Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
South Korea’s Rebellions has set up a Saudi unit in Riyadh to support Aramco’s AI data centers, following a USD 14.4m Wa’ed Ventures investment. The move strengthens its Middle East expansion, with plans to partner Saudi telecom and IT firms as the kingdom accelerates large-scale AI infrastructure projects.
Tech Mahindra has established a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia to oversee its Bahrain and Egypt operations. The move complements Pininfarina’s acquisition of Signature S.r.l. and comes amid strong Q1 results with a 34% profit rise, $809 million in deal wins, and steady workforce growth.
Lenovo has launched a new regional headquarters in Riyadh and appointed its Saudi leadership team as part of a broader collaboration with PIF-owned ALAT. Together, they are building a 200,000 sqm advanced manufacturing facility set to open in 2026, with projected contributions of up to US$10 billion to non-oil GDP by 2030.
MBRAH has launched the Sky Support Complex at Dubai South’s Aerospace Supply Chain Zone, offering 14 premium units in a bonded free zone with 100% foreign ownership. Adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport, the facility is designed to attract aerospace and logistics companies with world-class infrastructure and connectivity.
WSO2 expanded in the Middle East by partnering with United Delta, Mass Data Technologies, and Vismaya Technologies. These alliances enhance WSO2’s API management, IAM, and integration capabilities across key sectors, supporting digital transformation and regulatory compliance in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
W7Worldwide has expanded into Bahrain through a partnership with Riyara to provide integrated communications services, supporting Saudi-Bahraini economic ties and positioning Bahrain as a regional hub for communications growth.
GCG Enterprise Solutions broadens its AV offerings with integrated, customized systems across sectors in the UAE, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of future-ready audio-visual infrastructure.
Qlub raises $30M to expand its QR-based ultra-fast restaurant payment platform globally, driving faster checkouts, higher tips, and operational efficiency across multiple international markets.
e& and 4iG Group sign MoU to collaborate on subsea and terrestrial networks, data centers, and digital infrastructure projects connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, strengthening regional connectivity and economic growth.
Citibank expands its Bahrain Global Technology Hub with a new floor, accelerating talent acquisition and digital solution development across AI, Big Data, and E-Commerce. The move reinforces Bahrain’s status as a regional tech and financial hub supported by strategic public-private partnerships.