Saturday, 11 April 2026

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

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Schneider Electric and Tradeling Partner to Digitalize Industrial Automation in UAE

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Schneider Electric has teamed up with Tradeling to launch its electrical and industrial automation products on the UAE’s largest B2B digital platform. This partnership enables faster, more transparent access to infrastructure solutions for regional businesses. By combining Schneider’s engineering expertise with Tradeling’s logistics and digital reach, the duo is accelerating the UAE’s transition toward a fully digitalized industrial economy.

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Etisalat by e& Launches Massive Samsung AI TV Campaign Across UAE

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Etisalat by e& and Samsung have introduced the “ALL-IN TV” bundle in the UAE, starting at AED 109/month. The package combines a Samsung Vision AI Smart TV with four major streaming services, professional installation, and a 24-month upgrade cycle. A massive billboard campaign currently spans major interstate highways, targeting commuters with a simplified, “all-in-one” digital lifestyle solution.

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Humain Secures 211 Land Plots in Saudi Arabia for Gigawatt-Scale AI Expansion

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Humain, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is spearheading Saudi Arabia’s transition into a global AI hub. By securing 211 land plots and deploying cutting-edge Qualcomm hardware, the company is building the “Humain Core”—a gigawatt-scale infrastructure designed for high-performance inferencing and sovereign AI development, including the “Allam” Arabic language model.

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Egypt to Digitize Consular Services and Ease Customs for Expatriates

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Egypt is modernizing services for expatriates by digitizing consular procedures and simplifying customs for cars and mobile phones. A cross-ministry meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also addressed easier university admissions for students abroad and improved legal support. These steps aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and strengthen ties with the Egyptian diaspora.

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Essential Service Crisis: Bangladesh Telcos Demand Priority Fuel to Avert Nationwide Outage

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Bangladesh mobile operators have warned of potential network collapses due to fuel shortages and power rationing triggered by Middle East conflict. AMTOB has requested the BTRC to grant priority fuel and electricity allocation to keep 185 million users connected. Lack of generator fuel threatens data centers, emergency services, and digital transactions ahead of the Eid holidays.

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The Foundation of Sovereignty: Why Digital Trust is the GCC’s Next Strategic Frontier

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As GCC nations move toward “trust by design,” secure communication has become a strategic priority for national sovereignty. Moving beyond simple digitization, the region is adopting Digital Postbox models and edge-to-edge encryption to ensure official interactions are verifiable and legally binding. This shift reduces fraud and solidifies the foundation of future digital societies in line with Vision 2030 and Oman Vision 2040.

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Invisible Warfare: GPS Jamming Turns the Strait of Hormuz into a Maritime Minefield

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Electronic warfare is scrambling GPS signals in the Strait of Hormuz, creating “ghost” ship clusters and heightening collision risks in a vital oil corridor. Experts warn that invisible electromagnetic battles between regional powers are making traditional navigation unreliable, forcing the maritime industry to adopt anti-jamming tech and alternative star-mapping systems.

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GOSH8 Returns to Riyadh in 2026: Pioneering “Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future”

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The 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH8) marks a major return to Riyadh, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for industrial innovation and worker welfare. Under the theme “Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future,” the 2026 edition is set to move beyond traditional compliance, focusing on how AI, robotics, and digital twin technology can proactively prevent workplace hazards.

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