Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with World Bank Vice President Sangboo Kim to discuss advancing digital transformation. They focused on enhancing digital infrastructure, skills, and awareness, including expanding fiber optics and digital services in rural areas. Future collaboration will include AI, data governance, and internet access expansion.
Innovation and Information Technology Company (IITC) has partnered with Microsoft to support Oman’s digital transformation initiatives through expanded cloud, AI,…
OpenAI’s “Stargate UAE” project aims to counter China’s “autocratic AI” by building a massive datacentre in Abu Dhabi and exporting “democratic AI” across 10 countries. While hailed as a geopolitical move, experts warn it risks strengthening authoritarian control in a state ranked among the worst globally for political freedoms.
TII and Space42 will jointly build the UAE’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network, developing a satellite-powered Quantum Key Distribution system to enable ultra-secure data exchange. The partnership accelerates national quantum innovation and strengthens the UAE’s leadership in future-ready, sovereign secure communications.
The Oman Ministry of Labour and Omantel have partnered to train 86 university graduates in fields like AI, IoT, and data science. This initiative supports Oman’s Vision 2040 by developing a skilled workforce and positioning the nation as a digital leader. The Omantel Academy will provide the necessary technical training.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has published over 300 AI research papers in 2024, including significant contributions to global conferences. In just five years, MBZUAI has become a top 20 global leader in AI, with standout research in gene-sequencing, machine learning, and vision transformers enhancing its reputation.
Zoho has launched its first UAE data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of a AED100 million investment. The facilities enable local data hosting, strengthen data sovereignty, and support government and enterprise adoption of over 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud solutions, reinforcing the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
COMEX 2025 opens in Muscat on September 8, bringing together global innovators and investors. With strong Egyptian participation, the event underscores Oman’s $2.72B digital transformation market growth and regional partnerships, highlighting both countries’ roles in shaping the future of the digital economy.
Wipro wins multi-year contract to deploy smart meter data management system for Saudi Electric Company – National Grid, enhancing grid stability, forecasting, maintenance, and operational efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025, organized by Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, focuses on advancing AI in education, public services, and institutional innovation. The event highlights Jordan’s commitment to digital transformation, backed by strategic policies and projects to foster a robust digital economy and efficient governance.