Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal’s upcoming elections are being shaped by AI-generated disinformation, with political parties leveraging social media to influence voters. Low digital literacy and limited monitoring capacity make it difficult to distinguish real from fake content, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
Amdocs has partnered with Microsoft, Google Cloud and AWS to deliver AI-powered application modernisation and automation solutions for telecom operators. The collaborations aim to accelerate cloud migration, streamline operations and support large-scale digital transformation, with solutions to be showcased at MWC 2026.
Fynd has entered Saudi Arabia, offering an AI-native commerce platform that integrates in-store, online, and logistics operations. The solution includes POS, e-commerce, warehouse and order management, plus AI-powered catalog, imagery, and engagement tools. The expansion supports omnichannel growth and digital transformation for retailers under Vision 2030.
HCLTech will drive AI-focused telecom discussions at MWC 2026, highlighting AI-native architectures, autonomous networks and ecosystem collaboration. With global partners and industry leaders, the company will showcase live demos and survey insights, positioning AI, cloud and digital engineering as key enablers of sustainable growth in the telecom sector.
Mobile World Congress 2026 opened in Barcelona with AI, sovereign technology, and next-generation networks dominating discussions. Over 2,900 companies are showcasing innovations as smartphone sales rebound globally. Industry leaders are focusing on AI-driven services, 5G expansion, future 6G readiness, and Europe’s push for greater digital independence.
G42 and Publicis Sapient plan to form a joint venture to accelerate enterprise AI deployment across the UAE and Global South. The partnership combines sovereign AI infrastructure with enterprise platforms to scale intelligent agents, modernize cloud systems, and deliver measurable digital transformation outcomes.
Accenture has launched a Connected Innovation Center in Riyadh to accelerate AI adoption and enterprise transformation under Vision 2030. The hub supports cloud and AI prototyping, workforce upskilling through LearnVantage, and partnerships with global tech leaders, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional digital innovation center.
Khazna said the milestone reflects its commitment to delivering resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure tailored to the accelerating demands of AI-driven computing. The company’s UAE portfolio currently includes 30 data centres, with 22 already achieving Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility status.
The deal highlights surging demand for AI processors as major technology companies race to build the computing capacity needed to support next-generation AI systems.
G42 and Publicis Sapient have signed an MoU to explore launching a joint venture focused on AI-first enterprise services across the UAE and Global South. The venture would combine sovereign AI infrastructure with industry-specific platforms to accelerate large-scale AI deployment and measurable digital transformation outcomes.