Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AIx, a subsidiary of Emaar Groups in Oman, has launched AIx GPT, the country’s first advanced large language model. This AI innovation delivers rapid response capabilities and operates efficiently on consumer hardware, significantly advancing Oman’s digital transformation and enhancing various industries from healthcare to public services.
The UAE Ministry of Education will introduce AI as a mandatory subject in public schools starting in 2025. The curriculum aims to equip students from kindergarten to Grade 12 with essential AI skills, focusing on ethics, real-world applications, and innovation, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a tech-driven future.
Huawei Qatar launched ‘Go Paint’, a digital art initiative blending traditional and modern techniques using MatePad devices, aiming to inspire student creativity. The program, praised by Qatar’s Ministry of Education, reflects Huawei’s commitment to integrating technology and education.
Jordan Post and the Ministry of Youth have launched a joint e-commerce training program to equip young people with digital skills and entrepreneurship know-how. The initiative aims to boost youth participation in online business, preparing them for opportunities in both local and global markets.
Beyon Solutions and Bahrain FinTech Bay have signed an MoU to accelerate cloud adoption and strengthen digital transformation across Bahrain’s financial sector. The partnership focuses on supporting fintech startups and scale-ups with digital services, workshops, and ecosystem engagement, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for innovation and technology growth.
Fintologya has secured $1 million in seed funding to scale its fintech infrastructure across the GCC. The Bahrain-based startup will expand operations, boost compliance, and enhance its product suite, positioning itself as a key enabler of secure, seamless, and innovative digital payment solutions in the region.
BNET has successfully acquired Infonas’ fixed fiber assets, marking a key milestone in Bahrain’s National Telecommunications Plan (NTP5). This acquisition unifies the Kingdom’s broadband infrastructure, enhancing fiber-optic services. BNET is committed to creating a single network, improving coverage, and elevating service quality across Bahrain.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to explore AI research and applications cooperation. The talks align with the UAE’s ambition to build an integrated AI ecosystem, supported by investments in mega data centers, Arabic AI models, and a U.S. partnership for a global AI campus.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) invites the public to vote for Saudi projects in the ITU WSIS Prizes 2025, supporting national initiatives in 18 categories. With 24 projects submitted, Saudi Arabia aims to promote digital development and advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Voting is open until April 30, 2025.
Intella has raised $12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A led by Prosus, boosting its total funding to $16.9 million. The Arabic AI leader will use the capital for R&D, expansion in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and scaling its AI-powered workforce across multiple sectors.