Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
U Mobile partners with Melaka ICT Holdings to leverage state infrastructure and accelerate 5G deployment in Malacca. The collaboration supports U Mobile’s target of 80% national 5G coverage by mid-2026, with Malacca aiming for full 4G and 5G population coverage by 2027.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.
Amana and MIS have signed an MoU to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation with sustainable, high-performance data centres. This collaboration supports Vision 2030 and addresses the Kingdom’s growing need for scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure to drive advancements in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise digitalisation.
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Qatar’s MCIT and Oracle have signed an agreement to expand dedicated government cloud infrastructure and renew technical support services, strengthening digital service continuity, cybersecurity readiness and AI capabilities as part of the country’s ongoing public-sector digital transformation strategy.
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches AI virtual assistants “Smart Assistant” and “Saif” to enhance government service delivery via Single Window and Ministry website/app. Developed with Microsoft, these tools improve efficiency and accessibility in line with digital transformation goals.
Oman’s statistics authority and Omantel’s Future Cities have signed an MoU to advance digital transformation through AI, data quality, and IoT solutions. The partnership will enhance national data capabilities, support smarter government services, and strengthen Oman’s readiness for big data and smart city development.
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Oman hosted the regional Technology and Innovation Support Centres meeting with WIPO, reinforcing its Vision 2040 goal of building a knowledge-based economy. The event emphasized IP-driven innovation, capacity building, and regional collaboration to advance the Arab innovation ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia ranks 44th globally in remote work readiness, driven by strong digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Vision 2030 reforms. With the rising adoption of remote and hybrid work models, especially among women, the labor market is being reshaped, positioning the Kingdom as a regional leader in flexible employment.