Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei concluded the 2024-2025 Middle East and Central Asia ICT Competition in Riyadh, celebrating regional talent across Cloud, Network, Computing, and Innovation tracks. The event recognized exceptional student teams from Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, with winners advancing to the global finals in Shenzhen, China, in May 2025.
The 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum is currently being held in Riyadh, focusing on building a digital future. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the forum features over 10,000 participants and 1,000 speakers. Key themes include digital innovation, human rights, and fostering digital governance, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
ICANN and Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the 2025 Middle East DNS Forum, which will take place in Bahrain from April 20-30, 2025. The hybrid event will foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and discussions on DNS technologies, attracting global stakeholders to contribute to a secure and inclusive digital future.
stc sponsored the Kuwait Transparency Society’s forum on governance and environmental sustainability, focusing on the private sector’s role in driving sustainability. The event, held at the National Library Theater, highlighted ESG initiatives and green economy advancements. stc emphasized its commitment to sustainability through its “Small Move, Big Impact” program.
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, opened the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh, attended by over 10,000 participants from 160 countries. The event covers topics like cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy across 300 sessions. Notable discussions include the ethics of AI and the growing role of businesses in governance.
The 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from December 15-19, 2024, focuses on building a multistakeholder digital future. For the first time, a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is participating. Discussions include digital service challenges, online threats, and global Internet trust.
SAP Innovation Day in Kuwait focused on the role of AI and digital technologies in advancing Kuwait’s Vision 2035. The event featured key collaborations with local businesses, with SAP offering AI-driven solutions like SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors to support digital transformation in healthcare, finance, and more.
LEAP 2025, Saudi Arabia’s premier tech event, will be held from February 9 to 12, 2025. With a new ticketed format, it will feature groundbreaking innovations in AI, sports tech, and smart cities. The event will host 680+ startups, 1,000 speakers, and 1,800 global tech brands for networking and investment opportunities.
The first Thought Leadership Circle event in Kuwait, co-hosted by KDIPA and The Business Year, focused on accelerating digital transformation and AI implementation. Key speakers, including government leaders and industry experts, discussed strategies for leveraging technology to drive economic growth, sustainability, and workforce readiness, in line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035.
Ericsson hosted its Technology Days in Morocco, showcasing the potential of 5G to transform various sectors, including sports and manufacturing. The event featured live demonstrations of AI-enhanced network performance, real-time sports engagement, and 5G monetization. This aligns with Morocco’s Digital Morocco 2030 vision and 5G launch plans.