Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson has partnered with Grameenphone to enhance telecom services in Bangladesh, expanding Business Support Systems (BSS) and introducing AI-powered features. This collaboration aims to improve service delivery, reduce turnaround times, and support Grameenphone’s digital transformation, setting a global benchmark for telecom operations.
Oracle is significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in the UAE to meet the region’s rapidly growing demand for digital transformation. The company is increasing its capacity in Abu Dhabi, adding GPUs to its data centers, and focusing on sovereign cloud solutions, including its Alloy platform, for government and public sector clients.
Salesforce has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, along with a partnership with IBM to launch an AI Center of Excellence. The company also committed to upskilling 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to reduce wastewater and redesign systems for water recycling, as discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Experts highlighted how AI can help manage water resources more efficiently, reduce energy usage, and create sustainable solutions for the growing global water crisis.
Abu Dhabi has launched the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027” with a focus on AI-driven government services. The strategy includes significant investments in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, aiming to establish the emirate as a global leader in digital innovation, contribute to the economy, and create thousands of jobs.
Prince Sultan University (PSU) in Riyadh has launched a groundbreaking AI initiative in partnership with Intelmatix and leading global universities. The program aims to position PSU as a global leader in AI research, advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in the field of AI.
Nepal’s surplus clean energy, particularly from hydropower and solar, presents an opportunity to attract global AI data center investments. As generative AI drives rising energy demand, Nepal could position itself as a key destination for AI infrastructure, leveraging its renewable resources to power data centers for regional markets.
The UAE is ranked as the most prepared Arab country to meet future job market demands in AI, green, and digital sectors, according to the QS World Future Skills Index. The nation excels in academic readiness, skills fit, and future work, backed by initiatives like the Digital Economy Strategy and National AI Strategy.
Microsoft is expanding its presence in the UAE with the launch of an Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi. This move strengthens its commitment to innovation in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The center will foster tech talent, support economic growth, and contribute to global technological advancements.
Intertec Systems, in partnership with HPE and THB, hosted the Health Tech Innovation Summit 2024 in the UAE. The summit explored AI, digital transformation, and data management in healthcare. The event provided valuable insights into how technology can improve patient care, operational efficiency, and the digitalization of healthcare.