Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dubai Media has tapped Comcast Technology Solutions to build its new end-to-end streaming platform, covering the full content lifecycle and powering channels like Dubai TV and Dubai Sports. Launching in late 2025, the initiative leverages CTS’ Cloud Video Platform to modernize Dubai’s media ecosystem and expand its digital reach.
Vodafone Qatar will offer Apple’s iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3, with pre-orders opening on September 12 and availability starting September 19. Customers can purchase online or at major Doha malls, and will also receive a two-year extended local warranty on eligible Apple devices.
Absa Group has expanded its partnership with AWS to accelerate cloud adoption, positioning itself as a cloud-native bank delivering secure, agile, and personalized services. The collaboration will modernize infrastructure, boost innovation, and extend community impact through initiatives like Women in Tech, which will provide AWS training to 150 women across five African countries.
CMC Networks has named Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director, tasking him with leading the company’s strategy around AI-driven connectivity across Africa and the Middle East. Backed by his leadership experience at Google, du, and Arthur D Little, Jaishankar’s appointment follows center3’s 2024 acquisition of CMC and signals a bold push into AIOps-led innovation.
Orange has partnered with Synamedia to launch a multi-CDN streaming solution in March 2025, combining Orange’s extensive CDN footprint with Quortex Switch technology. The service offers dynamic traffic balancing, seamless midstream switching, and regulatory compliance, targeting the booming streaming markets of the Middle East and Africa.
Cisco, NVIDIA, and VAST Data have unveiled a joint solution for enterprise AI infrastructure, designed to accelerate RAG pipelines, reduce latency, and power agentic AI at scale. The Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA and VAST InsightEngine enables enterprises to transform raw data into AI-ready insights with built-in security and governance.
The inaugural Mobile Developers Week will bring together global Android and iOS developer communities in Abu Dhabi this December. Featuring 60+ speakers, four dedicated stages, and interactive exhibitions, the event reinforces the UAE’s leadership in mobile innovation, aligning with national goals to grow the digital economy and attract global talent.
The AI Academy has launched early applications for the Middle East’s first Chief AI Officer Executive Program. Backed by ADSM and Polynome, and supported by NVIDIA, the program begins November 16, offering advanced modules, global exposure, and execution-ready strategies to shape AI leadership across the UAE and MENA region.
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Cairo, September 10, 2025: Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), the leading platform for entrepreneurship in Egypt, has announced the launch and…