Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Qatar and the Khwarizmi Artificial Intelligence Center (KAIC) have partnered to accelerate AI-driven innovation in telecom and enterprise services. The collaboration will deliver advanced digital solutions, enhance customer experiences, and support Qatar’s digital transformation and ambition to become a regional innovation hub.
du concluded Envision 2025 in Dubai, themed “AI progress begins when leaders and technology align.” The event spotlighted AI’s role in sectors from healthcare to smart cities, unveiled five digital pillars, and featured global tech leaders, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in AI-driven digital transformation.
du’s Envision 2025 highlighted AI’s central role in UAE’s digital transformation, projecting $320bn GDP impact by 2030. With five tech pillars and global partnerships, du is positioning itself as a digital enabler, aligning leadership, innovation, and infrastructure to build sustainable, AI-powered communities.
Oman has launched its first AI Zone in Muscat to attract global start-ups and strengthen its position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. Backed by RO 100 million in initial investment, the project will drive innovation, create jobs, and expand Oman’s role in the global digital economy.
An international survey shows Moroccans turn to social media more than traditional sources for science information, reflecting the country’s growing digital ecosystem. At the same time, Al Akhawayn University and Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University launched an AI research chair to foster innovation, talent, and regional cooperation in artificial intelligence.
At COMEX 2025, Oman unveiled the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance, while signing RO 42 million in new agreements. The event also launched Maeen, Oman’s first AI language model, highlighting the Sultanate’s push toward a sustainable, AI-driven digital economy under Vision 2040.
Oman Lens has signed agreements to launch a satellite in 2026, equipped with 50 cm high-resolution imaging, multispectral sensors, and an AI platform capable of 400 trillion operations per second. The project supports Oman’s AI-driven digital future and strengthens the GCC’s regional technology capabilities.
AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and access worldwide. From radiology imaging to genomic analysis, AI enables precision medicine, early disease detection, and personalized treatment. While ethical challenges persist, responsible adoption can deliver patient-centered care, transforming healthcare systems and saving millions of lives.
Orange Jordan, ISSF, and PSUT celebrated the graduation of 14 startups from the 2nd and 3rd cohorts of the Orange AI Incubator, Jordan’s first incubator dedicated to AI projects. Backed by HRH Princess Sumaya, the program equips entrepreneurs with skills, networks, and funding opportunities to drive AI-powered growth and digital transformation.
The Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technologies Zone, launched through a strategic partnership between Oman’s Afouq Developments, Egypt’s Prime Group, and the Omani MTCIT, marks a milestone for Oman’s digital economy. Announced at COMEX 2025, it aims to attract global tech start-ups, foster AI innovation, and align with Oman Vision 2040.