Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Salesforce is expanding into Saudi Arabia with a $500 million, five-year investment to drive AI adoption. The company will open a regional headquarters in Riyadh and hire up to 40 employees by 2025, supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and AI-focused initiatives.
A Telenor Asia study shows that nearly 90% of Bangladeshi internet users are incorporating AI into their daily lives, with mobile usage being the main driver. AI is particularly popular for social media, work, and entertainment. However, concerns around data privacy and the security of online accounts remain prevalent.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has launched two AI-powered features, Smart Disclosures and Financial Summary, on its iVestor app to improve investors’ access to information and facilitate informed decision-making. This update is part of a broader effort to enhance the app’s capabilities and support investor engagement in Dubai’s capital markets.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Jazeera Airways to transform its digital ecosystem, focusing on AI-driven solutions and customer experience enhancements. The initiative includes modernizing digital platforms, introducing personalized services, and enabling scalable growth, positioning Jazeera Airways for future growth and innovation in the aviation industry.
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled its most extensive operational plan for the upcoming Hajj season. The plan focuses on enhancing pilgrim services, featuring AI robots, multilingual smart screens, and educational platforms, ensuring a seamless and meaningful Hajj experience.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Jazeera Airways to implement an AI-driven digital transformation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. This collaboration includes revamping Jazeera’s digital platforms and introducing an AI-powered chatbot for a more personalized travel experience, positioning Jazeera Airways as a leader in innovation.
China has unveiled the world’s first AI hospital, featuring 14 AI doctors, marking a major step in AI adoption in healthcare. This development has generated significant attention across the tech, healthcare, and cryptocurrency industries, with potential impacts on blockchain and AI-driven token markets.
At ATM 2025, Middle East countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain showcased their transformative strategies for the tourism industry. Key themes included AI, data analytics, sustainability, and connectivity. These nations are leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainability to redefine global tourism and lead the industry into a new era.
Qatar is focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and energy sectors, aiming for greater collaboration with the United States. Sheikha Mayes Al-Thani, from the US-Qatar Business Council, emphasized the importance of talent development alongside capital investment to drive growth and innovation in these strategic areas for sustainable economic development.
The UAE is enhancing its cloud seeding program with AI and space technology to address water security. The use of satellite imagery, AI-powered analytics, and real-time modeling has transformed cloud seeding from a basic practice to a precise, data-driven operation, optimizing weather modification efforts and boosting water resource management.