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
Google will invest $15 billion to build a gigawatt-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, its largest investment in India to date. The project aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, strengthens U.S.–India AI cooperation, and positions Vizag as a major global AI and connectivity hub.
UAE’s cyber chief Mohamed Al Kuwaiti called AI “the new oil” as he unveiled the nation’s five-pillar digital resilience strategy—focused on partnerships, governance, and innovation—to counter AI-driven cyber threats and bolster secure digital transformation.
du unveiled its AI Park and National Hybrid AI Platform at GITEX 2025 to strengthen UAE’s sovereign AI ecosystem. The initiatives will enable secure AI innovation, GPU-as-a-service, and large-scale data processing in line with the nation’s AI-first strategy.
GITEX Global will launch GITEX AI Serbia in 2027, aligning with EXPO 2027 Belgrade to spotlight Serbia’s booming ICT and AI sectors. The event aims to link Southeast Europe’s innovation ecosystem with global tech and investment leaders.
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is projected to hit $708.7 billion by 2033, driven by AI, digital payments, and high internet connectivity. Despite challenges like fees and security, Vision 2030 and youth adoption are fueling a cashless, innovation-led retail future.
The UAE inaugurated the 45th GITEX Global in Dubai, featuring over 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from 180 nations. The event focuses on AI, IoT, and digital governance, showcasing China’s growing tech presence and the UAE’s leadership in global innovation.
Presight and the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST) have joined forces to accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation in Bahrain. The partnership will drive innovation in smart cities, public safety, and digital governance, leveraging Presight’s AI expertise and NCST’s research capabilities to advance regional competitiveness.
Kuwait’s participation in the International AI and Digitization Forum underscores its growing leadership in smart governance and ethical technology adoption. By combining innovation with regulatory foresight, the country continues to advance its “New Kuwait 2035” vision and reinforce its role in shaping the region’s digital economy.
e& and Honeywell have joined forces to deploy 5G- and AI-powered digital solutions that simplify SMB operations across the UAE. Through plug-and-play kits, smart devices, and predictive analytics, the partnership eliminates IT complexity, enhances field efficiency, and accelerates digital inclusion — driving smarter, safer, and more connected businesses.
Omantel and Omani AI startup Decoil have joined forces to launch Enterprise Brain, an AI-powered enterprise knowledge platform that connects data, enhances decision-making, and strengthens digital resilience. The collaboration merges Omantel’s scale with Decoil’s AI expertise to deliver a secure SaaS platform built for highly regulated industries, reinforcing Oman’s ambition to lead regional AI innovation under Vision 2040.