Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Meta launched the Urdu version of Meta AI in partnership with Pakistan’s IT Ministry to promote inclusive digital transformation, AI literacy, and innovation under the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Vision.
e& reported AED 8.8 billion net profit in H1 2025, up 60.7% year-on-year, with strong 5G, AI, and cloud ecosystem expansion. The company launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad, partnered with Qualcomm and AWS, and continued driving digital transformation across global markets.
Over 65 nations will compete in the 2nd International Technology Olympics in Tehran from October 27–30, featuring over 11,000 Iranian students. The event promotes AI, robotics, IoT, and programming innovation, coinciding with Iran’s rise to 72nd in UNCTAD’s 2025 Technology and Innovation ranking.
A Kaspersky report shows that 86% of professionals in Pakistan now use AI tools at work, but over half lack training in cybersecurity risks. While most organizations officially allow AI use, many lack clear policies, raising concerns over data security and ethical practices. Kaspersky recommends companies implement structured AI governance to balance innovation with safety.
The Oman Research and Education Network Technology Summit (OTS25) spotlighted AI’s transformative potential in education, research, and economic growth. Hosted under ministerial patronage, the event emphasized ethical innovation, collaboration, and capacity building to align with Oman’s national AI strategy. The summit concluded with new partnerships, research initiatives, and recognition of AI solutions advancing Oman’s knowledge economy.
Morocco has launched a nationwide digital and AI training program for children as part of its Maroc Digital 2030 strategy. Backed by multiple ministries, UNESCO, and UM6P, the initiative begins in 12 cities and focuses on equipping youth with digital literacy and AI skills through workshops and a train-the-trainer system. The goal is to create a generation of digital creators, bridge the digital divide, and embed innovation and ethics in early education.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its dedication to digital transformation after receiving the AI Excellence Award for its “Tarasul Plus” system at the Microsoft AI Summit. The event highlighted government-wide achievements in cloud, AI, and cybersecurity innovation, with awards presented to CAIT, the Ministry of Health, and other public institutions. These efforts align with Kuwait’s broader vision of building a data-driven, AI-enabled government ecosystem.
Oman’s OTS25 Tech Summit spotlighted AI’s growing role in education, research, and national innovation. The two-day event featured experts from Oman, Saudi Arabia, and abroad, highlighting ethical AI, talent development, and cross-sector collaboration as key pillars of Oman’s digital transformation journey.
Zain Kuwait sponsored and participated in the 12th e-Government Forum themed “AI-powered Information Security Services,” reaffirming its commitment to Kuwait’s digital transformation. The company showcased AI-driven solutions and emphasized trust, security, partnerships, and local talent as pillars of national digital progress.
Microsoft hosted the AI Summit in Kuwait to accelerate the nation’s Vision 2035 digital goals. The event showcased AI use cases across government, energy, and tourism, introduced Kuwait’s first AI-powered tourism hub, and recognized innovators through the AI Excellence Awards.