Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
An analysis in the Oman Daily Observer argues that trust—not algorithms—is now the decisive factor in Oman’s AI adoption. As the country enters the era of Agentic AI, secure, transparent, and ethically governed systems are essential. Strong data integrity, explainability, and compliance will determine how effectively AI supports national transformation.
Morocco’s digital transformation is accelerating, but a new national survey shows that artificial intelligence remains largely misunderstood among the public. According to the 2024–2025 ICT survey by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), 61.4% of Moroccans say they do not know what AI is, even as usage surges among digitally active citizens.
The UAE ranks among the top global adopters of AI, while Pakistan remains among the lowest, highlighting a growing digital divide driven by infrastructure and education gaps.
The UAE and Singapore lead global AI adoption, with over half their populations using AI tools, while Pakistan ranks among the lowest due to limited access and literacy. The report urges global efforts to close the AI divide.
e& enterprise and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to deploy AI-driven, industry-specific solutions across MENAT markets, focusing on sectors like BFSI, retail, and public services. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s AI platforms and e& enterprise’s regional expertise, the collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation, promoting digital transformation across the region.
Technocity’s senior leadership attends Computex 2025 to explore AI, edge computing, and gaming innovations, strengthening partnerships to accelerate AI adoption and digital infrastructure growth across Sri Lanka.
Saudi Arabia sees 21.5% of internet users actively engaging with AI tools, led by young adults. This reflects Vision 2030-driven digital growth, placing the Kingdom among the world’s top AI adopters.
Saudi Arabia’s young internet users lead AI adoption, with over one-fifth of all users actively utilizing AI apps, reinforcing the country’s digital transformation momentum.
du has launched GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) to help enterprises and government entities access high-powered GPU compute capabilities for cost-effective AI adoption. The solution improves processing speeds, scalability, and cost efficiency, enabling quicker deployment of AI solutions without significant infrastructure investment. It targets businesses with high-intensity computing needs.
Scale AI, backed by Amazon, is expanding into the Middle East with plans to open an office in Riyadh and establish a presence in the UAE. The company aims to capitalize on the Gulf’s growing AI adoption and strengthen regional ties, contributing to the region’s digital transformation.