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
IFS will spotlight its Industrial AI strategy at IFS Connect MEA 2025 in Riyadh, positioning AI as core to mission-critical operations in energy, aviation, construction, and telecom. With partnerships, acquisitions, and regional investments, IFS aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 and cement its leadership in the Middle East’s AI-driven future.
UNESCO and Data Vault hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Islamabad to discuss ethical and inclusive AI in Pakistan. The event highlighted the National AI Policy pillars, institutional readiness, skills development, and global best practices, aiming to embed human rights, equity, and sustainability into Pakistan’s AI future.
Sharjah’s IGCF 2025 will focus on AI’s role in government communication, offering students, experts, and policymakers sessions on ethics, law, cybersecurity, and skills development. With 237 speakers across 110+ activities, the forum positions AI as central to future-ready governance and sustainable development.
UNESCO and Data Vault hosted a dialogue on Pakistan’s AI policy, focusing on ethical and inclusive governance. Experts stressed the need for AI skills, digital infrastructure, and safeguards to transform Pakistan’s demographic advantage into a sustainable, rights-based digital future.
du has announced Oracle, Cisco, HPE, Huawei, and other global tech leaders as partners for Envision 2025, an event themed around AI and digital transformation. The gathering will highlight AI-first innovation, sovereign cloud, robotics, and Industry 4.0 to accelerate the UAE’s National AI Strategy.
Morocco is investing nearly MAD 10 billion under Digital Morocco 2030 to expand AI adoption, create 240,000 jobs, and strengthen innovation in finance and healthcare. Despite challenges, the country is emerging as a North African leader in AI-driven digital transformation.
Southern Technical University, in partnership with Smart Cloud Group, has opened an IT and AI training lab to enhance digital skills, align education with labor market needs, and support Iraq’s innovation-driven development.
Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have joined forces to establish a national AI hub, combining advanced infrastructure, local talent development, and Nvidia GPU-powered innovation. The partnership aims to accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation while enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and security across telecommunications, aviation, and other industries.
Industrial AI adoption has nearly doubled in a year, according to IFS research, with 59% of companies now deploying it. While profitability gains are strong, the “AI Execution Gap” persists, as most organizations lack strategies, trust, and skills to scale impact. Reskilling and governance remain urgent priorities.
Abu Dhabi’s G42 is in talks with U.S. tech firms including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Meta, and xAI to join its AI campus, while exploring chip supply from AMD, Cerebras, and Qualcomm to diversify beyond Nvidia. The $200B initiative was unveiled during Trump’s UAE visit in May.