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
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.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by AI-led service innovation, network investments, and improved customer experience, reflecting continued momentum in its digital transformation strategy and strengthening financial performance.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by AI-led service innovation, network investments, and improved customer experience, reflecting continued momentum in its digital transformation strategy and strengthening financial performance.
Comarch, Hatif Libya, and Makman have expanded their autonomous networks partnership to develop a standards-based automation roadmap, aiming to create a reference model for telecom network autonomy and operational transformation across Africa.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s AI-powered security platform has blocked over two billion spam and scam attempts, helping prevent up to $500 million in losses while strengthening network-level protection against phishing, OTP fraud, and SMS-based scams.
Apple is preparing to launch a developer beta of its redesigned Siri 2.0 with iOS 26.4, introducing smart agent capabilities powered by Apple Foundation Model v10, enabling contextual task execution across apps and personal data, with public release expected in April.
The Digital Cooperation Organization and Arab News have partnered to address digital misinformation and explore AI’s impact on media, focusing on knowledge exchange and responsible practices to strengthen trust and integrity in the digital information ecosystem.
The UAE is advancing a technology strategy that combines innovation, governance and security, positioning advanced technologies as a foundation for economic resilience, digital sovereignty and global technological leadership.