Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda, May 18, 2026/ — The AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA Foundation) (https://AISCAfrica.org) officially launches in Kigali to dismantle the…
Saudi Minister of Commerce, Majid Al-Qasabi, highlighted the growth of the e-commerce sector, fintech advancements, and support for SMEs, emphasizing the Kingdom’s focus on innovation and digital empowerment.
Afghanistan’s National Information and Statistics Authority is expanding e-Tazkira digital ID distribution centers to increase access. Over 15 million digital IDs have been issued, and mobile teams are also assisting in remote areas. The NSIA is also collaborating with UNFPA on an upcoming national population census for accurate data.
Huawei hosted the Huawei Jordan Media Forum in Amman, focusing on digital transformation in the media sector. The forum explored opportunities in AI, cloud, and ICT solutions to empower media organizations, align with Jordan’s national digital strategies, and foster youth innovation through training and collaboration.
Digital tools are transforming how engineers find jobs. From user-friendly job portals and strategic social media presence to secure cloud file sharing, technology empowers candidates to stand out while balancing visibility and confidentiality. Mastering these resources accelerates career advancement in today’s competitive engineering job market.
Dubai, UAE, 27 May 2025: Strobes Security, a leading provider of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) solutions, today announced a…
The Central Bank of Oman has launched Maal, the Sultanate’s first national payment card, offering free debit and prepaid cards and lower processing fees for banks and merchants. The initiative aims to strengthen local payment sovereignty, reduce reliance on international schemes, cut transaction costs, and advance Oman’s broader digital economy goals.
Yaqoot, Zain KSA’s digital-first telecom platform, has partnered with Huawei to strengthen its technology infrastructure and accelerate service innovation. The…
The Ministry of Education launched Ma’a Hamad Chat, an AI-powered service designed to improve communication and support learning. The platform provides accurate, curriculum-based answers for students, teachers, and parents, with tailored responses in multiple languages. It complements textbooks and enhances digital learning experiences in line with the MoE’s transformation vision.
SCAI and Elm have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance AI capabilities in Saudi government services. The partnership, announced at the Global AI Summit, will focus on AI technologies like machine learning and generative AI to improve government operations in line with Vision 2030.