Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar and Brookfield have formed a $20 billion joint venture to develop AI infrastructure, including an Integrated Compute Center, strengthening Qatar’s digital ecosystem and advancing Vision 2030. Brookfield invests through its global AI fund, supporting Qatar’s goal of becoming a regional hub for advanced computing.
Vodafone Qatar has deployed a fully remote onboarding system with biometric verification, Instant SIM activation, and mobile wallet registration, reducing fraud and enabling user verification in under one minute.
QazCode is expanding from Central Asia into Qatar and the Middle East with sovereign AI models, multilingual LLMs, and industry-specific agentic platforms. Built on local data, local infrastructure, and flexible architecture, the company aims to reach 70+ markets and redefine how emerging economies build and deploy AI.
Vodafone Qatar’s CTO delivered a lecture on AI-driven cyber risks and resilience at Barzan University College, highlighting deepfake threats, automated malware, and predictive defence strategies, while reinforcing the operator’s commitment to national cybersecurity and industry–academia collaboration.
Pakistan is preparing for a major digital transformation driven by 5G readiness, AI-enabled cloud services, expanded fibre networks, and CPEC-backed connectivity. New submarine cables, blockchain verification, cybersecurity upgrades, and digital corridors position the country for Smart Cities and advanced digital services.
Pakistan has opened 10 million BISP mobile wallet accounts for low-income women, enabling digital stipends without agents or queues. Supported by banks, telcos, PTA, and NADRA, the initiative targets 100% digital payments by June 2026 and represents a major step in expanding financial inclusion.
Friendi Pay has fueled major growth in Oman’s digital payments ecosystem, delivering 600% higher payment volumes, 800% growth in remittances, stronger onboarding, and a user-centric, multilingual experience. Built on trust and regulatory alignment, it aims to power Oman’s Vision 2040 digital financial ambitions.
Friendi Pay has fueled major growth in Oman’s digital payments ecosystem, delivering 600% higher payment volumes, 800% growth in remittances, stronger onboarding, and a user-centric, multilingual experience. Built on trust and regulatory alignment, it aims to power Oman’s Vision 2040 digital financial ambitions.
Helios and Fipar-Holding have launched 3MDC, a unified hybrid-cloud platform formed through the acquisition of Maroc Datacenter, Munisys, and Medasys. With balanced ownership and strong local governance, the initiative aims to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation and strengthen its regional tech leadership.
Helios and Fipar-Holding have launched 3MDC, a hybrid-cloud digital infrastructure platform formed through the acquisition of Maroc Datacenter, Munisys, and Medasys. With a balanced ownership structure and strong local governance, 3MDC aims to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation and expand its role as a regional tech hub.