Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
OpenAI is seeking a $40 billion funding round involving major global investors to accelerate AI development and infrastructure, reflecting growing interest from Middle Eastern and Indian tech giants in the company’s future.
Starlink has launched its corporate internet service in Bangladesh, with Eastern Bank and 20 other firms signing up. The world’s largest Starlink ground station in Gazipur will power the service, while Robi becomes the first reseller. High costs could restrict uptake, but the service promises to transform rural connectivity.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with EICT Technology to introduce its Startracker Vehicle Tracking Service to Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance fleet management through advanced tracking features, offering businesses real-time monitoring, analytics, and custom alerts. EICT Technology will handle local sales, marketing, and support for the service.
Giresi to further reinforce Vertiv’s digital and AI strategy, in support of executional strength, superior customer experience, and operational leverage…
DUBAI, UAE, 17th September, 2025: In partnership with Microsoft, Cloudflare’s Cloudforce One and Trust and Safety teams successfully disrupted the…
Saudi Arabia has launched a new service via the Tawakkalna app for displaying all official Hajj 2025 permits. Integrated with the Tasreeh platform, the service allows both domestic and international pilgrims to access various permits required for the pilgrimage. Strict regulations are in place to prevent unauthorized pilgrims.
ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to enhance AI and low-carbon initiatives aimed at decarbonizing energy systems. Announced at ADIPEC, the partnership focuses on powering data centers with renewable energy and deploying AI for carbon capture, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals.
Technology acquisition from U.S. resale goods partner Backflip announced with the global exchange platform’s first market in Kuwait Kuwait City,…
Akhdar, the largest Arabic platform for educational content, has joined forces with Value Maker Studio (VMS) to enhance educational outreach and support tech startups in their expansion into the Saudi market. Akhdar offers a wide array of educational materials in Arabic, accessible in under 15 minutes, and is used by over 1.5 million users globally. VMS’s “Bridge Program” is set to aid Egyptian startups to navigate and penetrate the Saudi marketplace with a robust support system, starting January 2024.
Egypt opens SCAT, its first dedicated automotive terminal, with a 30-year plan to handle 50,000 vehicles annually, strengthening its role in regional automotive logistics and supporting economic growth.