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 UAE’s AI industry is on track to reach $46 billion by 2030, driven by strong government strategy, rising corporate investment, and rapid adoption across healthcare, logistics, and governance. The MENA region is emerging as a global AI powerhouse led by the UAE’s innovation-first policies.
Daraz Sri Lanka partnered with the Ministry of Industry to train Relationship Officers under the National RO Program, equipping them to guide SMEs in digital adoption and e-commerce. The initiative supports SME growth, digital inclusion, and entrepreneurship across Sri Lanka.
PTCL Group showcased Pakistan’s digital innovation and social impact at GITEX Global 2025, unveiling partnerships in IoT, CPaaS, and device services while spotlighting women’s empowerment, digital inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. The Group also won global recognition for its solar-powered water campaign in Thar.
Egypt has risen 40 points in the UN Index for Internet usage, driven by major telecom investments and nationwide service expansion. The country now has over 90 million mobile and 12 million broadband users, marking a decade of strong progress in digital inclusion and infrastructure modernization.
Kuwait will host the 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference on November 17–18, uniting government, regulators, and tech leaders to drive Vision 2035 through AI, cloud, and cybersecurity innovation.
Bahrain’s iGA, in collaboration with Microsoft, hosted specialised Fabric Data Management Platform training to boost AI-driven data skills across government entities and advance national digital transformation goals.
Algeria and UNDP have signed a declaration to accelerate the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, initiating over 500 projects aimed at improving public services and advancing national digital transformation by 2026.
Qatar Charity’s win at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 underscores its digital transformation journey, celebrating innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement across global humanitarian operations.
Qatar Charity received the “Best Digital Experience” award alongside Qatar Airways at the 9th Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 for its innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement through advanced digital services.
Oman’s MTCIT has completed 25 projects under the Tahawul digital transformation programme, including the Unified Government Services Portal, Open Data Platform, and Thiqa Trust Services. The initiatives have enhanced transparency, digital governance, and service accessibility across 48 government entities.