Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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The UAE’s SCA has launched the region’s first Finfluencer license to regulate digital financial content creators, enhancing investor protection and transparency. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader digital transformation efforts, positioning the country as a leading global financial hub with advanced regulatory frameworks and cutting-edge technology adoption.
UAE leads globally in digital development, topping UN rankings in telecom infrastructure, digital governance, and knowledge. The country offers 1,419 digital services used by over 57 million people and has 460 ongoing digital projects. Digitalization boosts sectors like economy and healthcare, reinforcing UAE’s status as a global tech leader.
Sri Lanka is launching GovTech Ltd. to lead its digital transformation, replacing the current ICTA agency. The move aims to strengthen the country’s digital governance and accelerate innovation.
NAVER Cloud and Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Co. launch NAVER Innovation, a joint venture to develop smart city technologies including a map-based super app and digital twin platforms. The partnership supports Saudi Vision 2030’s sustainability and innovation goals, advancing urban planning and quality of life improvements through digital transformation.
Qatar and India join forces to advance AI education and research through a ten-year partnership. Plans include establishing an AI research center, launching training programs, and creating a dedicated AI-focused university campus, supporting Qatar’s goal to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and skilled talent development.
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has launched a personal cyber insurance policy to protect individuals from cyber threats like fraud, identity theft, and cyber extortion. Available as an add-on for existing customers, the coverage aligns with Qatar’s National Cyber Security Strategy and supports growing digital security needs in the country.
PTCL Group upgrades IT core routing with Cisco solutions, enhancing network efficiency, customer experience, and operational agility through strategic collaboration with NETS International.