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
Abu Dhabi is building a globally competitive ecosystem for autonomous transport through 29 partnerships spanning drones, logistics, delivery, and AI racing—cementing its position as a hub for next-generation mobility innovation and talent development.
Etihad Salam and Quality Business Solutions have joined forces to launch Salam CX, an Arabic-first AI customer experience platform that combines advanced NLP and AI to deliver culturally relevant, intelligent, and compliant customer engagement solutions across the Middle East.
Alshaya Group signed an MoU with ITIDA to enhance Egypt’s digital transformation, expand shared services, and develop local ICT talent. The partnership builds on Alshaya’s Cairo technology centre and underscores Egypt’s growing role as a regional hub for digital operations and innovation.
Türkiye’s DIGIAGE has partnered with Jordan’s Maysalward to launch a $250,000 game accelerator supporting young MENA developers. Announced at the 13th Electronic Game Developers Summit, the initiative extends DIGIAGE’s regional and EU collaborations, strengthening its role as a leading hub for gaming innovation and talent development.
Egypt has signed MoUs with 55 international and local firms to expand its ICT sector, creating 70,000 new jobs. The agreements, under the Digital Egypt strategy, strengthen Egypt’s role as a global outsourcing hub, leveraging its skilled workforce, infrastructure, and competitive investment incentives.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are launching a joint AI Hub to foster collaboration between Pakistani tech talent and Saudi companies seeking digital services. The initiative marks a strategic pivot from training to employment-driven outcomes, aligning with Pakistan’s new workforce KPIs. Backed by GO Telecom, the partnership follows a new Economic Cooperation Framework signed in Riyadh, designed to expand trade and investment. Meanwhile, Pakistan plans to auction 600 MHz of spectrum and expand submarine and fiber-optic networks to enhance nationwide Internet performance.
AST SpaceMobile and stc Group have signed a $175 million, 10-year deal to deliver direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and MENA, extending broadband access to remote areas through hybrid space-terrestrial infrastructure and advancing the region’s digital inclusion goals.
Umniah by Beyon has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to deploy advanced 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies in Jordan, expanding network capacity, improving energy efficiency, and driving digital inclusion across the Kingdom.
Fawry and Wadi Degla Developments have partnered to integrate secure digital payments across Egypt’s real estate sector, offering modern fintech solutions through Fawry’s online and POS networks, advancing Egypt’s Vision 2030 for a cashless and digitally empowered economy.
Umniah by Beyon and Ericsson signed a five-year deal at Gateway Gulf 2025 to modernize Jordan’s mobile networks with advanced 3G, 4G, and 5G technology, improving connectivity, sustainability, and digital inclusion nationwide.