Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Mindware has been appointed as VMware’s official distributor in Egypt, expanding its regional footprint and enabling enterprises to adopt advanced cloud, security, and digital workspace solutions. The partnership supports Egypt’s $800M cloud market growth forecast and aligns with national digital transformation strategies.
Mindware has been appointed VMware’s official distributor in Egypt, extending access to cloud, virtualization, and digital infrastructure solutions. Backed by a growing cloud market projected at $800M by 2027, the partnership strengthens Egypt’s digital transformation and positions Mindware as a key VMware partner in the region.
Mirantis and Pico Public Cloud launch Bangladesh’s first sovereign public cloud, offering local data residency, low latency, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The partnership supports national compliance and digital growth across key industries.
UAE tech leaders rank cloud and generative AI as top priorities for the next three years, emphasizing the need for upskilling to address security, cloud management, and automation challenges. The global study highlights that balancing AI adoption with talent development is key to successful digital transformation.
A leading telecom company partners with a North American cloud provider to build a renewable energy-powered regional data hub, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty in the region.
Zong launched its locally hosted enterprise cloud platform, Z SAIS Cloud, in Karachi, establishing strategic partnerships and emphasizing cloud sovereignty as Pakistan accelerates toward a digital-first economy with scalable, secure infrastructure.