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 UAE has deployed its first AI clinical intelligence platform across public hospitals, using an AI physician assistant to conduct pre-consultation interviews and reduce administrative workload for clinicians. The initiative supports digital healthcare transformation by improving workflow efficiency, clinical decision-making, and patient engagement through multilingual AI capabilities.
Aramco and Microsoft have signed an agreement to advance industrial AI adoption across energy operations, focusing on operational efficiency, digital sovereignty, and workforce development. The partnership aims to integrate AI into core industrial systems while supporting Saudi Arabia’s broader digital transformation and technology innovation goals.
Luma AI’s expansion into Riyadh strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional hub for AI innovation, supporting the development of Arabic-native generative AI systems and advancing partnerships across technology and creative industries. The initiative highlights growing investment in AI infrastructure, talent development, and regionally relevant AI applications across MENA.
Aramco and Microsoft expand collaboration to explore industrial AI adoption, digital infrastructure optimization, and workforce development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The agreement focuses on strengthening operational efficiency, supporting digital sovereignty, and advancing large-scale industrial transformation aligned with the Kingdom’s broader technology and innovation objectives
Aramco and Microsoft expand industrial AI collaboration in Saudi Arabia, focusing on sovereign cloud, operational optimisation and workforce development to accelerate AI adoption across energy and industrial sectors, supporting Vision 2030 and positioning the Kingdom as a leader in industrial digital transformation.
Industry voices argue that the next phase of AI innovation may be defined less by raw computing power and more by efficient resource utilization, positioning niche and domain-focused AI solutions as a viable pathway for emerging technology ecosystems seeking competitive advantage in an increasingly resource-constrained environment.
Nizar Hneini, Managing Director and Head of Digital and Services at Roland Berger Middle East, said the region is increasingly positioning itself not only as an AI adopter but also as a contributor to global AI innovation, emphasizing that operational readiness will determine long-term impact as organizations transition from pilots to enterprise-scale deployment.
Luma AI expands into Saudi Arabia with a new Riyadh office to support HUMAIN Create, develop Arabic-native AI models, and strengthen regional partnerships. The move includes collaboration with Publicis Groupe Middle East and leverages large-scale AI infrastructure to accelerate generative AI adoption across MENA.
Pakistan Digital Authority and DFINITY have partnered to develop sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, including a dedicated national subnet and AI development tools, aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, secure digital services, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.
KUWAIT — Zain Group hosted a workshop titled “AI in Action: Smarter Network Operations” at its headquarters in Kuwait, showcasing…