Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ChatGPT-5 marks a transformative step in AI development, delivering expert-level understanding, autonomous task handling, and safe interactions. OpenAI’s latest release reaffirms its leadership in the AI domain amidst escalating global competition and paves the way for new applications in coding, healthcare, and beyond.
Digified secured FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and legally binding e-contracts for NBFIs in Egypt, enabling paperless, fully compliant fintech operations with broad regional impact.
Algérie Télécom has launched an $11 million fund to support AI, cybersecurity, and robotics startups, aligning with Algeria’s national AI strategy to contribute 7% to GDP by 2027 through innovation, education, and infrastructure expansion.
du, alongside Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU, has launched the first Arabic-language telecom AI model designed to enhance internal operations with culturally aware, real-time support. The project advances UAE’s vision for sovereign AI and sector innovation.
Orange is expanding its collaboration with OpenAI to deploy advanced AI models locally across 26 countries, focusing on African languages and open-source releases. This will enhance AI services like chatbots, voice assistants, and network automation while ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance.
Reboot Coding Institute in Bahrain is launching the AI Generalists Program and AI First Training at Youth City 2025 to train professionals and youth in AI skills. These programs focus on practical, ethical AI applications and creative coding, supporting Bahrain’s workforce readiness for an AI-driven future.
The third phase of AdopTech drives AI and emerging technology adoption in industry and logistics by supporting innovative projects and fostering public-private collaboration for operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications launched phase three of AdopTech, supporting 15 AI and emerging tech projects to drive innovation, public-private partnerships, and technology adoption in industrial and logistics sectors.
A UAE-led AI partnership with Malaysia and Rwanda aims to bridge the Global South’s digital divide by promoting ethical AI adoption, talent exchange, and collaborative innovation under the WEF’s C4IR network, ensuring inclusive AI benefits amid rapid technological growth.
Yango Group launched Yasmina, a bilingual Arabic-English AI assistant for Oman’s GCC market, embedded in smart speakers and designed to offer culturally relevant features. The move complements Yango’s regional expansion in ride-hailing, delivery, and AI-driven services, including the acquisition of Oman’s Otaxi platform.