Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Asiacell and LigaData have achieved new progress in their AI transformation partnership, leveraging GPU-enabled AI Fabric and the LigaData Data Platform to unify data, accelerate predictive modeling, and enable real-time insights. The collaboration strengthens Asiacell’s move toward intelligent, AI-powered operations and sets the foundation for advanced telecom use cases.
Tenable has launched a new legal entity in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s fast-growing digital ecosystem and Vision 2030 ambitions. The expansion strengthens access to its Exposure Management Platform, aligns with national cybersecurity frameworks, and addresses the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks across giga-projects, cloud environments, and expanding IoT networks.
Tenable has launched a new legal entity in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its ability to deliver exposure management solutions aligned with Vision 2030. The expansion enhances local support, compliance, and collaboration on national cybersecurity priorities as the Kingdom’s rapid digital transformation and AI-driven innovation dramatically increase cyber risk across major projects like NEOM.
Finvasia Group has joined the UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative and will establish regional headquarters for five of its major brands—including ZuluTrade, Blockmaze, CapitalWallet, OneVault and Jumpp. The move aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy to attract high-tech global companies, deepen its fintech and blockchain ecosystem, and build a diversified, innovation-driven digital economy. Supported by advanced licensing, digital infrastructure, and forward-looking policies, the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for next-generation technologies.
Snap Inc. opened a new office in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown to strengthen Qatar’s creative economy and digital ecosystem. The move supports Qatar National Vision 2030, expands Snap’s MENA footprint, and follows plans for the region’s first AR Academy to empower local creators and innovators.
M42 has launched M42 Saudi Arabia to advance digital, precision, and preventive healthcare, expanding its regional health intelligence ecosystem and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.
Raya Information Technology has secured $23.5 million from the Industrial Development Bank to accelerate digital infrastructure expansion in Egypt, focusing on financial inclusion, cybersecurity, and banking innovation under Vision 2030.
Lenovo has begun building its Middle East and Africa headquarters at Riyadh’s Majdoul Tower, reinforcing its commitment to Vision 2030. The project complements Lenovo’s partnership with PIF-owned ALAT, which includes a new manufacturing facility and R&D initiatives aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional technology powerhouse.
This strategic funding strengthens Digital Edge’s position as a key enabler of Indonesia’s AI and hyperscale ecosystem, aligning with the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
Keeta, the global unit of China’s Meituan, will establish its UAE headquarters under a new deal with the Ministry of Investment, creating over 350 jobs and expanding e-commerce and AI-powered logistics. The plan includes drone deliveries, SME integration, and training programmes to support the UAE’s digital economy vision.