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Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan and Qatar have begun talks on a strategic technology partnership focused on expanding financing, incubation, and investment opportunities for Pakistani startups. With Qatar’s growing tech ecosystem and QDB’s potential role, both sides aim to collaborate on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital skills, industrial digitalization, and cross-border startup exchange programs.
Kazakhstan is reaping early benefits from its 2024 digitization plan, with blockchain saving $24M, AI centers launched, and 95% internet penetration. Meanwhile, Qatar Development Bank has integrated IBM’s Cloud Pak, Instana, and Turbonomic to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and prepare for CBDC and fintech-driven transformation.