Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Indus AI Week demonstrated strategic intent and governance awareness. Whether the Islamabad AI Declaration becomes a credible national blueprint will depend on budgets, institutional depth, regulatory clarity, and measurable public outcomes.
Morocco has partnered with AXA and three ministries to strengthen national AI and digital skills through targeted training, apprenticeships, and R&D initiatives. The move supports the Maroc IA 2030 roadmap and wider digital government reforms, positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
Ericsson and Mistral AI are collaborating to develop telecom-focused AI agents aimed at automating legacy systems, accelerating 6G R&D, and enhancing network resilience. The partnership underscores the industry’s push to integrate advanced AI into core network infrastructure.
Egypt is accelerating education reform by embedding AI and programming into school curricula while expanding technical education partnerships with Italy, the UK, and Japan. The government is upgrading schools, distributing tablets, enhancing financial literacy, and strengthening exam governance to align graduate skills with labour market demands.
ADB has approved $950,000 in technical assistance to help Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia adopt AI in healthcare. The programme will assess clinical, management, and generative AI tools while building governance frameworks and domestic AI ecosystems to improve efficiency and equitable access.
Saudi Arabia has joined the OECD-hosted Global Partnership on AI, aligning with Vision 2030 to shape global AI governance and promote ethical, human-centric development. The move strengthens international cooperation and is expected to attract investment into the Kingdom’s expanding AI ecosystem.
Bharti Airtel has launched an AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre in India in partnership with Zscaler to strengthen national cyber resilience. The centre will focus on protecting critical sectors and supporting India’s digital transformation through AI-powered and Zero Trust security frameworks, amid a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting the country.
A Kaspersky report shows 70% of UAE firms plan to deploy AI-driven security operations centres to counter AI-powered cyber threats. Companies expect AI to enhance threat detection and automate responses, despite challenges related to talent shortages and integration costs.
Iraq has launched its first AI-powered museum in Baghdad, showcasing the Ottoman era through restored photographs, archival documents and AI-generated visuals. The initiative blends heritage preservation with digital innovation, offering immersive historical experiences and enhanced research access.
ADB has approved $950,000 in technical assistance to support AI adoption in healthcare across Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia. The initiative will assess clinical, management and generative AI applications while developing governance roadmaps to strengthen digital health systems and improve service delivery.