Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The National Events Center is hosting the second EventTech meetup in Riyadh, focusing on AI, data science, and innovation to transform the events industry. The event fosters collaboration among tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has contributed funds to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to aid flood and landslide victims affected by recent heavy rains. The donation is part of NTC’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, which also include previous support for earthquake victims and ongoing collaborations with private telecom companies.
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2025/ — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, has officially opened its…
The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce has urged businesses to comply with Resolution No. (43) of 2024 by opening commercial accounts and adopting reliable e-payment systems before the June 13 deadline. The resolution aims to improve financial processes and enhance transparency in the kingdom’s commercial sector.
Bahrain and Egypt have signed a landmark MoU to enhance tourism ties, focusing on cultural exchange, investment, sustainability, and digital transformation. The agreement promotes joint events, reciprocal tourism weeks, and eco-friendly initiatives while aligning with national strategies to strengthen both nations’ positions as leading MENA tourism destinations.
Omantel is rebranding to become Oman’s national technology powerhouse, expanding beyond telecom into AI, cloud, IoT, and smart city solutions. Backed by 5G, fibre, and subsea cables, it aims to position Oman as a regional digital hub, offering major opportunities for investors and businesses aligned with Vision 2040.
Enova introduces AIEVA, an AI-powered virtual assistant developed with Google’s Gemini and Hoplo. AIEVA will improve customer, job seeker, and supplier interactions by providing accurate, multilingual responses, enhancing Enova’s digital solutions portfolio and advancing its strategic vision for innovative, sustainable services.
Magna AI, backed by Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company, is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia to meet rising enterprise AI demand and support Vision 2030. The company is building sovereign AI systems, launching major regional initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, and enabling national-scale AI adoption across government, energy, finance, healthcare, and smart city sectors.
Qualcomm, Aramco, and RDIA have completed the first year of the DISAI accelerator program, supporting Saudi startups in AI, IoT, and wireless technologies. The program provided technical mentorship, commercialization guidance, and IP training, giving startups access to advanced platforms and global business opportunities. The initiative reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global hub for deep-tech innovation.
The company’s platform serves more than one million registered users and manages over $100 million in assets Dubai, UAE, 23…