Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has rolled out AI-powered patrols with facial recognition, license plate detection, and real-time database integration. The initiative modernizes law enforcement, enabling faster identification of suspects and vehicles while advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation in security and public safety.
Accenture and Cassava Technologies have partnered to deploy Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure in Africa, starting in South Africa and expanding regionally. The initiative will localise AI with cultural context and serve sectors from finance to healthcare, supported by Cassava’s fibre backbone and sovereign data centre strategy.
Bahrain’s parliamentary group joined an IPU-led virtual seminar on AI use cases for legislatures, focusing on data visualisation, smart information management, decision-making, and long-term strategy. The session highlighted global best practices, reinforcing Bahrain’s commitment to integrating AI into parliamentary work for improved governance and democratic services.
The UAE’s 50 chief AI officers toured major US tech companies including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft to preview unreleased AI technologies. The trip, part of Vision 2031, aims to boost partnerships, pilot climate and digital solutions, and position the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.
Global AI spending is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025 and exceed $2 trillion in 2026, Gartner reports. Investments are fueled by hyperscaler data centers, Chinese and new AI players, and strong venture capital support, with AI increasingly embedded into consumer devices and enterprise infrastructure.
Cassava Technologies and Accenture are partnering to deliver sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Leveraging Nvidia-powered GPUaaS, the collaboration ensures data stays within borders, strengthens compliance, and drives innovation across key industries.
Oman Data Park has deployed NVIDIA H200 GPUs, the first in Oman, to enhance AI training, NLP, deep learning, and HPC capabilities. The upgrade supports Oman Vision 2040, reinforcing AI adoption, data sovereignty, and digital resilience for government, business, and academia.
Asiacell has deployed LigaData’s AI Flare platform to strengthen its AI and data science capabilities, enabling faster rollout of AI-powered services, advanced analytics, and real-time decision-making. The move supports Asiacell’s digital transformation strategy while boosting operational efficiency and customer experience.
TII and NVIDIA have launched the Middle East’s first Joint AI & Robotics Lab in Abu Dhabi, integrating Falcon AI models with NVIDIA’s compute platforms to develop humanoids, embodied AI, and real-time robotic systems. The initiative cements the UAE’s role as a global leader in applied AI and robotics innovation.
The UAE, through G42 and its subsidiaries, is accelerating its AI-driven transformation across sectors from energy and cybersecurity to culture and finance. These advancements support the nation’s ambition to achieve digital sovereignty, enhance global competitiveness, and establish itself as a premier hub for innovation by 2030.