Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& UAE and Khalifa University propose an AI-native 6G architecture with a dedicated AI-plane and closed-loop autonomy, positioning the UAE at the forefront of intelligent network innovation and global standards development.
Presight launches first six AI investments under $100M fund, targeting infrastructure, enterprise AI, and edge systems. The initiative strengthens applied AI deployment across regulated industries globally, positioning the UAE as a key hub for scalable, real-world AI innovation.
An Omani engineer has developed an AI-powered mobile firefighting unit designed for industrial sites, featuring remote operation, thermal detection, solar power, and a large water capacity to improve emergency response in high-risk environments.
Zong has successfully acquired 5G spectrum, doubling down on its commitment to a “Digital Pakistan.” The company will leverage its 17,000+ sites and new AI-ready cloud platforms to drive industrial modernization and high-speed consumer connectivity. The rollout will also see immediate improvements to 4G quality across its 44 million data users.
The UAE accelerates its shift toward AI-native enterprises while exploring quantum computing applications across government, telecom, finance and energy sectors.
stc group launches phase two of its New Calling initiative, enabling real-time Arabic–English translation during voice calls through AI-powered network technology.
AI-generated videos and images linked to the Iran conflict are spreading rapidly across social media, highlighting growing concerns over AI-driven misinformation and monetised synthetic media.
SK Telecom, Supermicro and Schneider Electric have partnered to develop modular AI data centre solutions designed to accelerate construction and support growing AI computing demand.
Abu Dhabi-based startup Skipr has raised $2 million to develop sovereign AI trust infrastructure that enables secure interoperability between AI systems across clouds and jurisdictions.
Banglalink joins global telecom leaders at MWC 2026 to explore AI-driven digital transformation and infrastructure collaboration while highlighting Bangladesh’s growing digital ecosystem.