Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
JCDecaux Oman has launched Digital Impact, a new DOOH network of 15 digital roadside screens in partnership with Muscat Municipality. The initiative combines advertising, civic communication, sustainability, and local talent development to support Muscat’s smart city and urban transformation goals.
Bahrain partners with Amazon Web Services to launch an AI upskilling program for local talent, announced at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum. This initiative aims to enhance Bahrain’s innovative capabilities and strengthen its economy through advanced AI training.
The Middle East is emerging as a global leader in AI, with national strategies like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE’s AI Strategy 2031 propelling the region’s tech growth. With advancements in agentic AI, smart city projects, and a focus on reskilling the workforce, the region is poised for long-term economic success.
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Lola has secured $3 million in a seed funding round to support its expansion across the GCC, as the region’s…
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS)…
Zammit has partnered with Zid App to boost Egypt’s e-commerce ecosystem, enabling entrepreneurs and SMEs to expand their digital presence. The collaboration aims to drive regional growth, innovation, and digital transformation across the Middle East’s online retail market.
Zoho has launched its first UAE data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of a AED100 million investment. The facilities enable local data hosting, strengthen data sovereignty, and support government and enterprise adoption of over 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud solutions, reinforcing the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
Dubai, UAE – May 12, 2026: Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc.,…
Du, in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, achieved a 70% boost in uplink performance on its 5G Advanced network in the MEA region. This trial, a first in the region, utilized advanced 5G technologies to enhance connectivity and indoor coverage, supporting high-demand applications like video conferencing and live streaming.