Wipro relocates its Middle East HQ to Riyadh and partners with PMU to launch a Center of Excellence aimed at developing local tech talent. This strategic move supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital goals and reinforces Wipro’s commitment to sustained regional growth.
Pakistan’s Ignite freelance training programs have generated $1.65 billion and trained 4.6 million students, but lawmakers call for increased female participation to at least 50%. Ignite plans course expansions including AI, while oversight continues over PTCL’s leadership and sector developments.
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy grew to 15.6% of GDP in 2023, driven by strong ICT sector performance. ICT imports increased by 19.9%, exports surged 76.1%, and smart device adoption reached 71.6% of connected establishments, highlighting the kingdom’s advancing digital transformation and economic diversification.
Qatar’s Minister Mohammed Al Mannai wins 2025 Arab Digital Economy Award for National Digital Policies, highlighting Qatar’s leadership in digital transformation and regional cooperation.
Mastercard appoints Saud Swar as country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Levant, strengthening regional leadership. Swar brings 17+ years of financial services experience, including senior roles at American Express, to drive digital economy growth and partnerships.
Oman’s new AI policy sets a comprehensive, ethical framework for technology use, supporting innovation and digital economy growth while fostering fairness, transparency, and local industry development.
Mastercard strengthens leadership in West Arabia with Saud Swar’s appointment, aiming to expand inclusive digital financial services across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Levant.
Saudi Arabia and UNCTAD have signed an agreement to enhance the Kingdom’s e-commerce and digital economy policies. The collaboration includes a survey to assess the current situation and align data with international standards. Saudi Arabia is investing $1.4 million to support e-commerce measurement and drive global competitiveness.
Saudi Arabia has secured partnerships with NVIDIA, AMD, Cisco, and AWS to build advanced AI infrastructure and boost its digital economy. These collaborations, aimed at deploying 500 megawatts of AI capacity, will drive innovation, enhance talent development, and position Saudi Arabia as a global AI leader aligned with Vision 2030.
Mastercard and LankaPay have partnered to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy through three key initiatives: co-branded debit cards, low-cost QR payments for tourists, and AI-powered fraud detection. These efforts aim to improve financial inclusion, support SMEs, and boost tourism-driven revenue, advancing the country’s digital transformation.
