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
Huspy launched the GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot on WhatsApp at Dubai AI Week 2025. The chatbot offers real-time mortgage comparisons, eligibility assessments, and transparency for homebuyers and investors, simplifying the mortgage process. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision for AI and innovation in real estate and financing.
Egypt has partnered with Microsoft to advance its National AI Strategy 2025–2030. The agreement focuses on training 100,000 individuals in AI, fostering local talent, and promoting responsible AI use across government sectors. This collaboration aims to position Egypt as a leader in the digital economy and AI innovation.
Fortinet’s survey reveals that 85% of African businesses are investing in AI, with Kenya and Egypt leading adoption efforts. Despite the promise AI holds for enhancing operations and cybersecurity, companies face challenges like integration, staff training, and data privacy. AI’s potential in cybersecurity remains largely untapped across the continent.
AI-driven personalization in the GCC retail sector faces major challenges, primarily due to a lack of skilled professionals, data management issues, and executive support gaps, according to a new white paper from Al Futtaim Group. It calls for investment in talent development and ethical AI practices to meet evolving customer demands.
e& has launched an AI-powered, autonomous drone system for telecom tower inspections in the UAE. The system enhances safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability by using real-time data analytics, AI, and autonomous flight capabilities. It supports proactive maintenance, improving tower longevity and contributing to the UAE’s smart city ambitions.
The UAE has launched an AI-driven initiative to expedite lawmaking and amend existing laws, aiming to improve speed and accuracy by 70%. This ambitious project will be managed by the Regulatory Intelligence Office, with significant investments backing the country’s commitment to AI as a core element of future governance.
Omani startup Sirius has developed an AI-powered device to aid communication for the deaf and mute. The device, featuring smart glasses, a smartwatch, and a digital app, won a silver medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. It has attracted international investor interest and is set for large-scale production.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed an MoU with Microsoft to enhance the country’s AI capabilities, targeting the training of 100,000 individuals in AI technologies. The agreement aims to empower local talent, promote responsible AI use, and support Egypt’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030.
BD has launched the HemoSphere Alta, an advanced hemodynamic monitoring system powered by AI. Featuring innovative tools like the cerebral autoregulation index (CAI) and hypotension prediction software, the platform helps clinicians proactively manage blood pressure instability, improving patient care and outcomes during medical procedures.
Dubai AI Week, inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan, emphasizes AI as the foundation for the city’s future. The event brings together global experts, policymakers, and businesses to accelerate AI adoption, with a focus on enhancing quality of life, economic growth, and preparing societies for a tech-driven future.