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
Healthtech startup 21Doctors has secured pre-seed funding from angel investors to scale its Arabic-first AI-powered medical infrastructure. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the Jordan-founded company will expand its technology and partnerships across the Gulf, aligning with Vision 2030 to accelerate healthcare digitization.
Cisco, NVIDIA, and VAST Data have unveiled a joint solution for enterprise AI infrastructure, designed to accelerate RAG pipelines, reduce latency, and power agentic AI at scale. The Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA and VAST InsightEngine enables enterprises to transform raw data into AI-ready insights with built-in security and governance.
The AI Academy has launched early applications for the Middle East’s first Chief AI Officer Executive Program. Backed by ADSM and Polynome, and supported by NVIDIA, the program begins November 16, offering advanced modules, global exposure, and execution-ready strategies to shape AI leadership across the UAE and MENA region.
AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and access worldwide. From radiology imaging to genomic analysis, AI enables precision medicine, early disease detection, and personalized treatment. While ethical challenges persist, responsible adoption can deliver patient-centered care, transforming healthcare systems and saving millions of lives.
Oman has unveiled its first AI and Advanced Technologies Zone in Muscat, a $265 million project led by Afouq Developments and Egypt’s Prime Group in collaboration with MTCIT. Spanning 100,000 square meters, the hub will attract global startups and drive Oman Vision 2040’s goals of digital transformation and economic diversification.
The Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technologies Zone, launched through a strategic partnership between Oman’s Afouq Developments, Egypt’s Prime Group, and the Omani MTCIT, marks a milestone for Oman’s digital economy. Announced at COMEX 2025, it aims to attract global tech start-ups, foster AI innovation, and align with Oman Vision 2040.
Al Salam Bank has signed a strategic deal with Denodo and NAIB IT to strengthen its data and AI infrastructure in line with Bahrain’s Vision 2030. The Denodo Platform will unify enterprise data, enabling real-time insights, AI-powered analytics, and scalable cloud-native operations to enhance agility, compliance, and customer experience.
Ooredoo is investing over $1bn in AI-ready data centres, subsea cables, fintech platforms, and 5G networks to power Africa’s gaming and igaming future. Its spin-off Syntys, subsea projects, and Walletii digital wallet expansion aim to deliver low-latency gaming, seamless payments, and cross-border digital connectivity across Africa.
ALPTech has opened a new office in Riyadh with AstroLabs’ support, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia’s booming AI sector. The move strengthens its regional presence in computational finance, advanced analytics, and ESG intelligence, while committing to invest in local talent and build long-term financial innovation capabilities.
SK Telecom has invested 2.2 billion yen (US$14.8 million) in Japan’s TimeTree, marking its first overseas application of AI agent technology. The partnership will enhance TimeTree’s platform while positioning Japan as SK Telecom’s regional hub for global AI service expansion.