Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Hynfra has partnered with Poland’s Promet-Plast to deploy integrated hydrogen and renewable energy technologies across green ammonia projects in Egypt, Oman, Jordan, and Mauritania. The collaboration leverages Promet-Plast’s arid-ready Agro-Hydro-Energy platform to reduce project risk and support scalable hydrogen development in the MENA region.
Football Legend Andrés Iniesta Becomes First Owner and Co-Creation Officer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (October 30, 2025) — Faraday Future…
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar hosted a Technology Day showcasing the latest advancements in 5G, AI, and automation. The event provided hands-on demonstrations, expert-led discussions, and strategic insights, aiming to enhance network capabilities, optimize operations, and support Ooredoo Qatar’s digital transformation journey with innovative service offerings and solutions.
SLT-Mobitel served as Principal Sponsor of Techno 2025, Sri Lanka’s flagship engineering and technology exhibition, showcasing AI innovations and reaffirming its role in driving national digital transformation and inclusive growth.
Pakistan aims to double digital transactions to 15 billion by June 2026 under its Cashless Pakistan Initiative. The plan targets full digitization of government payments, expansion of Raast merchants, and curbing the 40% undocumented economy to save Rs164 billion annually.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has partnered with Google Cloud to establish a global AI hub near Dammam. This collaboration aims to enhance the local workforce with AI programs and improve digital payment solutions. The initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the AI sector.
Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Disanayake, met Oracle’s Mike Sicilia at the World Governments Summit to discuss establishing a sovereign cloud region and a digital transformation hub in Colombo’s Port City. The partnership aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy, focusing on cloud infrastructure, fintech, and AI-driven solutions.
Oman is making strides in AI innovation, with numerous startups leading the charge across various sectors. From marine sustainability to FinTech, these AI-driven companies are shaping the future of industries in the Sultanate. The government’s National AI Program supports the goal of boosting digital economy contributions to 10% by 2040.
The National Bank of Oman and Ooredoo Fintech have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a joint digital financial…
Al Mouj Muscat has partnered with Oman Broadband to enhance its internet infrastructure, offering high-speed broadband and increasing competition among local service providers. This collaboration aims to provide residents with more internet service options and supports the digital growth of the community, reinforcing Al Mouj Muscat’s position as a premier living destination.