Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Reboot Coding Institute in Bahrain is launching the AI Generalists Program and AI First Training at Youth City 2025 to train professionals and youth in AI skills. These programs focus on practical, ethical AI applications and creative coding, supporting Bahrain’s workforce readiness for an AI-driven future.
MAJRA has launched the MAJRA Impact Stream, a digital platform aimed at enhancing CSR and ESG initiatives in the UAE. The platform will support private sector contributions to sustainable development, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Partnerships with universities will further enrich knowledge-sharing efforts.
Zoho’s Zoholics conference in Sri Lanka highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s Digital Sri Lanka 2030 strategy. Through its cloud-powered solutions, Zoho is helping businesses across sectors achieve digital transformation, with significant year-over-year growth. The event featured solutions across Sales, Marketing, HR, and Developer tools.
Banque Misr has successfully launched Egypt’s first public digital real estate auction, marking a major step towards innovation in the banking sector. In partnership with Belmazad, the auction introduces a transparent and efficient bidding process. The platform promises to expand, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and economic development goals.
Damac Properties has announced a $20 billion investment in the US to develop data centres, aiming to support AI and cloud businesses. The investment, part of the first phase in several US states, reflects the company’s ongoing global expansion. This follows previous investments in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Turkey.
Dubai, UAE; 21 January 2025: Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced…
Microsoft is expanding its presence in the UAE with the launch of an Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi. This move strengthens its commitment to innovation in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The center will foster tech talent, support economic growth, and contribute to global technological advancements.
Hesham Mahran will take over as CEO of Orange Egypt on August 1, succeeding Yasser Shaker, who moves to lead Orange’s Middle East and Africa division. This change aligns with the group’s broader strategy on digital transformation and leadership development.
Infoline LLC, in partnership with Kreate Technologies SPC, has launched the GCC’s first Automatic Invoice Verification System (AIVS) in Oman. The system automates invoice verification, ensuring compliance, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. It operates across 25 power and water plants, supporting Oman’s digital transformation and operational excellence.
Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan Go Live in Regional Customer Experience Transformation Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 30 June 2025: Arkan Solutions announced…