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
A new FII–Accenture report finds 87% of investors plan to expand AI investments in the Global South, targeting India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East to drive inclusive digital growth.
Cisco and G42 have expanded their partnership to build a secure, AI-ready infrastructure in the UAE powered by AMD MI350X GPUs, reinforcing the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership and the country’s position as a global leader in responsible AI innovation.
The UAE has partnered with OpenAI to launch the Arabic AI Leadership Guide, offering a practical framework for policymakers to align, activate, amplify, accelerate, and govern responsible AI adoption in support of national digital transformation goals.
Cisco and KAUST have partnered to establish an AI institute in Saudi Arabia to advance research, innovation, and talent development in line with Vision 2030. The institute will focus on AI infrastructure, education, and industrial applications to drive the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
The UAE’s AI industry is on track to reach $46 billion by 2030, driven by strong government strategy, rising corporate investment, and rapid adoption across healthcare, logistics, and governance. The MENA region is emerging as a global AI powerhouse led by the UAE’s innovation-first policies.
IBM and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment signed an agreement at GITEX 2025 to co-develop AI systems for environmental management, including CITES certificate verification and automated compliance, supporting UAE’s sustainability and digital governance goals.
TCS and Google Cloud launched the Google Cloud Gemini Experience Center in Riyadh to accelerate AI innovation across the Middle East. The hub will enable enterprises to prototype GenAI solutions, leverage Google’s infrastructure, and collaborate with TCS experts to drive digital transformation in key industries.
Cairo International Airport has launched “Maryam,” an AI-powered virtual assistant offering bilingual flight and facility guidance to travelers. Developed by EHCAAN and Orange Egypt, the system enhances passenger convenience and marks a key milestone in Egypt’s digital airport transformation strategy.
Cisco and G42 are deploying secure AI infrastructure in the UAE using AMD MI350X GPUs to power advanced AI clusters within G42’s Regulated Technology Environment. The collaboration strengthens the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership and advances sovereign, high-performance AI capabilities across the region.
HUMAIN and Qualcomm will deploy 200MW of next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering global inferencing services through the world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI system. The partnership positions the Kingdom as a global hub for AI and semiconductor innovation, supporting enterprises and governments worldwide.