Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Accenture and Google Cloud have partnered to drive the adoption of generative AI and cloud solutions in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to address local data sovereignty needs, improve customer experiences, and help organizations boost operational efficiency through AI. The partnership will also expand the Generative AI Center of Excellence to Saudi Arabia.
Etihad Salam Telecom and ELM have partnered to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration combines Salam’s telecommunications infrastructure with ELM’s expertise in smart city solutions and emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain. Together, they aim to enhance urban living and provide sustainable, connected solutions across the Kingdom.
Salam has partnered with CDNetworks to enhance internet services in Saudi Arabia, offering low-latency, high-quality connectivity. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for digital content and services, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for gaming, video streaming, and content delivery network markets, aligning with digital transformation goals.
Vodafone Business IoT has partnered with Mobily to enhance IoT connectivity in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration enables Vodafone customers to deploy IoT devices across the Middle East with secure, reliable, and compliant connectivity, leveraging Mobily’s national network and Vodafone’s Global SIM+ eSIM for seamless cross-border connectivity.
Vodafone IoT has partnered with Saudi telecom operator Mobily to bring its IoT connectivity services to Saudi Arabia. This collaboration enables Vodafone’s customers to use Mobily’s Narrowband IoT network, covering 99% of the country, offering enterprise and government solutions and further expanding Vodafone’s IoT reach in the Middle East.
Tencent Cloud has launched its first Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation. The new availability zones will offer advanced AI services and support various industries, including gaming, e-commerce, and finance, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure.
Nillion has partnered with stc Bahrain to integrate its blind computing privacy technology into Web2 applications, aiming to advance privacy solutions in the Middle East. The partnership includes deploying nodes on Nillion’s PETnet network, leveraging Bahrain’s data laws and stc’s telecom infrastructure to develop scalable, secure applications.
Hub71’s Cohort 16 welcomes 27 startups, collectively raising $145 million, with 63% headquartered outside the UAE. Startups from key sectors like FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech are set to scale in Abu Dhabi. The initiative strengthens the UAE’s digital economy and reinforces its position as a global tech hub.
du, the Dubai telecom operator, recorded a 49% increase in 2024 net profit, reaching Dh2.49 billion. The company plans expansion into adjacent sectors like data centers and fintech, while launching new sub-brands. Additionally, du aims to offer sovereign cloud and AI services in the UAE by mid-2025.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This partnership enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation, providing businesses with efficient access to global content providers and improved network performance, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.