Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s Royal Academy of Management, in partnership with the Rising Omani Startups Programme, has launched the six-month Startup Leadership Programme to equip founders with strategic leadership, financial, and growth skills. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 by preparing startups for sustainable international expansion.
Hytera Communications has reopened its upgraded Rabat office, reinforcing its long-term commitment to North and Francophone Africa. The facility now includes modern workspaces and a product showcase, enabling closer collaboration with partners and customers while strengthening support and digital transformation efforts.
Cloudera will launch Cloudera Arabia in early 2026, giving Saudi clients direct access and local compliance support. The move aligns with Vision 2030, strengthening data sovereignty and governance capabilities while reinforcing Cloudera’s commitment to Saudi enterprise and government sectors.
Azercosmos has partnered with UAE-based SS Creative Solutions FZE to deliver satellite-powered TV broadcasting services in Pakistan. Signed at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, the deal enhances regional broadcasting infrastructure and expands Azercosmos’ international partnerships portfolio.
Beyond ONE has inaugurated its Riyadh office, uniting Virgin Mobile KSA, FRiENDi Mobile, and FRiENDi Pay under a sustainably designed, people-first workspace. The expansion reflects its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, setting a benchmark for future workplaces across the Kingdom and the region.
BlackRock will open a Kuwait office and has appointed Ali AlQadhi to lead operations. The office, licensed by Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority, will include customer service, financial advisory, and Aladdin platform teams, reinforcing BlackRock’s Gulf expansion alongside offices in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Doha.
Kingdee has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone, supported by a strategic cooperation agreement with QFZ. Backed by QIA’s $200 million investment, the Chinese cloud SaaS leader plans to boost digital innovation, talent development, and ecosystem growth across Qatar and the wider Gulf region.
Intella has raised $12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A led by Prosus, boosting its total funding to $16.9 million. The Arabic AI leader will use the capital for R&D, expansion in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and scaling its AI-powered workforce across multiple sectors.
HPE, in collaboration with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server lineup with the launch of ProLiant DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers in Riyadh. The new AMD EPYC-powered models support Vision 2030, delivering high performance, scalability, energy efficiency, and security while fostering female workforce training and innovation.
Lenovo is opening a regional HQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower and building a 200,000-sqm manufacturing hub with PIF-owned ALAT. The facility will produce Saudi Made PCs, laptops, smartphones, and servers by 2026, with the expansion expected to add $10 billion to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil GDP by 2030.