Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AI-generated videos and images linked to the Iran conflict are spreading rapidly across social media, highlighting growing concerns over AI-driven misinformation and monetised synthetic media.
Infobip has opened a new data centre in Saudi Arabia to support AI workloads, data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. The facility enables enterprises and public sector organisations to host and process data locally, improving performance and reliability while supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
SK Telecom, Supermicro and Schneider Electric have partnered to develop modular AI data centre solutions designed to accelerate construction and support growing AI computing demand.
Abu Dhabi-based startup Skipr has raised $2 million to develop sovereign AI trust infrastructure that enables secure interoperability between AI systems across clouds and jurisdictions.
Morobe Province is collaborating with PNG DataCo and Oracle to implement a comprehensive digital government platform utilizing AI and cloud technology. The project focuses on automating procurement, budget tracking, and citizen services to improve provincial transparency, with initial deliveries scheduled within the next year.
Pakistan’s IT exports reached $374 million in January 2026, growing 19% year-on-year. As Microsoft plans a $50 billion AI investment across the Global South, experts say regulatory clarity, stronger data protection, and faster implementation could help Pakistan attract investment and reach its $10 billion IT export target.
Nepal’s upcoming elections are being shaped by AI-generated disinformation, with political parties leveraging social media to influence voters. Low digital literacy and limited monitoring capacity make it difficult to distinguish real from fake content, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
Amdocs has partnered with Microsoft, Google Cloud and AWS to deliver AI-powered application modernisation and automation solutions for telecom operators. The collaborations aim to accelerate cloud migration, streamline operations and support large-scale digital transformation, with solutions to be showcased at MWC 2026.
Fynd has entered Saudi Arabia, offering an AI-native commerce platform that integrates in-store, online, and logistics operations. The solution includes POS, e-commerce, warehouse and order management, plus AI-powered catalog, imagery, and engagement tools. The expansion supports omnichannel growth and digital transformation for retailers under Vision 2030.
HCLTech will drive AI-focused telecom discussions at MWC 2026, highlighting AI-native architectures, autonomous networks and ecosystem collaboration. With global partners and industry leaders, the company will showcase live demos and survey insights, positioning AI, cloud and digital engineering as key enablers of sustainable growth in the telecom sector.