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
The Middle East is emerging as a leading AI hub, with the UAE showing top productivity gains and strong investor confidence driving regional transformation. Global AI capital is shifting toward the Middle East, reinforcing its role as a center for innovation and digital growth.
Abu Dhabi, November 3, 2025 — e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KredosAi, a human-centered AI platform, to develop an AI-powered personalised communication system designed to enhance customer engagement, empathy, and operational efficiency.
Pakistan’s IT ministry and Ignite have launched new initiatives to empower startups through cloud infrastructure, funding, and international exposure. The programs aim to boost innovation, attract investment, and accelerate digital transformation under the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation vision.
Ralph Yirikian, Ucom’s General Director, emphasized that telecommunications must evolve “from connection to responsibility,” ensuring trust, security, and ethical AI adoption as the backbone of digital transformation.
Kuwait launched its “Kuwait Skills” digital training program in partnership with Microsoft and CAIT, targeting AI, cloud, and Copilot proficiency for over 130,000 individuals, reinforcing its New Kuwait 2035 vision to build a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy.
Jordan ranks third in the Arab world and 29th globally in AI workforce adoption, reflecting its growing strength in digital transformation, education, and innovation-driven development.
A new FII Institute–Accenture report finds 87% of global investors plan to boost AI funding in the Global South, with India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East set to lead this next wave of innovation.
ENEC and Presight have unveiled Eneciq, a sovereign AI platform enhancing decision-making, automation, and knowledge sharing within the UAE’s nuclear energy sector.
Reliance Intelligence and Google Cloud partner to expand AI accessibility in India, offering 18 months of free AI Pro access for Jio users and boosting local AI infrastructure through Google’s TPUs.
Tangier — October 30, 2025:
The Moroccan government has unveiled a nationwide programme to equip children with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, marking a key step in the country’s broader effort to foster innovation and bridge the digital divide.