Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco’s Technopark partners with Plug and Play Tech Center to boost startups through coaching, pilot programs, and investor access. Supported by government ministries, this aligns with Maroc Digital 2030 to enhance innovation, funding, and global connectivity for local entrepreneurs.
Qatar and India join forces to advance AI education and research through a ten-year partnership. Plans include establishing an AI research center, launching training programs, and creating a dedicated AI-focused university campus, supporting Qatar’s goal to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and skilled talent development.
e& UAE’s new whitepaper outlines a visionary 6G roadmap emphasizing AI-native networks, integrated sensing, quantum security, and non-terrestrial coverage. Building on 5G success, it aims to power smart cities, autonomous mobility, and Industry 4.0, positioning the UAE as a leader in the future of intelligent, secure connectivity.
Omantel reported RO 3.03 billion in revenue for 2024, driven by strong domestic growth and regional performance through Zain Group. Its new “Portal to the Future” strategy focuses on AI, cloud, fintech, and sustainability, positioning the company as a key enabler of Oman Vision 2040 and regional digital transformation.
Sobha Realty has launched the ONE Sobha App to streamline property management and enhance customer engagement. The app offers features such as real-time project updates, amenity booking, and multilingual support, solidifying Sobha’s commitment to innovation and luxury living.
Cisco has partnered with HUMAIN to build Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. This collaboration will deliver scalable, secure, and flexible AI solutions, driving digital innovation and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in AI. The initiative also includes investments in talent and infrastructure.
Cisco has partnered with HUMAIN to build Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure, aiming to create scalable, secure, cloud-based solutions to power the Kingdom’s digital economy. The collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and will position the country as a global leader in AI innovation and infrastructure.
Yaqoot by Zain KSA now enables visitors to Saudi Arabia to register their mobile SIM cards via the Ministry of Interior’s Absher app. This seamless digital solution eliminates the need for in-person registration, offering tourists and pilgrims a fully online experience for SIM activation and identity verification.
At GITEX Africa 2025, Digital Virgo’s Regional CEO Mounia Terhzaz discussed the company’s role in Morocco’s digital transformation, focusing on financial inclusion through innovative payment solutions and empowering local content creators. Digital Virgo’s approach combines technology, market insights, and strategic partnerships to drive growth in Morocco’s digital economy.
Egypt’s Minister of ICT, Amr Talaat, met with Keiichi Yoshimura of Tokyo’s Startup and International Financial City Strategy Office to discuss cooperation on digital innovation and AI. Talaat also explored investment opportunities in semiconductors and electronics with executives from Renesas Electronics, TDK, and Mitsubishi Electric during his visit to Japan.