Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Synology unveiled new cyber resilience solutions in Dubai, introducing AI-driven tools and next-gen backup systems to strengthen enterprise data protection. The company’s 2025 survey revealed that only 18% of regional businesses feel confident against cyber threats, highlighting the growing urgency for hybrid cloud and immutable data strategies in the MEA region.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world’s most advanced markets for AI investment, with a 160% increase in AI spending and high readiness for large-scale implementation. Driven by Vision 2030, Saudi organisations are strengthening their data strategies, adopting unified observability platforms, and embracing open standards like OpenTelemetry to accelerate automation and performance excellence across industries.
Deloitte and KAUST have joined forces to accelerate AI research, education, and commercialization in Saudi Arabia, aligning global expertise with Vision 2030’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and human capital development.
Sama X, a global Starlink reseller backed by Alghanim Industries, debuted at GITEX Global 2025 with advanced satellite-based internet solutions designed to deliver seamless, high-speed connectivity across the Middle East and beyond.
OpenAI, Microsoft, and G42 will headline GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, leading high-level dialogues on how nations can evolve into AI-native societies, integrating governance, infrastructure, and innovation to drive global competitiveness.
e& UAE and Open Innovation have released a strategic white paper outlining how Generative AI can drive innovation, compliance, and monetization, marking a major step in the UAE’s AI-powered digital transformation.
Commvault has appointed Dr. Mazen Abduljabbar as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia to strengthen its leadership in data protection and cyber resilience amid the Kingdom’s accelerating digital transformation.
The 10th edition of Expand North Star gathered 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors in Dubai, spotlighting the UAE’s vision to lead global AI and startup ecosystems through innovation, collaboration, and responsible technology governance.
Kuwait reaffirmed its digital ambitions at an international AI forum, unveiling strategies to modernize governance, integrate cloud computing, and drive ethical AI adoption under its New Kuwait 2035 vision.
Oman Data Park and Asyad Group have partnered to launch an AI-powered digital control tower, unifying logistics data to boost operational efficiency and sustainability across Oman.