Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has completed a major digital transformation by migrating to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition, upgrading its platform to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This complex nine-month brownfield conversion enhances operational efficiency and analytics capabilities. The project exemplifies strong partnership and expertise, positioning Alba for ongoing innovation in the industrial sector.
Egypt’s digital visa-on-arrival pilot aims to streamline arrivals, improve tourism infrastructure, and support economic growth under its 2030 vision.
Nemetschek and Nesma Infrastructure & Technology partner to advance digital construction in Saudi Arabia, leveraging BIM and digital twins to drive innovation and sustainability aligned with Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia reopens e-visa and Umrah visa applications post-Hajj, easing travel access amid a summer of festivals and international events.
EWC 2025 positions Riyadh as the epicenter of global esports with record prize money, elite tournaments, and a vibrant cultural festival, driving economic growth and showcasing MENA’s booming gaming ecosystem.
The UAE lottery sector’s launch of new digital games marks a strategic modernization effort aimed at expanding reach, boosting revenues, and enhancing consumer experience—all underpinned by robust regulation and advanced technology integration.
The UAE ranks 12th globally for digital ad exposure, with users seeing nearly 850 ads daily. Eskimi’s study underscores the challenges of ad fatigue and highlights the need for innovative, creative marketing to capture user attention in highly saturated digital spaces.
Ericsson’s Riyadh regional headquarters embodies a strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for innovation, talent development, and cutting-edge technology across MENA and beyond.
Saudi Arabia’s Mada network drives a 57% increase in e-commerce transactions as contactless payments become mainstream. While in-store spending dips slightly due to holiday shifts, frequent smaller purchases and mobile payment innovations signal ongoing digital transformation in consumer behavior.
Qatar ranks among the top countries globally for digital ad exposure, with users bombarded by nearly 1,200 ads daily. This study highlights the growing challenge of ad fatigue and the importance of creative, impactful advertising strategies in saturated markets.