Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dubai AI Week 2025, held from April 21-25, will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore AI’s transformative impact on government services, economic growth, and society. The event will feature high-profile summits, hackathons, and global competitions, solidifying Dubai’s position as a global AI hub.
Sri Lanka will showcase its growing tech ecosystem at the NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025 in Mumbai. A high-profile delegation, including Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, will emphasize Sri Lanka’s leadership in digital transformation and foster collaborations with India’s thriving IT industry, reinforcing its global tech presence.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh to address the economic challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. The Centre aims to enhance global resilience, foster collaboration, and develop models to improve cybersecurity investment and growth.
The Daily FT-CICRA Cybersecurity Summit 2025 highlighted the growing need for securing critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats. Experts from Google Cloud, Huawei, and MillenniumIT ESP emphasized the importance of localized defense strategies, AI-powered threat detection, and global collaboration in tackling cybersecurity challenges across sectors like telecom and finance.