Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dubai has launched an AI-powered Smart First Aid Kit that provides real-time, multilingual guidance during medical emergencies. Designed as a mobile app and digital portal, the system helps bystanders act in critical moments before paramedics arrive, strengthening community readiness and public safety.
Over 90% of organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia plan to deploy AI agents, but Cisco warns security frameworks are lagging. As agentic AI gains autonomy, risks shift to the AI supply chain and enterprise tools. Cisco urges lifecycle protection through vulnerability scanning, runtime guardrails, and zero-trust controls.
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SolvFast will launch its AI-powered digital transformation platform in Egypt and Saudi Arabia in 2026, offering over 50 integrated business applications and an AI assistant to help enterprises, especially SMEs, replace fragmented systems with unified, intelligent operations across the MENA region.
AI-powered cinematic animation is reshaping storytelling, as showcased at Qatar’s Government Communications Forum through the Legacy of Light project. Experts highlighted how artificial intelligence can recreate history with precision while reinforcing the irreplaceable role of human creativity, design thinking, and artistic judgment in future filmmaking.
Morocco has unveiled “Maroc IA 2030,” a national roadmap to strengthen AI governance, digital sovereignty, and skills development. Anchored by the Jazari Institutes and new R&D partnerships, the strategy aligns AI innovation with regional strengths, reduces reliance on foreign systems, and positions Morocco as a leading African AI hub.
Prime Investment Group engaged with NVIDIA and MicroStrategy leaders at CES 2026, focusing on artificial intelligence, digital assets, and the future of data-driven economies. The group announced plans to double AI investments in 2026, underscoring its belief in AI and blockchain as foundational pillars of global business transformation.
Zarea Limited has acquired the global domain zarea.com and launched an AI-powered commodities assistant as part of a strategic shift toward technology-driven growth. The move supports international branding, system modernization, and expansion into global markets following its first UAE export.
Pakistan and the UAE are exploring collaboration in AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure to support financial sector reform and digital transformation. Discussions focused on responsible innovation, financial inclusion, and opportunities in PropTech and tokenisation.
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in developing Arabic language models in 2025, with over 53 models identified, according to a study by SDAIA and KSGAAL. The report highlights progress in Arabic AI capabilities, growing global interest, and a roadmap to strengthen Arabic’s presence in the global AI ecosystem.
Red Sea Global and Bunat VC have launched Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated AI investment fund to back AI-native startups from early to growth stages. The initiative combines capital with real-world testing environments across Red Sea destinations, supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation and innovation ecosystem.