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 expansion provides Saudi organizations with in-country AI cybersecurity aligned with Vision 2030, national regulatory frameworks, and data sovereignty requirements…
Flexible monthly payments, digital transactions and rewards that transform the rental experience Dubai, UAE, February 16, 2026 – Rentify, a…
At Gitex Global 2025, SentinelOne will spotlight its AI-native cybersecurity portfolio — from Singularity and Purple AI to AI-SIEM and Hyperautomation — showcasing how enterprises can achieve autonomous, scalable, and secure digital operations. Its collaborations with AWS and QGroup underscore a regional push toward intelligent cyber defense.
MENA startups are attracting strong investor interest, with Intella ($12.5m Series A), WheelsOn ($12.5m), Munify ($3m), Seraya ($1.8m), Sheba Joy ($293k), Justyol ($1m), and Addvocate.AI securing new funding. Basata announced a $7m expansion plan, while QIA joined Anthropic’s $13bn Series F.
Banglalink has introduced a new digital inclusion initiative aimed at expanding income opportunities for women in Bangladesh, as telecom operators…
stc Bahrain and Aramex have launched Bahrain’s first nationwide smart locker network, combining advanced telecom infrastructure with smart logistics to enable 24/7 parcel collection, real-time tracking, and enhanced delivery efficiency — a key step in advancing Bahrain’s digital economy.
Iran has entered its 32nd consecutive day of near-total disconnection from the global internet, with NetBlocks, the London-based internet monitoring…
Huawei has connected over 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries through the ITU Partner2Connect initiative, exceeding its original connectivity pledge and advancing global digital inclusion.
Luma AI expands into Saudi Arabia with a new Riyadh office to support HUMAIN Create, develop Arabic-native AI models, and strengthen regional partnerships. The move includes collaboration with Publicis Groupe Middle East and leverages large-scale AI infrastructure to accelerate generative AI adoption across MENA.
Sharjah Coop has partnered with LEAFIO to deploy an AI-powered retail platform aimed at improving inventory management, merchandising, and operational efficiency. The initiative supports the Coop’s digital transformation strategy and positions it as a leader in smart retail innovation in the UAE.