session highlighted global best practices, reinforcing Bahrain’s commitment to integrating AI into parliamentary work for improved governance and democratic services.
The UAE’s 50 chief AI officers toured major US tech companies including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft to preview unreleased AI technologies. The trip, part of Vision 2031, aims to boost partnerships, pilot climate and digital solutions, and position the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.