Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PTCL Group and GSMA signed a long-term MoU at GITEX Global 2025 to expand Pakistan’s participation in the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. The partnership introduces new CAMARA-standard APIs to enhance authentication, security, and interoperability across digital ecosystems.
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.
du unveiled its AI Park and National Hybrid AI Platform at GITEX 2025 to strengthen UAE’s sovereign AI ecosystem. The initiatives will enable secure AI innovation, GPU-as-a-service, and large-scale data processing in line with the nation’s AI-first strategy.
GITEX Global will launch GITEX AI Serbia in 2027, aligning with EXPO 2027 Belgrade to spotlight Serbia’s booming ICT and AI sectors. The event aims to link Southeast Europe’s innovation ecosystem with global tech and investment leaders.
Bahrain’s Tamkeen will lead the Kingdom’s Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, showcasing 14 startups and SMEs to global investors and partners, advancing Bahrain’s innovation ecosystem and ICT sector growth.
GITEX Global 2025 will unite 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from 180 nations in Dubai, showcasing AI-driven breakthroughs across biotech, quantum, semiconductors, and data centres. With record global participation and expanding pavilions, the event cements the UAE’s position as the epicentre of global digital innovation.
Egypt is strengthening its AI leadership with the launch of Ai Everything MEA in 2026, hosted in Cairo. Backed by its national AI strategy, the event will unite 60+ countries, global tech leaders, and major investors, while positioning Egypt as a hub for AI innovation, collaboration, and digital progress.
Positive Technologies is actively expanding its partner network geographically, including regions beyond the Middle East, to enhance cybersecurity capabilities globally.
At GITEX 2024, AAIOT announced strategic partnerships with Oracle and RIT to foster the adoption of AI and IoT in Kuwait, supporting the country’s Vision 2035. These collaborations will enhance Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and train local talent to spearhead technological advancements in various sectors.
The UAE showcased its leadership in digital city innovation at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, featuring groundbreaking technologies like a scannable robot and sea drone boat. The event attracted over 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global tech hub.