Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson’s ‘Imagine Live’ in Oman brought together telecom partners to explore 5G, AI-native networks, and programmable infrastructure, advancing Oman Vision 2040. The event fostered collaboration on digital transformation, network modernization, and ecosystem development to drive innovation and economic diversification in the Sultanate.
TechnoServe and Millers for Nutrition hosted a workshop in Dhaka to promote fortified wheat flour as a cost-effective solution to micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh, emphasizing public-private partnerships and regulatory support to scale food fortification and improve public health outcomes.
du, du Tech, and HPE hosted a roundtable focused on accelerating AI and hybrid cloud adoption in the UAE banking sector. Highlighting the region’s leadership in AI integration, the event showcased strategies to enhance operations, customer experience, and data security amid rapid digital transformation.
Sheikh Nahyan inaugurated the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Dubai, highlighting the UAE’s digital transformation achievements and urging the region to build inclusive, resilient ecosystems. The summit fostered dialogue on AI, 5G, and regulatory cooperation across South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa.
The Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final in Shenzhen brought together 210,000 participants from 100+ countries, awarding 18 top teams across Innovation, Practice, and Programming tracks. Special recognitions celebrated women and sustainability efforts. The event supports Huawei’s vision for Intelligent World 2030 and advances AI-enabled digital education.
Huawei’s ‘Cloud TechWave Bangladesh 2025’ workshop enhanced local ICT skills in AI, big data, and cloud technologies with training led by Asia Pacific experts.
Ericsson showcased its latest 5G technologies and discussed regulatory and industry opportunities at the Egypt 5G Forum. The event gathered telecom leaders and government officials, emphasizing 5G’s role in economic growth and digital transformation. Ericsson highlighted AI integration, open networks, and collaboration for advancing Egypt’s connectivity future.
The 5G Egypt Forum represents a pivotal moment in Egypt’s digital journey, fostering collaboration among global and regional leaders to deploy 5G technology and accelerate the nation’s economic and technological transformation.
Mohammed Al-Othman, CEO of NBK, discussed the bank’s digital transformation and innovations at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025. He highlighted NBK’s leadership in AI-driven banking solutions, the success of Weyay Bank, and the collaborative role of fintech firms in driving Kuwait’s digital future, backed by strategic investments and regulatory support.
Bahrain Bourse, in partnership with INJAZ Bahrain, concluded the 2024-2025 ‘Smart Investor Program’ with an awards ceremony. The program, which promotes financial literacy, culminated in a competition where student teams created videos and mobile apps on personal finance. Winners were recognized from both government and private school categories.