Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EFInA CEO Foyinsolami Akinjayeju discussed the organization’s collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other agencies to expand connectivity in rural Nigeria. Despite high mobile and internet penetration, limited infrastructure has hindered financial inclusion. Ongoing projects aim to enhance connectivity and improve access to financial services through digital technology.
ZainTECH and Vortex have formed a strategic partnership to integrate AI-driven video compression and visual intelligence into enterprise environments across the Middle East. Announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the collaboration aims to reduce bandwidth and storage costs while enhancing monitoring, situational awareness, and data-driven decision-making for government and business clients.
As data center demand accelerates across Africa, electricity infrastructure is emerging as the decisive enabler of digital growth, investment and…
Introducing HPE Cray Supercomputing GX5000 featuring the HPE Cray Supercomputing Storage Systems K3000 to enable supercomputing breakthroughs in the converged…
August 04, 2025 – Informatica today announced the Summer 2025 release of its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform. The…
Kerno unveils UAE’s first enterprise-class IT manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, enabling local production of AI servers and enterprise infrastructure while strengthening technology sovereignty, divisions, and advanced manufacturing capabilities aligned with the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions.
Saudi Arabia participated in the 2025 Global Youth Summit in Cuba, led by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The summit, focusing on amplifying youth voices in ICT, featured discussions on youth priorities, digital empowerment, and AI advancements. The Kingdom emphasized youth development in technology and innovation sectors.
Bahrain’s Transport Ministry has partnered with Eve Air Mobility to develop the Kingdom’s eVTOL ecosystem, with test flights planned for 2027 and commercial rollout by 2028, marking a major step toward sustainable and innovative aviation in the Gulf.
MCIT partnered with UNICEF and Assiut Governorate to deliver digital citizenship and online safety training, focusing on internet risks and responsible behavior. The initiative supports Digital Egypt goals and targets youth empowerment for safer online navigation.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 19, 2026/ — South Africa’s government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget…