Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Chat, powered by the ALLAM 34B model, has been launched by PIF-backed HUMAIN to enrich Arabic digital content. SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi praised the initiative as a step toward positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in AI and preserving the Arabic language online.
CG Mobile has partnered with India’s Ai+ brand to launch affordable smartphones in Nepal, priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000. The upcoming Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G will add competition to Nepal’s budget-friendly market, challenging established brands like Xiaomi, Samsung, realme, and vivo.
Egypt’s Public Business Sector Ministry is exploring AI adoption through partnerships with Masar and GAIA. Talks centered on predictive maintenance, risk management, and operational efficiency solutions to advance digital transformation, improve subsidiary performance, and align with Egypt’s national digitalization strategy.
Epicor and Nucleus Research’s 2025 Agility Index reveals AI is now central to supply chain strategy, with 56% of businesses reporting high readiness and over 90% investing in AI-specific roles. Companies expect ROI within 6–18 months as AI shifts agility from reactive response to a strategic competitive advantage.
ZainTECH has launched AI SecOps, an AI-powered managed security service delivering always-on protection across cloud and hybrid environments in the MENA region. Backed by regional SOCs and a SaaS-based model, the solution enhances compliance, reduces complexity, and enables enterprises of all sizes to deploy advanced cybersecurity in just 10 days.
AI is reshaping retail in the Middle East, with procurement and customer experience leading adoption. The region is also outpacing global peers in AR and computer vision use, though challenges in complexity and regulation remain.
Algorithmic warfare is reshaping digital landscapes across the Arab and Islamic world, targeting youth identity and societal cohesion. While these campaigns are a threat, awareness, digital literacy, and algorithmic accountability can build resilience.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert will build a secure national digital healthcare platform, offering EMRs, hospital management, and digital billing. Hosted in Egypt for compliance and privacy, the system supports AI and IoT scalability, reinforcing Egypt Vision 2030’s push toward a smart healthcare ecosystem.
Bangladesh’s TV market is embracing AI, with global and local brands introducing personalized, voice-controlled, and adaptive smart TVs. While affordability and infrastructure challenges remain, rising demand in urban centres and local innovation suggest AI features will soon become mainstream for Bangladeshi households.
The UAE tourism sector is transforming with AI-driven personalization, smart entry systems, and sustainable technologies. From eco-friendly hotels to 5G-enabled travel services, the country is creating tailored, safe, and seamless journeys. This positions the UAE as a global leader in tech-driven and sustainable tourism.