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
Pakistan Digital Authority and DFINITY have partnered to develop sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, including a dedicated national subnet and AI development tools, aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, secure digital services, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.
KUWAIT — Zain Group hosted a workshop titled “AI in Action: Smarter Network Operations” at its headquarters in Kuwait, showcasing…
OpenAI and G42 are developing a UAE-specific version of ChatGPT designed for government use, reflecting a growing shift toward localized AI systems and sovereign AI infrastructure as countries seek greater control over data, language models, and digital transformation initiatives.
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself to become a major exporter of AI tokens by expanding data centre capacity and AI infrastructure, leveraging energy resources and Vision 2030 investments to strengthen its role in the global AI economy.
Morocco is launching a national network of regional AI centres to support Digital Morocco 2030 goals, aiming to localise AI innovation, strengthen regional development, and position the country as a leading technology and investment hub in Africa.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to deploy fuel monitoring and telematics solutions in Bahrain, combining real-time analytics and fleet management technology to help businesses improve fuel efficiency, operational transparency, and overall fleet performance.
Khazna Data Centers has partnered with Presight to deploy an AI-driven facility management platform and centralised command centre, enhancing operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across hyperscale data centre infrastructure as demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure accelerates.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s AI-powered security platform has blocked over two billion spam and scam attempts, helping prevent up to $500 million in losses while strengthening network-level protection against phishing, OTP fraud, and SMS-based scams.
Apple is preparing to launch a developer beta of its redesigned Siri 2.0 with iOS 26.4, introducing smart agent capabilities powered by Apple Foundation Model v10, enabling contextual task execution across apps and personal data, with public release expected in April.
The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Microsoft have partnered to develop AI-driven education solutions using cloud technologies, aiming to enhance personalised learning, research impact and skills development in line with national innovation priorities.