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
Saudi startup SDM is partnering with Cornell University to study the eye microbiome in space, using AI and orbital research to unlock new treatments for eye disease. Backed by Saudi institutions, the firm is already saving sight for thousands and advancing predictive healthcare through retinal scans.
Ooredoo’s Syntys has acquired Q Data’s two Tier III data centres in Qatar, adding 12.5MW of hyperscale capacity and lifting its national footprint to 26MW. The deal strengthens Qatar’s sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure and supports Syntys’ goal of reaching 120MW across MENA by 2030.
AI-generated videos and audio are flooding Nepal’s digital space ahead of the March 5 election, falsely depicting alliances and conversations among political leaders. Weak detection tools, past platform bans, and outdated rules leave voters exposed, turning Nepal’s vote into a real-world test of democracy under deepfake pressure.
India and Kuwait convened a high-level AI dialogue in Kuwait City, spotlighting India’s leadership in digital innovation, ethical AI, and startup growth. The event positioned AI as a bridge for bilateral collaboration and set the stage for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing Global South leadership.
Knot, an Egyptian startup, is using AI to modernise online ticketing by tackling fraud, resale losses, and poor demand visibility. Its platform authenticates buyers, controls transfers, and tracks real-time demand, helping organisers recover revenue and gain data-driven insight across global event markets.
Meska AI convened Egypt’s tech ecosystem at Spark Vol.2, urging a shift toward enterprise-ready AI and stakeholder alignment. The event featured industry panels and a strategic partnership with PTS Holdings, giving startups access to investment and venture studio support while prioritising real business value over novelty.
Bahrain says it remains the only country with a Data Embassy law, enabling foreign data to be hosted locally under home-country jurisdiction. Finance Minister Sheikh Salman said this, alongside bankruptcy reform, education investment, and global fiber connectivity, is creating a fertile environment for AI-driven entrepreneurship and foreign capital.
Nepali accounting professionals in the UAE gathered in Dubai for NPAF’s flagship seminar “Yantra – AI & Innovation,” exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the finance profession. Industry leaders shared practical insights on AI, strategy, and e-invoicing, reinforcing NPAF’s mission to build a future-ready professional community.
Egypt’s young innovators are using AI to solve real-world problems and reimagine history, from healthcare robots to hieroglyph-translating apps. Backed by rising investment and government support, AI is becoming central to education, entrepreneurship, and national development, positioning Egypt’s youth at the forefront of technological transformation.
Saudi AI firm HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund have unveiled a $1.2bn financing framework to build up to 250MW of hyperscale AI data centers. The partnership aims to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure, attract institutional capital, and support rising demand for advanced compute across regional and global markets.