Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Cyberani and KPMG Middle East have partnered to advance Saudi Arabia’s OT cybersecurity leadership, launching innovation labs, talent programs, and national forums to support Vision 2030 and strengthen protection for critical industries.
Zain KSA partnered with Groq to deploy a Saudi-developed high-performance AI inference platform integrated into Zain Cloud. The initiative supports Vision 2030, enables AIaaS offerings, strengthens data localization, and positions Saudi Arabia as a growing hub for advanced cloud and AI technologies.
beOnd is preparing aggressive global expansion with U.S. and Saudi operations, an upcoming inflight internet rollout, new AOCs, and a growing premium fleet. The airline plans 20 aircraft in Saudi Arabia, premium transcon routes in the U.S., and a future India AOC, supported by 32 secured aircraft through 2028.
Mobily celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling a 2030 strategy focused on AI integration, operational efficiency, and expanded digital infrastructure. With its new slogan “Ever Closer,” the company aims to deepen customer experience and strengthen its role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Qatar and Brookfield have formed a $20 billion joint venture to develop AI infrastructure, including an Integrated Compute Center, strengthening Qatar’s digital ecosystem and advancing Vision 2030. Brookfield invests through its global AI fund, supporting Qatar’s goal of becoming a regional hub for advanced computing.
Vodafone Qatar has deployed a fully remote onboarding system with biometric verification, Instant SIM activation, and mobile wallet registration, reducing fraud and enabling user verification in under one minute.
QazCode is expanding from Central Asia into Qatar and the Middle East with sovereign AI models, multilingual LLMs, and industry-specific agentic platforms. Built on local data, local infrastructure, and flexible architecture, the company aims to reach 70+ markets and redefine how emerging economies build and deploy AI.
Vodafone Qatar’s CTO delivered a lecture on AI-driven cyber risks and resilience at Barzan University College, highlighting deepfake threats, automated malware, and predictive defence strategies, while reinforcing the operator’s commitment to national cybersecurity and industry–academia collaboration.
Pakistan is preparing for a major digital transformation driven by 5G readiness, AI-enabled cloud services, expanded fibre networks, and CPEC-backed connectivity. New submarine cables, blockchain verification, cybersecurity upgrades, and digital corridors position the country for Smart Cities and advanced digital services.
Pakistan has opened 10 million BISP mobile wallet accounts for low-income women, enabling digital stipends without agents or queues. Supported by banks, telcos, PTA, and NADRA, the initiative targets 100% digital payments by June 2026 and represents a major step in expanding financial inclusion.