Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Amazon is accelerating warehouse automation with AI-powered robots like Blue Jay and Vulcan, streamlining fulfillment while raising fresh debate on the future of warehouse labor and job creation.
SecurityPal automates security questionnaires for tech vendors and buyers by combining AI with human analysts, drastically speeding up assessments. The platform reduces stalled deals, improves accuracy, and offers live dashboards for leadership.
Borouge and Honeywell are collaborating to develop AI-powered autonomous operations at Borouge’s UAE plant, pioneering the petrochemical industry’s first real-time AI control room. The initiative supports Borouge’s AIDT transformation goals to enhance efficiency, safety, and profitability at the world’s largest petrochemical site.
UiPath has appointed Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional Vice President and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Based in Riyadh, she will lead growth and customer success initiatives amid increasing AI automation adoption across the Gulf. With extensive experience and a strong regional track record, Al-Alsheikh’s leadership supports the Gulf’s Vision 2030 goals of innovation, sustainable growth, and gender inclusion.
Egyptian startup Cloudilic launches Dragify, a no-code AI platform that builds autonomous digital agents to automate workflows. Adopted by fintech and real estate clients, it enables 24/7 intelligent automation without coding. Cloudilic targets MENA, GCC, and Europe markets with tiered SaaS offerings and international partnerships.
Deloitte Digital and NICE have partnered to revolutionize customer service through AI-powered automation. Their collaboration offers businesses customized solutions that enhance customer experience, improve productivity, and create proactive interactions. This alliance aims to provide end-to-end support from strategy to implementation, transforming how businesses engage with customers.
The UAE government has partnered with UiPath to implement AI-powered automation across government services, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and equip local talent with essential AI skills. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in AI by 2031, advancing both technology and workforce development.
Ericsson has partnered with Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading mobile operator, to enhance innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to establish a framework for collaboration, focusing on technology trials and partnerships to support sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector.