Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to develop AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation. The partnership combines Zain’s local expertise and Cisco’s technology to drive AI adoption and talent development across sectors.
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to build AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership focuses on secure, scalable AI solutions and includes talent upskilling initiatives to drive national AI capabilities.
Meta unveiled AI tools and pledged support for Pakistan’s AI capacity building. Pakistan’s IT minister reaffirmed digital transformation priorities, emphasizing youth skills and cashless economy goals. Both agreed on expanding cooperation in AI adoption and digital innovation.
CINET’s Internship Program offers Kuwaiti students practical training in cybersecurity, data science, and fintech, aiming to prepare youth for Kuwait’s digital economy. The program includes university and high school cohorts, combining hands-on experience with interdisciplinary learning to support national talent development and financial inclusion.
Saudi Arabia advances initiatives to address AI and computing challenges, emphasizing global collaboration for digital inclusivity. Minister Alswaha’s Geneva talks focus on partnerships in AI, digital governance, IP protection, and sustainable digital development.
MTN Group is advancing responsible AI across Africa with governance, scalable operations, and targeted use cases. The initiative includes a Responsible AI Policy, dedicated oversight, and an AI Centre of Excellence, aiming to boost innovation and human potential on the continent.
Syntys enabled Ooredoo’s sovereign AI cloud in Qatar with modular, GPU-ready data centers supporting NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, advancing Qatar’s AI strategy and digital sovereignty.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launched Vision AI, an AI-powered surveillance solution that analyzes real-time events, enhances security, operational efficiency, and privacy, adaptable for various industries with modular hardware and sovereign cloud support.
Samsung launched Galaxy Z Flip7, a slim, durable foldable phone with advanced AI, the largest FlexWindow yet, ultra-bright displays, and smooth 120Hz refresh rates, blending portability and flagship performance in a pocket-sized design.
Futurity inaugurates Sri Lanka’s first AI-focused R&D centre in Colombo, enhancing local innovation and client delivery. The centre strengthens operational agility, supports growing AI demand, invests in talent, and lays groundwork for regional and global expansion.