Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
OpenText has opened its Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh, strengthening its role in Saudi Arabia’s AI and digital transformation agenda. Based in KAFD, the hub enables closer collaboration with governments and enterprises, supports data sovereignty needs, and delivers localized expertise for secure, enterprise-scale AI adoption across the region.
ITC Infotech has opened a Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh to mark 15 years in the Middle East. The facility will focus on digital engineering, AI, cloud, and automation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 while building local talent and delivering advanced technology solutions from within the Kingdom.
Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 has been recognised by the United Nations as a global best practice in digital transformation. The strategy aligns technology with national development, emphasises inclusion and sustainability, and positions Qatar as a benchmark for digital government and long-term digital planning worldwide.
Oman’s transport and digital sectors recorded strong gains under Vision 2040, with RO 2.3bn invested since 2021, over 1,700 government services digitised, rising Omanisation, and sharp growth in port volumes. The update reflects accelerating infrastructure delivery and nationwide digital transformation.
Cerillion has secured a £42.5m, five-year deal with Omantel to deliver BSS and OSS platforms supporting billing, CRM, and network operations. The agreement underpins Oman’s Vision 2040 digital agenda and positions Cerillion as a core partner in Omantel’s transformation into a regional technology powerhouse.
Morocco has launched the JAZARI ROOT Institute as the national hub for artificial intelligence under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The initiative establishes a sovereign, regionally distributed AI network to modernize public services, align research with real-world needs, and build national skills and technological independence.
WiseTech Global and Saudi digital leader Elm have signed an MoU to explore cloud-based logistics solutions tailored for Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to automate operations, improve visibility, and support Vision 2030 by turning infrastructure investment into measurable efficiency across the Kingdom’s logistics ecosystem.
SolvFast will launch its AI-powered digital transformation platform in Egypt and Saudi Arabia in 2026, offering over 50 integrated business applications and an AI assistant to help enterprises, especially SMEs, replace fragmented systems with unified, intelligent operations across the MENA region.
Thawani and Monak have signed an MoU to integrate secure, locally compliant payment capabilities into digital platforms across Oman. The partnership combines Thawani’s licensed payments infrastructure with Monak’s platform services, enabling faster service delivery, simplified onboarding, and scalable digital solutions for public and private sector initiatives.
Oman invested $8.8 billion in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure by the end of 2025, accelerating its transformation into a regional logistics hub. Digitized government services, rising port volumes, stronger project delivery, and improved fiscal discipline signal a shift from planning to execution across the sector.