Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo have signed an MoU to launch AI-as-a-Service via Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud in Qatar, combining Dell’s infrastructure expertise with Ooredoo’s digital ecosystem to deliver secure, scalable AI capabilities for enterprises.
The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics graduated more than 130 students from the Samsung Innovation Program, aimed at developing AI and digital skills among youth. The initiative supports national talent development and strengthens the UAE’s strategy to build a future-ready digital economy.
Pakistan’s software industry association P@SHA has backed the government’s $1 billion AI investment plan, supporting initiatives to fund AI research, train one million professionals, and expand digital capabilities. The programme aims to strengthen IT exports, accelerate innovation, and position Pakistan competitively in the global AI economy.
Morocco is advancing digital governance, AI innovation, and 5G expansion under its Maghreb Digital Vision 2030 strategy. Initiatives include legal frameworks for digital services, national AI programs, and infrastructure investments aimed at improving connectivity, public service delivery, and inclusive digital transformation across the Kingdom.
Infosys and Anthropic have partnered to develop agentic AI solutions for telecom, finance, manufacturing, and software development sectors. The collaboration combines Claude AI models with Infosys Topaz to enable enterprise automation, legacy system modernisation, and compliant AI deployment across regulated industries.
Bahrain’s iGA graduated the first cohort of its AI Talent Programme, developed with AWS and local universities to build national AI capabilities. Students delivered practical government-focused solutions, supporting digital transformation and innovation aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and future workforce development goals.
Al Hilal Healthcare has partnered with Fujifilm to introduce the GCC’s first AI-powered MRI system in Bahrain, integrating advanced imaging technologies to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The move highlights growing adoption of AI-driven healthcare solutions across the region’s medical sector.
Adani Group announced a $100 billion investment to build renewable energy-powered AI data centres across India, aiming to create a sovereign energy and compute ecosystem. The initiative targets 5GW capacity and could catalyse a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem supporting digital transformation and AI growth.
Egypt has launched Egypt Innovate, an AI-powered national platform connecting startups, investors, and research institutions to streamline funding access and strengthen collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. The initiative supports Egypt’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy and aims to enhance investor engagement and entrepreneurial growth.
Saudi Venture Capital has launched Aian, an AI-powered intelligence platform designed to enhance transparency, data integrity, and decision-making across Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem. By transforming institutional data into structured market insights, the platform aims to improve capital allocation efficiency and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a regional investment hub under Vision 2030.