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 Verify platform has issued over 21.7 million certified digital documents since 2022, enabling instant verification of official documents without physical copies. Using blockchain technology, the platform enhances data security, authenticity, and privacy, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation and facilitating seamless information sharing across government and private sectors.
Saudi Arabia launches a new digital service enabling pilgrims to activate eSIMs instantly via app and biometric verification, ensuring seamless connectivity upon arrival. This innovation enhances the Hajj and Umrah experience by eliminating traditional SIM card activation delays and aligns with the Kingdom’s commitment to digital modernization.
Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth launched ‘Shabik,’ a digital platform for online event ticketing, alongside the ‘Accelerators’ hackathon—the Gulf region’s largest. These initiatives aim to drive digital transformation, enhance service efficiency, and foster innovation in culture, sports, and youth sectors across Oman.
The Oman CX Forum 2025, held at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat, will unite over 250 industry leaders to explore customer experience innovations. Featuring expert talks and the Oman CX Awards, the event focuses on AI, personalization, and loyalty strategies to help Omani businesses thrive in a competitive digital market.
Jordan’s ICT sector has grown rapidly, with revenues rising from $320 million to $3.6 billion since 2000. Supported by royal leadership and strong public-private collaboration, the sector now employs over 46,000 people, hosts 450 startups, and advances digital infrastructure, positioning Jordan as a key regional tech hub.
HP is expanding its presence in Egypt with a new Cairo office and team growth plans to support digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030. The company offers AI-enabled devices and hybrid work solutions to empower businesses, modernize education, and build a future-ready workforce.
YASH Technologies joins the SAP PartnerEdge program in Saudi Arabia to accelerate enterprise digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030. Leveraging SAP platforms and global expertise, YASH will deliver industry-specific, scalable solutions supporting technology modernization and sustained growth across key sectors in the Kingdom.
IBM praises Sri Lanka’s digital foundation, commits to supporting the nation’s 2030 Digital Economy Strategy with AI, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and quantum computing solutions.
Türkiye’s Havelsan partners with Malaysia’s DNeX to deploy AI-driven business management and digital solutions, boosting public and private sector transformation and reinforcing bilateral economic ties.
Qualcomm and e& UAE partner to develop 5G edge AI gateways and Snapdragon-powered devices with integrated large language models, advancing digital transformation across UAE’s enterprise, industrial, and government sectors. The collaboration is supported by Qualcomm’s Abu Dhabi Engineering Center and complemented by e& UAE’s deployment of Ericsson’s dual-band Massive MIMO radio and 6G exploration.