Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Microsoft and Core42 launch a sovereign cloud framework for the UAE, enabling AI-driven, secure digital transformation across regulated sectors. The whitepaper guides tech leaders on data sovereignty, cloud adoption, and compliance, supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a fully AI-native government by 2027.
UAE customers favor mobile banking but still rely on branches for complex needs. The survey urges banks to blend digital platforms with personalized in-branch advisory, enhancing self-service technologies and mobile wallets. Embracing “phygital” strategies will be key to delivering seamless, secure, and inclusive banking experiences.
Kuwait’s Finance Ministry partners with Google Cloud to lead the country’s digital transformation by adopting a cloud-based financial system. The initiative aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and service quality across government bodies through advanced technologies like AI.
Matarat Holding and Thales partner to deploy AI-driven digital platforms and smart infrastructure across 27 Saudi airports, enhancing operational efficiency and passenger experience aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Bahrain’s iGA sets up an awareness stand at Marassi Galleria until June 3, promoting digital services like MyGov app, eKey 2.0, and the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award, while encouraging citizen engagement and feedback.
Lumofy and Zain Bahrain collaborate to improve human capital management using digital, data-driven solutions, aiming to enhance talent efficiency and future-proof workforces in an evolving workplace.
APNI and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education have partnered to modernize agricultural education, enhance rural livelihoods, and boost food security through technical training, curriculum development, and digital agriculture technologies.
Salesforce’s Agentforce World Tour Dubai showcased AI-powered digital labour’s potential to transform Middle East organisations, highlighting customer success stories and workforce empowerment initiatives. The event underscored AI’s critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and national digital transformation goals amid rising adoption and deployment challenges.
Egypt’s “Digilians” initiative, launching in September 2025, will train youth across disciplines with fully funded digital education, mentorship, and business support, aiming to boost Egypt’s digital workforce and support the country’s long-term development goals.
Zain Omantel International, Horizon Scope Telecom, and ITPC have launched a secure terrestrial fibre corridor from the Middle East to Europe via Iraq, enhancing connectivity, reducing latency, and providing a resilient alternative to undersea cables for businesses and telecom operators.