Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The 8th GISEC Summit gathered GCC leaders and cybersecurity experts to advance regional collaboration in technology, digital transformation, and cyber resilience. The event emphasized unified policies, showcased innovation, and promoted youth and startup involvement to position the Gulf as a global tech leader.
Standard Chartered Egypt is expanding its role amid robust banking sector growth by focusing on women-led tech startups, financial inclusion, and corporate sector support. Its Futuremakers accelerator addresses funding and mentorship gaps, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs and create jobs, while leveraging a global network to boost trade and investment. Recent macroeconomic improvements underpin a positive outlook for the bank’s continued growth in Egypt.
Jazz won multiple awards at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 for SIMOSA’s mobile service and gamification, Tamasha’s streaming excellence, and JazzCash’s innovative TapPay contactless payment solution, solidifying its leadership in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
Redington expands its partnership with Autodesk to include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, enhancing delivery of advanced design and engineering software across the Middle East. This collaboration aims to drive digital innovation and sustainable growth in sectors like construction, manufacturing, and media through strengthened channel support and regional expertise.
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.