Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Microsoft has appointed Mohamed Kassem as General Manager for Egypt, effective December 1, 2025. With nearly two decades at Microsoft, including leadership of public sector initiatives, Kassem will oversee national strategy and operations, reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to local leadership, cloud adoption, AI, and digital transformation.
Kuwait launched its “Kuwait Skills” digital training program in partnership with Microsoft and CAIT, targeting AI, cloud, and Copilot proficiency for over 130,000 individuals, reinforcing its New Kuwait 2035 vision to build a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy.
The UAE Ministry of Investment and Microsoft have signed an MoU to enhance AI capabilities in investment analytics, data governance, and workforce upskilling. The partnership supports the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in AI by 2031 and advance its innovation-driven economy.
Microsoft unveiled its Agentic AI vision at GITEX Global 2025, showcasing autonomous AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting independently. With UAE datacenters and trusted partnerships, Microsoft aims to support national AI initiatives responsibly, blending innovation with ethics, security, and human collaboration.
Nayatel is now a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner and CSP Reseller, expanding access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI services in Pakistan. The partnership supports local businesses with tailored AI integration and strengthens Nayatel’s cloud infrastructure capabilities.
Microsoft has become the second company ever to cross a $4 trillion market cap, driven by strong AI and cloud growth. Nvidia remains the leader at $4.4 trillion. Microsoft’s revenue grew 18% and net profit 25% in the latest quarter.
Microsoft aims to address English dominance in AI training by generating diverse multilingual data, enhancing AI’s accessibility and effectiveness in underrepresented languages.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom confirms ongoing dialogue with Microsoft amid reports of the company exiting after 25 years. The ministry frames this as a strategic shift toward a partner-led cloud model rather than a market exit, while former Microsoft Pakistan manager highlights the exit’s significance and underlying economic challenges.
Microsoft is closing its subsidiary in Pakistan, shifting to support customers through partners and regional offices. The decision follows business model changes and reflects challenges in Pakistan’s tech investment climate, despite the country’s large population and government initiatives to boost the IT sector.
Tarana and Microsoft have teamed up to deploy advanced fixed wireless broadband solutions in rural African communities, offering high-speed internet in difficult environments. The initiative focuses on supporting local service providers through technology deployment and training to improve connectivity in underserved markets.