Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& has teamed up with IBM to implement an advanced AI and Generative AI governance solution, revealed at WEF 2025. The solution will enhance e&’s AI governance framework, promoting compliance, transparency, and ethical oversight while scaling AI operations responsibly. This partnership addresses key AI governance challenges and risks.
Numou, a digital lending marketplace, has launched to streamline SME financing in the UAE. The platform connects businesses with a variety of lenders, reducing paperwork and processing time while increasing access to funding. The initiative supports the UAE’s economic growth by empowering SMEs with better financing options.
Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud helps HUTCH achieve significant improvements in data loading times, operational expenses, and team efficiency.
Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, and Nutanix partner to create a hybrid multi-cloud environment, enhancing the airline’s customer experience and business performance. This collaboration leverages Nutanix’s cloud platform, ensuring scalability and efficiency, and highlights Ooredoo’s role in driving digital innovation.
NaiTel and Telecom Egypt have completed the Coral Bridge subsea cable, the first direct link between Jordan and Egypt in over 25 years. The 15-km system, equipped with 48 fibre pairs, delivers 1 Petabit capacity, ultra-low latency, and cost efficiency, enhancing regional connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Morocco partners with AI71, leveraging AI for data management as part of the “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy. The agreement, signed at Gitex Global, aims to equip Moroccan startups with advanced AI tools, boosting their global competitiveness.
MedIQ, a Pakistan-based health tech startup, raised $6 million in Series A funding led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital. The funds will support its expansion into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Gulf region, aiming to transform healthcare through digital solutions. MedIQ’s total funding now stands at $9.8 million.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services at the Korala Border, enhancing connectivity for locals, tourists, and businesses. This initiative is part of broader efforts to expand telecommunication infrastructure in remote areas, improving communication facilities for various sectors including trade and security.
Mobily will participate as a Diamond Sponsor at the Capacity Middle East 2025 conference in Dubai, showcasing its telecom solutions, infrastructure investments, and global business expansion plans. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for digital innovation and attracting international investments.
Bupa CareConnect partners with global health tech firms to expand digital healthcare in Saudi Arabia, showcasing AI-driven solutions and aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 at the 2025 MENA Telehealth Expo.