Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan’s Chambers of Commerce head Khalil Hajj Tawfiq announced upcoming Jordanian-Syrian technical and economic forums in Damascus as Syria’s reconstruction advances post-sanctions. Jordan aims to leverage its IT expertise and contribute to Syria’s rebuilding, urging Arab nations to support efforts across construction, technology, and education sectors.
Saudi Arabia and UAE invest billions in AI infrastructure and data centers, racing to become the Middle East’s leading AI hubs. Saudi Arabia leads in planned data center capacity, while both nations forge key partnerships and government-backed initiatives amid global tech rivalries.
IBM reveals plans for IBM Quantum Starling, a fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of 20,000x today’s performance by 2029. The architecture uses logical qubits and advanced error correction, aiming to revolutionize fields like drug development and materials science through scalable, practical quantum computing.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are aggressively investing in AI hubs and massive data center infrastructure, positioning themselves as Middle East leaders in artificial intelligence amid geopolitical tech rivalries. Both countries aim to leverage AI for economic diversification but face challenges in talent and frontier innovation.
Digital tools are transforming how engineers find jobs. From user-friendly job portals and strategic social media presence to secure cloud file sharing, technology empowers candidates to stand out while balancing visibility and confidentiality. Mastering these resources accelerates career advancement in today’s competitive engineering job market.
stc group has launched IoT-based smart tents and an integrated digital system to enhance safety, coordination, and efficiency during Hajj. These innovations support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by ensuring real-time monitoring, emergency alerts, and seamless management, delivering a safer and more efficient pilgrimage experience for millions.
VEON and QazCode launch AI Tutor in Kazakhstan, an AI-powered Kazakh language learning assistant embedded in Beeline’s Janymda app, promoting digital inclusion through gamified modules powered by the KazLLM large language model.
Cisco introduces a room-temperature Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens Quantum Labs to pioneer scalable quantum networking infrastructure, aiming to realize practical quantum internet applications within a decade.
Egypt partners with Google and UNICEF to integrate AI in education, aiming to enhance teacher training and prepare students for future jobs. The collaboration supports Vision 2030 by promoting digital literacy and personalized learning to modernize Egypt’s educational system.
Generative AI drives advanced cyber scams; Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority deploys toolkits and awareness campaigns to strengthen defenses amid growing AI-fueled threats.