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
Kazakhstan and Oman reviewed bilateral relations and Kazakhstan’s 2025 socio-economic progress at a high-level roundtable in Muscat. Discussions focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, economic reforms, tourism cooperation, and the strengthening of political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries.
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to manage healthcare services for over 28,000 employees through its digital insurance platform. The collaboration will automate insurance operations, improve claims accuracy, enhance transparency, and reduce costs, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to digital transformation and innovation in Egypt’s corporate healthcare ecosystem.
Saudi Telecom Company, through Center3, has signed an MoU with PIF-backed Humain to form a joint venture developing AI-focused data centers in Saudi Arabia. The partnership targets 1GW of capacity, starting with 250MW, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for AI infrastructure.
UAE and Japanese officials and experts have called for a permanent bilateral platform to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and space sciences. The proposal aims to align policy, research, and industry collaboration, translating innovation into real-world applications while addressing ethical AI, space economy development, and international governance standards.
The Holding Company for Food Industries and e& Egypt have signed an agreement to digitise Carry On subsidised retail outlets through digital payments, cloud services, and upgraded infrastructure. The initiative supports financial inclusion, improves service quality, and aligns state-run outlets with modern retail standards.
The five-year agreement between Ericsson and stc Group reinforces their long-standing partnership and supports Saudi Arabia’s push for advanced digital infrastructure. By accelerating 5G and cloud-native network deployment, the collaboration aims to enhance network performance, enable new consumer and enterprise services, and strengthen digital inclusion across the Kingdom.
Supernet’s UAE subsidiary Phoenix Global FZE has partnered with Athena Telecom to jointly deliver maritime connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions. The three-year agreement supports co-branded offerings and international market expansion, enabling Supernet to enter the global maritime connectivity space and diversify long-term revenue streams.
Libya and Saudi Arabia have signed a preliminary telecom MoU to strengthen regional cooperation, focusing on network development, technical studies, and connectivity strategies. The partnership aims to enhance Libya’s digital infrastructure, support expertise exchange, and align telecom modernisation with broader economic and digital transformation goals.
Solix Technologies has partnered with Computer Arabia to support enterprise data modernization across Qatar. The collaboration will help organizations modernize legacy systems, strengthen governance and compliance, reduce infrastructure costs, and build AI-ready data platforms aligned with Qatar’s digital transformation priorities.
Bahrain and the UAE agreed to deepen cooperation in transport, telecommunications and digital transformation during a meeting between Minister Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Ambassador Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to stronger strategic ties supporting shared development and long-term prosperity.