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 World Future Energy Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi highlights innovations in clean energy and sustainability. Key discussions include the role of women in decarbonization, the need for ambitious NDCs, and advancements in water management and electric vehicles. The summit also features a new global investment fund in renewable energy.
Media City Qatar (MCQ) partnered with Al Jazeera Media Institute for the “Al Jazeera Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Media.” The event highlighted AI’s role in journalism and content creation. MCQ also celebrated its success with “Qatar ArtBeat,” a Guinness World Records achievement showcasing AI-driven creativity.
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched the ‘One Million Prompters’ initiative to train one million individuals in AI prompt engineering. This program, part of Dubai’s AI strategy, will enhance participants’ skills in generative AI and AI-driven productivity, fostering global innovation and leadership in AI adoption.
Forty-six deep-tech startups graduated from the KACST Venture Program in Riyadh, representing sectors like energy, healthcare, and renewables. The program, backed by the National Technology Development Program, supports emerging technologies and aims to transform research into marketable products. The new phase will involve partnerships with Saudi universities.
The +92Disrupt conference gathered over 850 tech leaders to highlight Pakistan’s potential in IT and innovation. The event focused on how technology can drive economic transformation and foster collaboration between startups. A girls’ team from NED University won the AI Challenge, emphasizing the role of youth in global tech advancement.
Arab Weather continues to dominate as Jordan’s leading weather platform, reaching new milestones in 2024 with 7.5 million users. With innovations like the STORM X weather observation vehicle and engaging programs such as “Ramadan Joke” and “Where Are You?”, the platform enhances its reach and impact across the region.
InnoTech, in partnership with bp Oman and the Ministry of Education, concluded the FabTech Mobile Lab programme, which toured schools and universities across Oman. The programme empowered over 10,000 students with hands-on experience in modern manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, fostering innovation and career development.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the Digital Skills Working Group to enhance digital skills development across government entities. The group will focus on training programs, collaboration, and aligning efforts to create a robust digital skills ecosystem, supporting Qatar’s national digital transformation goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ranked first among ministries and second overall in the 2024 Digital Transformation Index. The award, presented during the Digital Government Forum, highlights the Kingdom’s leadership in digital transformation, with notable achievements in AI, e-services, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Hassan Allam Construction and Thales have formed a strategic partnership to promote Thales’s Smart Digital Platform (SDP) in the MENA region. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced security technologies and provide innovative solutions for creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable communities across the region.