Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Space42’s shipment of three UAE-integrated SAR satellites marks a historic step in the nation’s space manufacturing capability, advancing sovereign innovation, Earth Observation, and AI-driven geospatial intelligence.
Sysco LABS’ inaugural dialogues united government, academia, and industry leaders to advance Sri Lanka’s digital economy, emphasizing public–private collaboration as the foundation for a globally competitive ICT sector.
Kyndryl and Auj have partnered to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, combining IT innovation with aviation strategy to advance Vision 2030 and build a smarter, sustainable air transport ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia is driving its industrial transformation under Vision 2030 through AI, IoT, and automation, targeting 4,000 smart factories and a 6.5% production growth. The upcoming Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025 will highlight the Kingdom’s Industry 4.0 ambitions.
Pakistani IT firms are entering Kuwait’s growing digital market through a PSEB-led tech delegation, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035. With AI, cybersecurity, and smart city solutions, companies aim to build long-term partnerships and expand Pakistan’s regional tech footprint.
HUTCH Sri Lanka has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification by Bureau Veritas, confirming its compliance with global information security standards. The achievement underscores HUTCH’s leadership in data protection, risk management, and cybersecurity, reinforcing customer trust and resilience in the nation’s fast-evolving telecom industry.
e& Egypt has partnered with Salam Properties to equip The Residence project in New Cairo with smart infrastructure, data systems, and digital solutions. The collaboration aims to create a sustainable, tech-enabled urban community aligned with Egypt’s vision for smart cities.
BD and Opentrons have signed a multi-year partnership to automate single-cell multiomics research by integrating BD’s Rhapsody system with Opentrons’ Flex platform. The collaboration aims to scale up global disease and drug discovery efforts through robotics-driven efficiency and cost-effective automation.
GCC ministers meeting in Kuwait underscored the region’s leadership in digital transformation and telecom excellence. Discussions focused on advancing Gulf integration, localizing advanced technologies, and strengthening infrastructure as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain achieved top global ICT rankings.
Oracle’s new AI-powered Customer Experience Centre at Dubai Internet City strengthens the UAE’s position as a regional AI leader. The hub showcases generative AI, cloud innovations, and real-world applications designed to accelerate digital transformation and business growth across the Middle East.