Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia’s share price dropped 39% over five years despite steady EPS growth, though dividends softened losses to a -12% TSR. Recent gains show a 1.8% TSR over the past year, suggesting a potential turning point amid cautious investor sentiment.
Oman’s Royal Oman Police is deploying an AI-powered, smart traffic monitoring system to reduce accidents by influencing driver behavior and rigorously enforcing traffic laws. The system combines automated camera surveillance with human oversight, traffic points penalties, and data-driven accident analysis to enhance road safety nationwide.
Bangladesh has unveiled its first AI Readiness Assessment Report, offering a structured roadmap for the ethical and inclusive adoption of AI. The report recognises strengths in e-government but highlights challenges such as digital divides, weak infrastructure and limited data protection. It stresses rights-based governance, evidence-driven policymaking and using AI to enhance public services without widening inequalities.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications, Abdullah Al-Swaha, reviewed telecom readiness for Hajj, highlighting 10,500 Wi-Fi access points and near-total 5G/4G coverage at holy sites. He also praised 200+ tech volunteers supported by Awon Tech Society, underscoring efforts to ensure seamless connectivity for pilgrims.
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.
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TAQA and ACWA Power, along with other international firms, have secured multi-billion-dollar green hydrogen projects in Morocco. These projects, focused on ammonia, industrial fuel, and green steel production, are part of Morocco’s efforts to strengthen its position in the global green energy market, with a combined value of nearly $32 billion.
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