Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UN has launched the 2026 Global Pulse Accelerator, offering $60,000 each to three data- and AI-driven projects with real-world impact. The programme targets solutions advancing sustainable development, humanitarian action, and social inclusion, providing funding, mentorship, and technical support to help teams scale.
EY has launched Studio+ across Mena, bringing together regional and global expertise in design, technology, and customer experience. The new offering helps organisations deliver end-to-end, AI-powered transformation, with a focus on measurable impact. The launch in Riyadh also saw EY sign an MoU with stc to drive ecosystem-led innovation.
Bold Brand has launched AI-powered marketing services in Egypt and Saudi Arabia to help businesses improve efficiency, customer experience, and campaign performance. The agency is tailoring its solutions to distinct consumer behaviours and regulatory environments, using data analytics and automation to deliver scalable, compliant, and market-specific digital strategies.
Oman and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding cooperation across journalism, broadcasting, and digital media, with a focus on modern technologies and artificial intelligence. The talks underscored strong bilateral ties and examined how digital transformation can enhance content quality and strengthen the media’s role in awareness and public guidance.
Gulf Edge and Google Cloud are transforming Thai telco AIS into an AI-native enterprise using Gemini Enterprise, creating an agentic AI platform across operations and customer touchpoints. The model will scale across Gulf Group, supported by a new AI Center of Excellence, positioning Thailand for large-scale enterprise AI adoption.
An Algerian entrepreneur in Tokyo, Abderahmane Boucetta has launched DataInsta, a platform connecting companies with vetted AI and data experts. Founded in 2024, it enables firms to hire individuals or full teams, accelerating AI adoption across sectors through structured tools and global talent access.
Saudi Arabia’s Humain and the National Infrastructure Fund have unveiled a $1.2 billion framework to build up to 250MW of hyperscale AI data centres, signalling a major push to anchor sovereign AI infrastructure in the Kingdom and attract global capital into its digital economy.
AI-generated videos and audio are flooding Nepal’s digital space ahead of the March 5 election, falsely depicting alliances and conversations among political leaders. Weak detection tools, past platform bans, and outdated rules leave voters exposed, turning Nepal’s vote into a real-world test of democracy under deepfake pressure.
India and Kuwait convened a high-level AI dialogue in Kuwait City, spotlighting India’s leadership in digital innovation, ethical AI, and startup growth. The event positioned AI as a bridge for bilateral collaboration and set the stage for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing Global South leadership.
Knot, an Egyptian startup, is using AI to modernise online ticketing by tackling fraud, resale losses, and poor demand visibility. Its platform authenticates buyers, controls transfers, and tracks real-time demand, helping organisers recover revenue and gain data-driven insight across global event markets.