Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PTCL will showcase multiple AI-driven use cases at Indus AI Week 2026, highlighting investments in AI infrastructure and practical applications aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening Pakistan’s emerging AI ecosystem.
Ora Developers has partnered with Yubi to introduce an AI-driven mortgage platform in the UAE, enabling faster approvals, automated lender matching and digital financing workflows, as real estate and fintech players move toward data-driven mortgage ecosystems to improve accessibility and efficiency in home financing.
Pakistan is set to host Indus AI Week 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating AI development, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, and positioning the country as an active participant in global AI governance and technology creation through policy dialogue, innovation programmes and industry collaboration.
Participating companies include Fortinet and Sangfor Technologies, both known for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions spanning network, cloud, and enterprise protection.
Saudi Water Authority and IBM launched the AI-powered H2O Platform using generative AI and hybrid cloud to unify water data, enable predictive management, and introduce intelligent assistants for both officials and citizens, supporting Vision 2030 and sustainable resource optimisation.
IFZA and Aleria signed an MoU at WEF Davos to integrate enterprise-grade, sovereign AI into free zone operations, aiming to enhance governance, decision-making, and digital services through advanced data pipelines and secure intelligence platforms.
The company emphasized its ongoing collaboration with Qatar’s government, local cloud expansion, and support for the country’s Digital Agenda 2030, reinforcing a focus on secure, responsible AI adoption across sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Dialogue’s new plan places AI and digital credentials at the center of labour mobility reform, aiming for faster hiring, stronger worker protection, and paperless verification across Asia-GCC corridors.
By integrating advanced AI capabilities with its industry expertise, OCP aims to position Rock Solutions as a high-value, technology-enabled player in the global phosphate market.
Saudi leaders and Oracle executives highlighted the Kingdom’s AI ambitions at Oracle AI World Tour Riyadh, noting AI’s role in digital transformation under Vision 2030. With over $40 billion planned investment and strong data sovereignty focus, Saudi Arabia aims to become a global AI hub.