Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aramco and Microsoft sign MoU to expand industrial AI collaboration, focusing on sovereign cloud infrastructure, operational optimisation and digital talent development to accelerate AI adoption across Saudi Arabia’s energy sector in line with Vision 2030.
Aramco and Microsoft expand industrial AI collaboration in Saudi Arabia, focusing on sovereign cloud, operational optimisation and workforce development to accelerate AI adoption across energy and industrial sectors, supporting Vision 2030 and positioning the Kingdom as a leader in industrial digital transformation.
Qatar’s MCIT and Google Cloud host AI and digital transformation workshops to help SMEs adopt modern technologies, improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness, supporting the country’s Digital Agenda 2030 and the development of an innovation-driven business ecosystem.
Through these initiatives, Zain continues to advance AI-driven automation across network and commercial operations, positioning artificial intelligence as a central component of its long-term technology and digital transformation strategy.
Luma AI expands into Saudi Arabia with a new Riyadh office to support HUMAIN Create, develop Arabic-native AI models, and strengthen regional partnerships. The move includes collaboration with Publicis Groupe Middle East and leverages large-scale AI infrastructure to accelerate generative AI adoption across MENA.
Trueledger Technologies is exploring a potential 20% strategic investment in Silverline Technologies to support its AI initiatives and expansion of the Silver AI platform, reflecting growing investor interest in AI-driven digital solutions and emerging technology ecosystems.
TELUS Health has partnered with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services to deploy AI-driven employee wellbeing solutions in the UAE, expanding the company’s global digital health strategy and strengthening its presence in the Middle East’s growing AI healthcare technology market.
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East Azure data centre region in Q4 2026, enabling local cloud and AI workloads with low latency and data residency while supporting Vision 2030 goals to build secure digital infrastructure and accelerate the Kingdom’s AI-driven economy.
Pakistan Digital Authority and DFINITY have partnered to develop sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, including a dedicated national subnet and AI development tools, aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, secure digital services, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.
UNDP Egypt and GSMA have launched an AI capacity-building programme for policymakers to strengthen governance frameworks, promote responsible AI adoption, and support digital transformation through regional collaboration and practical policy tools aligned with global best practices.