Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain and Algeria’s parliamentary delegations met at IGF 2024 in Riyadh to discuss AI governance and international cooperation. They proposed the creation of an Arab framework for regulating AI and emphasized the need for training programs to address digital transformation challenges, including cybercrime and AI awareness among legislators.
Temasek’s entry into the AI Infrastructure Partnership marks a strategic commitment by sovereign wealth funds to fund the foundational infrastructure essential for the next generation of AI technologies, alongside industry and financial leaders.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior is set to install an advanced AI-based camera system nationwide to monitor and record traffic violations, aiming to reduce accidents. Alongside this initiative, a new traffic law will impose higher fines and restrict car ownership for expatriates, enhancing road safety in the country.
Thales and AIO’s expanded partnership positions Egypt as a rising technology hub, advancing defence innovation, specialised training, industrial capabilities, and surveillance technologies. With new joint programmes and the launch of the Thales Academy, the alliance strengthens Egypt’s long-term goal of achieving greater technological sovereignty and regional influence.
DisrupTech Ventures’ investment in Chari marks a strategic step toward scaling inclusive fintech solutions across Africa, enabling digital payments and financial access through Morocco’s vast retail network.
Ooredoo Fintech is set to join PayPal World, linking its users across Qatar, Oman, and the Maldives to nearly two billion global consumers. The partnership expands digital wallet use cases, simplifies cross-border payments, and reinforces Ooredoo’s role as a regional leader in financial inclusion while leveraging PayPal’s trusted global network.
Beyon announces Khaleej North, an 800-km submarine cable linking Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, expanding Gulf connectivity and digital resilience alongside the Al Khaleej Cable.
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The UAE will leverage advanced digital technologies and AI-driven mechanisms to combat counterfeit goods and commercial fraud. This initiative, discussed at a forum organized by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, includes tightening sanctions, enhancing quality control, and increasing public awareness to protect consumer rights and ensure market fairness.
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.