Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordanian technologist Tareq Amin has been named among the world’s top ten AI leaders for 2026, recognized for leading a PIF-backed, full-stack AI platform and shaping Saudi Arabia’s long-term artificial intelligence ambitions through national-scale innovation.
Manara launched the Cloud Catalyst Forum in Riyadh, bringing together Saudi hiring partners and emerging engineers, featuring a 1,000-participant AI hackathon and deep AWS collaboration. The initiative strengthens cloud and AI talent pathways aligned with Vision 2030, backed by a $2.8 million AWS training commitment.
Saudi Arabia’s Oracle AI World Tour highlighted the Kingdom’s growing focus on artificial intelligence as a driver of economic diversification, with leaders emphasizing cloud innovation, enterprise adoption, and large-scale investment aligned with Vision 2030 goals across government and industry.
AD Ports Group has partnered with US-based BigBear.ai through Maqta Technologies to co-develop AI-driven digital platforms for customs and border operations, combining advanced AI with established port and trade systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security across global trade networks.
Bold Brand has launched AI-powered marketing services in Egypt and Saudi Arabia to help businesses improve efficiency, customer experience, and campaign performance. The agency is tailoring its solutions to distinct consumer behaviours and regulatory environments, using data analytics and automation to deliver scalable, compliant, and market-specific digital strategies.
Saudi Arabia’s HR minister says AI and automation will drive demand for tech roles while displacing traditional jobs, urging continuous upskilling amid economic, demographic, and climate shifts. Speaking at the Global Labor Market Conference, he highlighted youth employment challenges, green jobs growth, and Saudi Arabia’s private-sector expansion.
Manara and AWS launched the Cloud Catalyst Tech Forum in Riyadh, showcasing Saudi tech talent through a 1,000-participant GenAI hackathon and industry engagement. Backed by a $2.8 million training agreement, the initiative aims to upskill 5,000 engineers across MENA, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cloud and AI workforce under Vision 2030.
Gulf Edge and Google Cloud are transforming Thai telco AIS into an AI-native enterprise using Gemini Enterprise, creating an agentic AI platform across operations and customer touchpoints. The model will scale across Gulf Group, supported by a new AI Center of Excellence, positioning Thailand for large-scale enterprise AI adoption.
An Algerian entrepreneur in Tokyo, Abderahmane Boucetta has launched DataInsta, a platform connecting companies with vetted AI and data experts. Founded in 2024, it enables firms to hire individuals or full teams, accelerating AI adoption across sectors through structured tools and global talent access.
Saudi Arabia is preparing to unveil three major tech strategies, including a plan to rank among the world’s top five AI training hubs. With its digital economy nearly doubling in nine years and major funds allocated to AI safety, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a global, responsible technology leader.