Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Turkcell has entered into a strategic cloud technology partnership with Google, committing $1 billion through 2032 to expand data centers and boost digital infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on enhancing cloud innovation, enterprise transformation, and Turkey’s digital competitiveness.
Kuwait launched its “Kuwait Skills” digital training program in partnership with Microsoft and CAIT, targeting AI, cloud, and Copilot proficiency for over 130,000 individuals, reinforcing its New Kuwait 2035 vision to build a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy.
Meeza signed a QAR 750 million ($205.5 million) agreement with a leading global hyperscaler to build a 6MW data centre in Qatar, expanding to 44MW in later phases. The deal positions Qatar as a regional digital infrastructure hub supporting AI and cloud innovation.
IBM and AWS are expanding their partnership to host IBM’s software portfolio, including watsonx, on AWS Cloud Regions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move supports data sovereignty, compliance, and digital transformation goals while enabling regional organizations to innovate securely and locally.
Oman Data Park, in partnership with ITHCA and Oracle, has launched the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secondary Dedicated Region in Ibri, creating Oman’s first dual sovereign cloud setup. The region mirrors ODP’s primary Muscat facility and provides over 200 OCI services, enabling AI, analytics, and disaster recovery solutions. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 by enhancing data sovereignty, business continuity, and the nation’s role as a regional digital hub.
Amazon Web Services has restored its operations following a major global outage that disrupted platforms like Snapchat, Reddit, and Venmo, as well as several banking services. While operations have largely resumed, AWS said some systems still face message backlogs. The disruption, caused by an internal malfunction, highlighted the world’s growing dependence on cloud infrastructure for everyday digital services.
Ooredoo has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 MENA Company of the Year in Telecom and Enterprise Cloud Solutions for its innovation in AI, cloud, and sustainability. The recognition highlights Ooredoo’s leadership in digital transformation, social responsibility, and customer-centric growth.
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& will launch the next generation of OneCloud, a sovereign hyperscale cloud powered by Oracle Alloy and hosted in UAE data centres. Offering 200+ OCI services, AI-ready infrastructure, and full compliance with local regulations, it aims to accelerate digital innovation, ensure data sovereignty, and strengthen trust in the UAE’s cloud economy.
The UAE’s $1.57B digital transformation market is being reshaped by cloud, with Core42 leading sovereign cloud adoption. Its Azure-powered platforms ensure compliance, resilience, and AI scalability, serving 50+ customers across finance, healthcare, and government, while driving UAE’s ambition to be a global digital and AI hub.