Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia concluded a major digital empowerment forum with the launch of a SAR100 million lending portfolio for non-profits, alongside new advisory and revenue-building initiatives. The event brought together over 3,000 participants to advance digital transformation, data protection, and impact measurement, strengthening the sector’s financial resilience under Vision 2030.
Bangladesh inaugurated its largest technology expo in Dhaka as Professor Muhammad Yunus highlighted the sector’s national importance. The four-day Digital Device and Innovation Expo features innovation zones, seminars, and industry showcases, supporting the country’s ambition to scale ICT exports, build digital skills, attract investment, and position Bangladesh as a producer of homegrown technologies.
ZTE and Ooredoo Algeria showcased the country’s first wave of 5G through live demonstrations and real-world applications, marking a major milestone in Algeria’s digital journey and laying the foundation for nationwide 5G commercialization and industry transformation across manufacturing, agriculture, and education.
Egypt will host Ai Everything MEA 2026, the region’s first all-AI global summit, bringing together over 350 companies from more than 30 countries. Backed by GITEX and Egypt’s MCIT, the event supports the country’s national AI strategy and positions Cairo as a bridge between Africa and the Middle East.
Manara and AWS launched the Cloud Catalyst Tech Forum in Riyadh, showcasing Saudi tech talent through a 1,000-participant GenAI hackathon and industry engagement. Backed by a $2.8 million training agreement, the initiative aims to upskill 5,000 engineers across MENA, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cloud and AI workforce under Vision 2030.
Egypt will host the Middle East and Africa’s first all-AI global summit in February, bringing over 350 companies and innovators to Cairo. The event supports Egypt’s national AI strategy, highlights its regional leadership, and connects local innovation with global markets across sectors from cloud and telecom to healthcare and fintech.
WAM Morocco has convened over 60 global leaders, including the UN’s Chief AI Officer and billion-dollar investors, delivering 45+ hours of Industry 4.0 content. The event positions Casablanca as a strategic hub for AI-driven manufacturing, green industry, and industrial transformation across Africa.
India and Kuwait convened the India–Kuwait AI Impact Dialogue 2026 in Kuwait to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence. The event highlighted India’s AI leadership, startup ecosystem and digital infrastructure while setting the stage for the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, fostering cross-border collaboration in emerging technologies.
Es’hailSat is showcasing its Tier-4 Teleport and satellite capabilities at DIMDEX 2026, highlighting secure GOVMIL communications for maritime and defence sectors. As Qatar’s national operator, it is demonstrating resilient, end-to-end connectivity for remote and high-risk environments across the region.
Vodafone Qatar will showcase mission-critical connectivity at DIMDEX 2026, featuring live demos of secure communications, tactical private 5G, satellite links, digital twins, and body-worn video. The solutions target defence and security environments, reinforcing Vodafone’s role in building resilient digital infrastructure aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.