Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Saudi Aramco and stc invest in US NaaS startup Graphiant, supporting its cloud-native enterprise networking platform. The deal reflects Middle Eastern giants’ push into advanced digital infrastructure and positions Graphiant to expand globally with strategic regional partnerships.
TCS has partnered with Jazeera Airways to lead its digital transformation, upgrading its digital platforms and AI chatbot. The initiative aims to triple passenger capacity and boost digital revenue by 2029 while enhancing customer experience and operational excellence across Jazeera’s expanding global network.
Jordanian banks hired 2,613 new employees in 2024, half recent graduates, but face a skills mismatch amid digital transformation. The ABJ calls for education reforms and stronger academia-industry partnerships to equip graduates with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech to meet evolving banking demands.
Iraq is advancing digital transformation by partnering with Nokia to build infrastructure for government and industry innovation. The Central Bank of Iraq is developing a digital currency and aiming to eliminate paper transactions, reflecting a broad national push towards a digital government and AI integration.
AL Ahly Momken and Post Distribution CO-PDC have partnered to establish a new branch network across Egypt, promoting financial inclusion and digital transformation. Initial branches in Cairo and Port Said will offer e-wallet, KYC, and payment services, focusing on reaching underserved regions and supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals.
Ericsson showcased its latest 5G technologies and discussed regulatory and industry opportunities at the Egypt 5G Forum. The event gathered telecom leaders and government officials, emphasizing 5G’s role in economic growth and digital transformation. Ericsson highlighted AI integration, open networks, and collaboration for advancing Egypt’s connectivity future.
Egypt’s mobile operators have invested $2.7 billion in 5G licenses since 2019, highlighting confidence in Egypt’s digital growth. The 5G Technology Forum in Cairo united global stakeholders to discuss accelerating deployment, smart infrastructure, and Egypt’s role as a regional digital innovation hub.
Saudi Arabia demonstrates strides in AI-driven digital transformation and smart city projects at Expo 2025, reflecting Vision 2030’s technology ambitions.