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
Sharjah Coop has partnered with LEAFIO to deploy an AI-powered retail platform aimed at improving inventory management, merchandising, and operational efficiency. The initiative supports the Coop’s digital transformation strategy and positions it as a leader in smart retail innovation in the UAE.
Valu has partnered with Tactful AI to enhance customer experience through unified omnichannel engagement, AI-driven automation, and advanced insights. The collaboration supports faster, more personalized interactions across digital touchpoints while showcasing the growing strength of Egypt’s homegrown fintech and AI ecosystem.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming both innovation and cyber threats, according to speakers at the Oman AI Security Conference (AISEC) 2025, held in Muscat and inaugurated by Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng. Said bin Hamoud al Maawali. Participants stressed that while AI capabilities are accelerating, so too are the sophistication and speed of cyberattacks.
Security experts warn that AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating, with breaches now occurring in minutes rather than weeks. Speaking at the Oman AI Security Conference, industry leaders highlighted risks from data governance gaps, skills shortages, and post-quantum threats, calling for stronger talent development and adaptive national cybersecurity frameworks.
Clicktap Digital has strengthened its digital marketing offerings by integrating AI-driven tools across its services. The Dubai-based agency uses predictive analytics, personalization, and automated performance marketing to help UAE businesses optimize growth, improve customer engagement, and stay competitive as the emirate positions itself as a global AI hub.
Oman has achieved third place globally in AI healthcare deployment following nationwide AI-based diabetic retinopathy screening. Alongside this milestone, the government is rolling out AI pilot projects across healthcare, judiciary, education, cybersecurity, and procurement to accelerate digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040.
The UAE is projected to add more than one million workers by 2030, driven by rapid AI adoption, digital transformation, and economic growth. The report highlights strong demand for technology roles and emphasizes upskilling as key to ensuring AI-driven expansion translates into sustainable job creation.
Cisco is supporting Saudi Arabia’s AI and cloud transformation through local data centers, AI-ready infrastructure, advanced cybersecurity platforms, and large-scale skills development. By combining secure-by-design architectures with workforce upskilling and strategic partnerships, Cisco aims to help the Kingdom scale AI adoption while managing rising cyber risks.
The UAE marked 2025 with major advances in artificial intelligence, achieving near-universal AI adoption across government and launching global-scale infrastructure projects with the US and Europe. Record investments, sovereign AI models, and large data centres positioned the country as a leading global hub for AI, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, driven by increased online activity, expanding satellite connectivity, and a sharp rise in AI bot traffic. Cloudflare reports that AI crawlers now generate over 4% of HTML requests, highlighting growing pressure on internet infrastructure as digital dependence deepens.