Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector grows 61% to 673 firms, driven by MBZUAI and strategic institutions, positioning the emirate as a leading global AI hub with a strong research and innovation ecosystem.
The 2025 WRC presented key trends in embodied intelligent robotics, emphasizing cognition, AI design, and safety. The conference highlighted collaborative robot swarms, human interaction, and ethical considerations shaping the future of robotics.
ChatGPT-5 marks a transformative step in AI development, delivering expert-level understanding, autonomous task handling, and safe interactions. OpenAI’s latest release reaffirms its leadership in the AI domain amidst escalating global competition and paves the way for new applications in coding, healthcare, and beyond.
The third phase of AdopTech drives AI and emerging technology adoption in industry and logistics by supporting innovative projects and fostering public-private collaboration for operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Bahrain launched a national AI policy aligned with GCC ethical guidelines to ensure responsible AI use, foster public trust, and boost government efficiency. The policy promotes training, legal compliance, and innovation to support the Kingdom’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
A UAE-led AI partnership with Malaysia and Rwanda aims to bridge the Global South’s digital divide by promoting ethical AI adoption, talent exchange, and collaborative innovation under the WEF’s C4IR network, ensuring inclusive AI benefits amid rapid technological growth.
Yango Group launched Yasmina, a bilingual Arabic-English AI assistant for Oman’s GCC market, embedded in smart speakers and designed to offer culturally relevant features. The move complements Yango’s regional expansion in ride-hailing, delivery, and AI-driven services, including the acquisition of Oman’s Otaxi platform.
Microsoft has become the second company ever to cross a $4 trillion market cap, driven by strong AI and cloud growth. Nvidia remains the leader at $4.4 trillion. Microsoft’s revenue grew 18% and net profit 25% in the latest quarter.
Morocco partners with Onepoint to launch an AI and Data Center of Excellence in Casablanca, aiming to train 45,000 tech professionals and create 500 jobs by 2030. The move strengthens Morocco’s digital ambitions alongside investments from Oracle, Nokia, Cisco, and Naver.
Pakistan’s AI readiness ranks mid-regionally with growing concerns over low-quality AI content and regulatory gaps, balanced by entrepreneurial growth and calls for strategic investment and upskilling to unlock AI’s full potential.