Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
GITEX AFRICA Morocco will return to Marrakech from April 7 to 9, 2026, placing artificial intelligence at the center of discussions on sovereign digital growth. The event aims to advance public policy, scale high-impact solutions, and strengthen cross-border cooperation across Africa’s digital economy.
India’s IT industry is projected to surpass $300 billion in revenue in the upcoming fiscal year, driven by AI adoption, improving global demand, and steady outsourcing growth. Nasscom forecasts 6.1% growth to $315 billion, with employment nearing 5.95 million. While AI is reshaping traditional services, it is also creating new growth opportunities across segments.
Nepal Police has launched an AI and Advanced Analytics Cell to monitor online disinformation and strengthen digital security. The unit will analyse social media content and CCTV data, with a focus on election-related fake news and risk reduction. Officials say it will enhance surveillance and proactive security management nationwide.
ZainTECH partnered with IDCF 2026 in Kuwait to support responsible AI, digital investment, and cross-border cooperation. Held alongside the DCO General Assembly, the Forum adopted the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI. ZainTECH highlighted trust-driven digital ecosystems spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and transformation solutions.
Indus AI Week demonstrated strategic intent and governance awareness. Whether the Islamabad AI Declaration becomes a credible national blueprint will depend on budgets, institutional depth, regulatory clarity, and measurable public outcomes.
Morocco has partnered with AXA and three ministries to strengthen national AI and digital skills through targeted training, apprenticeships, and R&D initiatives. The move supports the Maroc IA 2030 roadmap and wider digital government reforms, positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
Ericsson and Mistral AI are collaborating to develop telecom-focused AI agents aimed at automating legacy systems, accelerating 6G R&D, and enhancing network resilience. The partnership underscores the industry’s push to integrate advanced AI into core network infrastructure.
Egypt is accelerating education reform by embedding AI and programming into school curricula while expanding technical education partnerships with Italy, the UK, and Japan. The government is upgrading schools, distributing tablets, enhancing financial literacy, and strengthening exam governance to align graduate skills with labour market demands.
ADB has approved $950,000 in technical assistance to help Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia adopt AI in healthcare. The programme will assess clinical, management, and generative AI tools while building governance frameworks and domestic AI ecosystems to improve efficiency and equitable access.
Saudi Arabia has joined the OECD-hosted Global Partnership on AI, aligning with Vision 2030 to shape global AI governance and promote ethical, human-centric development. The move strengthens international cooperation and is expected to attract investment into the Kingdom’s expanding AI ecosystem.