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
UAE and Egypt are enhancing cooperation in fatwa issuance, exploring AI and digital tools to provide accurate religious guidance in response to contemporary societal challenges.
Hub71 added 13 AI start-ups in early 2025, boosting its AI portfolio to 53 companies and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global innovation hub supported by strong infrastructure, regulation, and investment.
Jumbo Enterprise has teamed up with Jio Haptik to bring Agentic AI solutions to GCC enterprises, targeting sectors like retail, telecom, and banking, enabling 24/7 multilingual engagement and automation in line with the UAE’s AI vision.
PM Shehbaz Sharif marked International Youth Day by pledging to advance youth skills in modern technology and AI, praising their role in driving Pakistan’s growth and reaffirming government efforts to boost education and professional capacity.
TMC Pvt. Ltd. and SAP Pakistan’s Digital HR, AI-Driven Experience conference in Karachi urged organizations to embrace AI-powered HR systems. Industry leaders highlighted workforce upskilling, generational change, and data-driven HR models as vital to building a competitive and resilient national economy.
Mohamed Elmasry leads Tactful, innovating customer experience solutions that unify digital communication channels with AI and automation, reflecting Africa’s tech sector growth.
Indonesia plans a sovereign AI fund managed by Danantara Indonesia to drive AI growth and regional leadership by 2030, addressing challenges and attracting global tech partners.
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector grows 61% to 673 firms, driven by MBZUAI and strategic institutions, positioning the emirate as a leading global AI hub with a strong research and innovation ecosystem.
Digified gains FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding and eKYC services to Egypt’s NBFIs, enabling fully legal digital IDs and e-contracts and advancing financial inclusion in the MEA region.
Reboot Coding Institute launches AI Generalists and AI First programs to build AI skills among Bahraini professionals and youth, fostering ethical and practical AI adoption across sectors.