Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& enterprise and Sergas have formed a strategic partnership to modernise energy operations through integrated digital platforms. The collaboration introduces a next-generation security operations centre, unified customer communications, and an AI-driven contact centre to enhance cybersecurity, efficiency, service reliability, and customer experience across Sergas’ energy services.
Oman’s statistics authority and Omantel’s Future Cities have signed an MoU to advance digital transformation through AI, data quality, and IoT solutions. The partnership will enhance national data capabilities, support smarter government services, and strengthen Oman’s readiness for big data and smart city development.
Ooredoo Kuwait positioned 2025 as a strategic shift from telecom provider to national digital transformation partner aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035. The company highlighted Platform 51 content partnerships, major public-private collaborations, 5G-Advanced and AI infrastructure initiatives, enterprise solutions, and multiple regional and global awards.
IBM has supported Bank NXT’s digital transformation with cloud-native observability, automation, and optimisation tools deployed on Red Hat OpenShift. The upgrade enhances operational efficiency, resilience, and service delivery across the bank’s digital platforms.
Huawei Cloud brought together over 150 partners in Riyadh to reinforce its partner-first cloud strategy in Saudi Arabia. The event highlighted ecosystem growth, innovation, and customer impact, while recognising top-performing partners and reaffirming Huawei Cloud’s long-term commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Pakistan’s telecom industry is urging the government to adopt a pragmatic spectrum auction policy that reflects economic realities and prioritises long-term digital growth. With limited spectrum constraining connectivity, operators warn that misaligned pricing could slow investment, cost billions in GDP, and undermine 5G, financial inclusion, and digital transformation goals.
Huawei Cloud’s Saudi Arabia Partner Day highlighted the strength and diversity of its local ecosystem and underscored the company’s partner-first approach. By combining strategic investment, enablement programs, and collaborative innovation, Huawei Cloud is positioning its partners to play a central role in delivering scalable cloud solutions and supporting Saudi Arabia’s long-term digital transformation goals.
Tally Solutions has launched TallyPrime 7.0 in the UAE, offering enhanced data security, automated backups, smart search, and seamless adoption of the new national currency symbol. The update supports SME compliance, efficiency, and localization as businesses advance digital transformation under national economic strategies.
Artificial intelligence dominated discussions at Riyadh’s Absher Conference, with leaders highlighting its impact on government services, education, and media. Panels emphasized infrastructure readiness, talent development, and AI-powered storytelling, positioning AI as a unifying force driving Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia set a Guinness World Record by hosting the world’s largest digital solutions hackathon, uniting thousands of participants to build AI-driven public service innovations. The event highlighted national talent, unveiled new digital platforms, and strengthened partnerships supporting Vision 2030 and large-scale digital transformation.