Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s 9th Cyber Security Summit stressed the critical need for comprehensive PDPA compliance, data protection culture, and coordinated breach response, highlighting legal frameworks, industry challenges, and practical solutions for sustainable digital trust.
Uber launched a “Women Drivers” option in Saudi Arabia, enabling female passengers to request female drivers, enhancing safety and supporting women’s economic participation amid ongoing social reforms.
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA and Shareek program signed an MoU to enhance AI-driven innovation and investment in the private sector, supporting Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and digital transformation.
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan A. Al-Marshad to evaluate ongoing projects and seek new avenues for partnership.
ZIRA Group celebrates 30 years with a major rebrand and launches an AI-powered modular BSS platform, emphasizing flexibility, SaaS delivery, and global expansion to meet diverse telco needs in dynamic markets worldwide.
Saudi Arabia’s tech delegation led by Minister Abdullah Alswaha visited UK firms specializing in AI, deep tech, and LEO satellite communications, advancing partnerships aligned with Vision 2030 to foster innovation and localization of future technologies.
Al Baida Group and Elm Company signed an MoU to collaborate on digital transformation projects in Qatar, combining Elm’s regional digital expertise with Al Baida’s strong local presence to support the country’s innovation and government digitalization goals.
Qatar’s MCIT highlighted its national digital priorities and AI initiatives at WSIS+20 Forum 2025, reinforcing its role in global digital cooperation and promoting inclusive, knowledge-driven digital societies.
bNovate Technologies is contributing advanced microbial water quality monitoring technology to Qatar’s SMART-Distribution project, enhancing real-time risk assessment and resilience of the nation’s water infrastructure against climate change impacts.
Yango Tech and DealCart have partnered to integrate grocery delivery into the Yango super-app in Pakistan, leveraging AI-powered solutions to enhance business operations and customer convenience in Karachi.