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 5th Diplomatic Connect in Riyadh, co-hosted by the DCO and Kuwaiti Embassy, showcased how digital tools sustain services and empower communities during crises. Leaders emphasized agile cooperation, digital inclusion, and innovation as drivers of peace, resilience, and trust, with Kuwait steering the DCO presidency in 2025.
Dubai Chambers has partnered with du to enhance support for local businesses through exclusive services and access to du’s Entrepreneurship Hub at DIFC. The collaboration aims to empower SMEs with training in digital transformation and AI technologies, fostering innovation and competitiveness in Dubai’s business ecosystem.
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Talabat, through its sponsorship of Academy X, celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of young women trained in AI, coding, and entrepreneurship. The initiative, led by CODED Academy, aligns with Kuwait Vision 2035 and reflects talabat’s long-term commitment to empowering female talent and driving digital innovation.
Tech leaders met in Ras Al Khaimah for the ‘Re: Sustainable IT Summit’ to discuss sustainable hardware practices. Organized by Circular Computing, the event emphasized remanufacturing as key to reducing e-waste and CO2 emissions. Circular Computing’s $33 million contract with the Irish Government underscores the viability of sustainable IT solutions.
At the AmCham Investment Conference, Egypt’s ITIDA CEO Ahmed El-Zaher highlighted Egypt’s growing role in digital business services and innovation. The country’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and government initiatives make it an attractive hub for global investments, offering significant opportunities in IT offshoring and digital skills development.
The UAE leads global mobile shopping, with 67% using smartphones for recent purchases, outpacing Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Driven by convenience and security, mobile retail grew 23% since 2022. Millennials lead adoption, Gen X follows, and rising cross-channel shopping solidifies the UAE’s role in digital commerce innovation.
e& UAE and Khalifa University have released a white paper outlining an AI-native architecture for future 6G networks, proposing new frameworks for autonomous connectivity, distributed AI systems, and global telecom standardization.
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Abwaab has received an official nationwide license from Iraq’s Ministry of Education, authorizing it to operate as a digital education platform across the country. The move formalizes Iraq’s shift toward regulated, high-quality e-learning and enables Abwaab to expand services such as virtual classrooms, AI-driven content, and teacher training. Supported by local educators and government agencies, the initiative aims to deliver accessible, personalized education and accelerate Iraq’s digital learning transformation.