Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Professor Alexander Akpodiete conducted a successful five-day Satellite Communication Training Program for Bahrain’s TRA, focusing on advanced topics like AI and cybersecurity. The program aimed to align satellite communication with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 goals, providing practical skills to enhance the nation’s technological infrastructure and global competitiveness.
WorldCall Telecom has inaugurated a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI and Big Data services in Pakistan, marking a key milestone in its technological growth. The CoE will focus on product activation, back-office support for GTC, and the global launch of innovative platforms like CADNZ, enhancing WTL’s market positioning.
Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud helps HUTCH achieve significant improvements in data loading times, operational expenses, and team efficiency.
Talaty, a Moroccan fintech company, has secured investment from Witamax and Renew Capital to enhance financial inclusion for SMEs in Morocco and Francophone Africa. The AI-driven platform helps reduce costs and defaults, offering faster credit decisions, and aims to support SMBs with essential financial services across the region.
Dell Technologies has introduced AI-driven solutions for Microsoft Azure, including Dell APEX File Storage and advanced data protection services. These innovations are designed to accelerate AI adoption, improve performance, and enhance cybersecurity across multicloud environments, helping customers modernize IT infrastructure while safeguarding their data.
Experts predict that AI and IT will play a transformative role in Pakistan by 2025, driving economic growth and improving education. Students recognize the importance of these technologies for academic success, while experts stress the need for better internet infrastructure to fully leverage AI and IT advancements.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to fuel the Kingdom’s digital transformation, leading to significant advancements in AI, data management, and smart city development.
Qatar is prioritizing data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its digital transformation and build a knowledge-based economy.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain will utilize an AI tool to enhance medical students’ diagnostic skills.
The Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence Committee at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is actively exploring initiatives to enhance Oman’s digital economy.