Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
A major telecom company’s decision to cut 125 jobs has sparked debate in Oman over responsible corporate restructuring and private-sector job security. Economists say the move highlights the need to balance efficiency with talent retention, skills development, and the broader signals such actions send to the national labour market.
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Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA and Shareek program signed an MoU to enhance AI-driven innovation and investment in the private sector, supporting Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and digital transformation.
The collaboration aims to leverage AWS cloud services and AI/ML capabilities to improve efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
KUNA and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center have teamed up to launch a youth training camp focusing on software development, electronics, and robotics to nurture future-ready skills among children of KUNA employees, supporting Kuwait’s vision for digital innovation and talent development.
21 instructors from Egypt’s National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) received global certification through Tejas Networks’ “Train the Trainers” program. This initiative strengthens Egypt-India telecom cooperation and knowledge transfer, and paves the way for the establishment of the first Tejas Academy in Egypt, enhancing technical skills in networking and fiber optics.
The inaugural University of Mississippi symposium discussed the impact of social media and AI on democracy. Experts highlighted the risks of misinformation, deepfakes, and social media’s role in spreading falsehoods. The event stressed the importance of media literacy and education in safeguarding democracy and combating digital threats.
PayTabs has partnered with Concept Combined Group Kuwait to launch PayTabs Kuwait, aiming to enhance digital payment services in the country. The initiative will provide secure and efficient payment solutions, particularly for SMEs, and support Kuwait’s digital transformation goals under the ‘New Kuwait 2035’ vision.
ADNOC has launched the ‘Make it with ADNOC’ mobile app to enhance local manufacturing and support the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative. The app provides real-time access to ADNOC’s procurement pipeline, helping businesses engage directly and make informed investment decisions, strengthening national supply chains.
Egypt’s ICT sector doubles its GDP share with 16% annual growth, driven by AI, skills training, and digital government initiatives. Strategic partnerships with IBM and a surge in outsourcing bolster Egypt’s digital economy, making it a leading tech hub and data transit gateway in Africa and the MENA region.