Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Omani startup Sirius has developed an AI-powered device to aid communication for the deaf and mute. The device, featuring smart glasses, a smartwatch, and a digital app, won a silver medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. It has attracted international investor interest and is set for large-scale production.
Salesforce is expanding into Saudi Arabia with a $500 million, five-year investment to drive AI adoption. The company will open a regional headquarters in Riyadh and hire up to 40 employees by 2025, supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and AI-focused initiatives.
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait-Egypt has partnered with Visa to enhance digital payment solutions in Egypt. The strategic agreement will introduce new products, focusing on innovation and security to cater to diverse customer needs. The partnership aims to boost Egypt’s digital transformation and promote the adoption of electronic payments.
UAE-based G42 Group will invest $2 billion in an AI super data centre in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam’s position as a regional innovation hub. The project aligns with the city’s digital transformation goals and underscores growing UAE-Vietnam technology cooperation.
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ordered the NTMC and BTRC to preserve data from the August mass-uprising period and instructed telecom operators to assist in the investigation. The tribunal also addressed a media report on a non-existent order regarding wealth statements, calling for an explanation from the reporter.
Zimbabwe’s telecom sector recorded major Q2 2025 gains, with revenues up 9.24%, costs down 5.47%, and capital expenditure surging 261%. Data services dominated with nearly 48% of revenues, supported by a rapid 5G and LTE rollout, while traditional voice services continued to decline due to OTT alternatives.
Boubyan Bank’s SME strategy focuses on customer-centricity, digital innovation, and financial empowerment. The bank leverages technology to offer seamless financial tools, including the Payout API and eRent, while providing tailored services such as Sharia-compliant financing and mentorship. Boubyan aims to enhance the SME ecosystem and become a regional banking benchmark.
YouMakr.ai has launched in Bahrain to advance medical education with AI, offering tools that transform lectures into interactive MCQs and simulations, aimed at improving learning for medical students and educators across the Middle East.
MoneyHash the Middle East and Africa’s first and leading payment orchestration platform, and Moyasar, a Saudi fintech company licensed by…
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.