Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UAE authorities have launched the “Fast Track” mobile app, allowing travelers to complete immigration procedures before arrival. By pre-registering passport and biometric data, users bypass manual counters and clear Smart Gates in under 90 seconds. The system enhances efficiency, security, and passenger experience as traffic nears 140 million annually.
Bell Integration has expanded its UAE AI Training portfolio with custom Agentic AI programmes, enabling enterprises to build and deploy autonomous AI systems. Integrated into its AI Journey Success Programme, the initiative supports sectors including government, finance, healthcare, and logistics, strengthening internal capability across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a global AI leader, driven by unified strategy, rapid execution, and deep investment. OpenText executives say the Kingdom is moving faster than any government worldwide, with new infrastructure, education reforms, and workforce programs positioning Vision 2030 as a blueprint for AI-driven growth.
Riyadh municipality has launched a unified digital platform to manage all urban plan approvals. The system allows real estate applicants to submit and track requests, provides design guidelines, and records reviews across authorities, improving transparency, coordination, and planning quality as part of the city’s wider digital transformation drive.
Pakistan will use ITCN Asia 2026 to showcase BYD, Samsung, and Google assembly initiatives, highlighting a strategic shift from tech services to localized manufacturing. Led by STZA and backed by SIFC, the pavilion positions Pakistan as a destination for electric vehicles, electronics, data centers, and technology-driven industrial growth.
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Punjab’s Acting Governor has called for AI and digital education to begin at primary level by 2030, citing past skill gaps and inequality in public schools. The Punjab government plans to train 500,000 students, deliver one million digital courses, and establish 4,000 AI labs in high schools.
Pakistan’s upcoming spectrum auction could release 600 MHz of new capacity, addressing structural limits that hinder internet quality. Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim calls it a once-in-a-decade opportunity to deliver faster, affordable connectivity, bridge the digital divide, and enable a digitally driven economy across education, healthcare, and enterprise.
Al Dhahirah Governorate is accelerating digital transformation to modernise government operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen institutional identity. By expanding e-services, building digital infrastructure, and empowering national talent, the governorate aims to enhance efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and align with Oman’s broader digital governance agenda.
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Nepal Telecom has warned VAS providers against sending offensive SMS that threaten social, religious, or political harmony. The operator said strict action will follow any violations and reaffirmed that it does not share subscriber data, responding to public concern over misuse of bulk messaging platforms.