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
Qatar has been ranked first in the Arab world for engineering and technology research in the 2025 ARCIF report. The study highlights a decade of remarkable growth in Arab scientific output, with Qatar emerging as a leader in innovation and regional knowledge development.
Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group has launched its first AI Hub in Islamabad to strengthen Saudi-Pakistan cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The initiative will enable Pakistani freelancers to work remotely with Saudi firms and pave the way for major data and cybersecurity investments.
Beyon has officially launched “Umniah by Beyon” in Jordan, marking a major step in its strategy to unify its telecommunications brands under a single identity and reinforce its position as a diversified global technology group.
Comarch and Systems Limited – Middle East & Africa (Techvista Systems) have partnered to deliver AI, cloud, and digital enterprise solutions across the Middle East. The alliance, signed at GITEX 2025, combines both companies’ expertise to provide end-to-end, AI-driven transformation services for enterprises and telecom operators.
Presight and Khazna have signed an MoU to deploy an AI-powered facility management platform across 30 UAE data centres. The system will enhance efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and integrate with G42’s Intelligence Grid, positioning the UAE at the forefront of autonomous data centre innovation.
AMD and UAE-based Kerno have launched a “Made in the Emirates” initiative to co-develop AMD-powered AI and cloud infrastructure solutions locally. The collaboration will establish a testing lab and potentially an AI competency center in the UAE, reinforcing the country’s role as a regional hub for advanced computing and enterprise innovation.
Oman has launched a National Innovation Centre to anchor its semiconductor and AI ambitions, backed by a $20 million investment with US-based Movandi. The initiative will train local talent, drive IP creation, and position the Sultanate as a regional innovation hub under Vision 2040.
G42 is advancing construction of its 1GW Stargate UAE AI infrastructure cluster, with the first 200MW phase on track for 2026 completion. The project anchors the UAE–U.S. AI Campus and strengthens the country’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub.
UAE-based G42 Group will invest $2 billion in an AI super data centre in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam’s position as a regional innovation hub. The project aligns with the city’s digital transformation goals and underscores growing UAE-Vietnam technology cooperation.
Sri Lanka has launched a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for all international tourists, digitizing visa processing to streamline arrivals and enhance border security. The move supports the country’s tourism recovery and digital transformation goals while improving convenience and efficiency for travelers.