Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Roche Diagnostics is advancing Egypt’s public health by expanding digital pathology and AI integration, improving diagnostic speed and access. Longstanding collaborations support national health priorities including cancer screening, blood safety, and infectious disease elimination, addressing critical resource gaps and enhancing healthcare equity.
Saudi Arabia’s communications minister meets with French research and tech leaders to boost AI, data governance, and space tech collaboration, supporting Vision 2030’s innovation goals.
BTECH and WorkSmart join forces to deliver the 13th MEET ICT Conference and Bahrain International Technology Exhibition under the theme of AI-driven transformation. The event aims to showcase innovation, foster regional collaboration, and support Bahrain’s Vision 2030 digital economy ambitions.
The UAE and Bhutan jointly hosted the “AI for Development” workshop to explore AI-driven solutions for entrepreneurship, tourism, and agriculture. The initiative highlights the UAE’s commitment to technological diplomacy and Bhutan’s innovative drive to leverage AI for inclusive socio-economic growth aligned with sustainable development.
Wa’ed Ventures backs Lucidya’s $30 million Series B funding, marking a record raise for an AI company in Saudi Arabia, joined by Impact46 and other investors.
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA and Shareek program signed an MoU to enhance AI-driven innovation and investment in the private sector, supporting Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and digital transformation.
Qatar’s MCIT highlighted its national digital priorities and AI initiatives at WSIS+20 Forum 2025, reinforcing its role in global digital cooperation and promoting inclusive, knowledge-driven digital societies.
Lucidya has raised $30 million in a Series B led by Impact46 to scale its AI-driven CX platform across 11 MENA countries. The funding supports expansion into AI Agent automation for customer-facing functions, leveraging a high-accuracy Arabic AI engine to transform regional CX while addressing labor and compliance challenges.
Egypt’s updated National AI Strategy (2025–2030) sets ambitious goals to become a regional AI powerhouse, backed by public-private partnerships and global investments aimed at talent development and innovation.
Meta unveiled AI tools and pledged support for Pakistan’s AI capacity building. Pakistan’s IT minister reaffirmed digital transformation priorities, emphasizing youth skills and cashless economy goals. Both agreed on expanding cooperation in AI adoption and digital innovation.