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
Qatar Foundation and Canada held a high-level roundtable on AI’s role in education and society, highlighting responsible innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration. The dialogue explored joint initiatives in research, ethics, and digital learning to advance equitable and human-centered AI adoption.
Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group has launched its first AI Hub in Islamabad to strengthen Saudi-Pakistan cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The initiative will enable Pakistani freelancers to work remotely with Saudi firms and pave the way for major data and cybersecurity investments.
Comarch and Systems Limited – Middle East & Africa (Techvista Systems) have partnered to deliver AI, cloud, and digital enterprise solutions across the Middle East. The alliance, signed at GITEX 2025, combines both companies’ expertise to provide end-to-end, AI-driven transformation services for enterprises and telecom operators.
Presight and Khazna have signed an MoU to deploy an AI-powered facility management platform across 30 UAE data centres. The system will enhance efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and integrate with G42’s Intelligence Grid, positioning the UAE at the forefront of autonomous data centre innovation.
AMD and UAE-based Kerno have launched a “Made in the Emirates” initiative to co-develop AMD-powered AI and cloud infrastructure solutions locally. The collaboration will establish a testing lab and potentially an AI competency center in the UAE, reinforcing the country’s role as a regional hub for advanced computing and enterprise innovation.
AWS and e& have launched the “AI Nation – Afaaq” programme to train 30,000 UAE professionals in AI and cloud technologies, advancing national digital transformation and addressing the region’s AI skills gap.
e& UAE has partnered with AMD to co-develop advanced AI infrastructure focusing on sustainability, security, and energy efficiency. The collaboration will expand AI capabilities, foster local talent, and accelerate the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
The UAE Ministry of Investment and Microsoft have signed an MoU to enhance AI capabilities in investment analytics, data governance, and workforce upskilling. The partnership supports the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in AI by 2031 and advance its innovation-driven economy.
Saudi IT Minister Abdullah Alswaha met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Washington to discuss strategic cooperation on AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance Saudi Arabia’s national capabilities and reinforce its Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is projected to hit $708.7 billion by 2033, driven by AI, digital payments, and high internet connectivity. Despite challenges like fees and security, Vision 2030 and youth adoption are fueling a cashless, innovation-led retail future.