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
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.
Qatar’s National Planning Council plans to scale AI adoption across its operations, leveraging Microsoft technologies to enhance productivity, automate workflows and support data-driven policy development aligned with national digital transformation goals.
Ooredoo Qatar has introduced AI-powered outbound sales calling using Microsoft Azure OpenAI voice technology, enabling real-time intelligent customer interactions to improve engagement, operational efficiency and scalable growth in contact centre operations.
PTCL will showcase multiple AI-driven use cases at Indus AI Week 2026, highlighting investments in AI infrastructure and practical applications aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening Pakistan’s emerging AI ecosystem.
Ora Developers has partnered with Yubi to introduce an AI-driven mortgage platform in the UAE, enabling faster approvals, automated lender matching and digital financing workflows, as real estate and fintech players move toward data-driven mortgage ecosystems to improve accessibility and efficiency in home financing.
Pakistan is set to host Indus AI Week 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating AI development, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, and positioning the country as an active participant in global AI governance and technology creation through policy dialogue, innovation programmes and industry collaboration.
Participating companies include Fortinet and Sangfor Technologies, both known for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions spanning network, cloud, and enterprise protection.