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
Bangladeshi schools are rethinking teaching as AI tools like ChatGPT reshape classrooms. Educators see both risks to academic honesty and opportunities for innovation, adopting hybrid approaches that emphasise critical thinking, teacher training, and ethical guidelines to balance AI’s benefits with authentic learning.
The ICCA Middle East Summit in Bahrain highlighted the region’s growing role in global business events. Leaders stressed AI, strong infrastructure, and sustainability as drivers of growth, while praising Bahrain’s facilities. The industry is expected to deliver wide economic benefits across sectors from tourism to transport.
Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have joined forces to establish a national AI hub, combining advanced infrastructure, local talent development, and Nvidia GPU-powered innovation. The partnership aims to accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation while enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and security across telecommunications, aviation, and other industries.
Egypt is strengthening its AI leadership with the launch of Ai Everything MEA in 2026, hosted in Cairo. Backed by its national AI strategy, the event will unite 60+ countries, global tech leaders, and major investors, while positioning Egypt as a hub for AI innovation, collaboration, and digital progress.
Pakistan launches six-pillar AI policy, expands training to millions, digitises governance, and pledges full shift to online citizen services by next year.