Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s SafaQat raised funding from Oman Future Fund and Idrak Group to expand its award-winning digital procurement platform, grow government and market presence, and empower youth with training and SME support. It is advancing AI tools for bidding and price forecasting.
Bahrain has partnered with Singapore’s MonetaGo to implement a National Digital Public Infrastructure that will digitise and secure all financed trade transactions in the Kingdom. The project aims to close the SME financing gap through alternative data credit scoring, reduce fraud, and build a trusted, interoperable digital trade bridge between Bahrain and Singapore. The initiative strengthens Bahrain’s leadership in fintech innovation and accelerates regional digital integration.
AUD has launched two new programs in Game Design and AI in Business to support the UAE’s digital economy goals. These programs, aligned with the country’s Vision 2031, will equip students with essential skills for future roles in gaming and AI sectors. The programs will start in Fall 2025.
Dubai, February 10, 2026 – Al Rostamani Communications, a leading UAE-based systems integrator and a member of Al Rostamani Group,…
Synarchy Consulting has partnered with Info-Tech Research Group to deliver globally validated IT and AI transformation tools across MEA. The partnership combines Info-Tech’s research frameworks with Synarchy’s local expertise, equipping CIOs with actionable roadmaps to accelerate AI adoption, digital transformation, and governance.
IFS will spotlight its Industrial AI strategy at IFS Connect MEA 2025 in Riyadh, positioning AI as core to mission-critical operations in energy, aviation, construction, and telecom. With partnerships, acquisitions, and regional investments, IFS aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 and cement its leadership in the Middle East’s AI-driven future.
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has released a directive for the operation and management of data centers and cloud services. The directive mandates safety measures, compliance with international standards, and registration with the Department of Information and Technology, ensuring regulated and secure data management across the country.
Tencent Cloud is set to invest over $650 million to expand its infrastructure in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company will establish its first data center in Saudi Arabia with a $150 million investment and build a third data center in Indonesia for $500 million, strengthening its global presence.
ZTE has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of Africa and the Middle East, enhancing telecom networks with 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Its innovative solutions bridge the digital divide, promote sustainable development, and improve connectivity across rural and coastal regions. ZTE continues to drive economic growth through strategic collaborations.