Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan is strengthening water sustainability by deploying ABB’s Genix Industrial IoT and AI Suite to monitor energy use, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making across its water sector. Working with GIZ, the Water Authority of Jordan, and Volt Automation LLC, the project supports national climate goals in one of the world’s most water-scarce countries.
FPT and FutureTEC’s partnership strengthens digital transformation in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan by combining global AI capabilities with trusted regional market presence. Focused on key industries—government, BFSI, oil and gas, aviation, and healthcare—the alliance supports the Middle East’s push for AI-driven growth, smart city development, and long-term digital modernization.
CloudKitchens, led by former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, is preparing for an IPO in the UAE or Saudi Arabia. With a $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the company aims to capitalize on the Middle East’s growing food delivery market, signaling strong investor interest in tech-driven ventures.
Bahrain and Algeria are advancing discussions on an Arab framework agreement to establish unified regulations for AI and digital technology. The talks, held during the 2024 UN Internet Governance Forum, focus on creating common standards to ensure ethical AI practices and foster collaboration across the Arab region in the evolving tech landscape.
Mining Grid is set to host its first event in Dubai on September 28, focusing on the crypto and blockchain industry. The event will gather tech innovators, institutional investors, and traders to discuss digital currencies, DeFi, and regulatory trends, boosting the Middle East’s role in the global blockchain landscape.