Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar processed over $5.1bn in digital payment transactions in November, driven by strong growth in point-of-sale, e-commerce, and instant payments. Central bank data highlights rising adoption of card-based and mobile payment systems as Qatar continues to digitise its financial ecosystem.
Qatar ranked 35th globally and second in MENA in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025, driven by strong openness to international talent, high institutional quality, and advanced digital infrastructure. The country continues to position itself as a resilient, future-ready hub for skilled professionals and global learners.
MCIT is participating in Darb Al Saai with an interactive pavilion focused on digital safety, awareness, and responsible technology use, particularly for children and youth. The event also showcases Qatari heritage through cultural exhibits and theatrical performances that strengthen national identity and community engagement.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Rafay Systems to deliver a sovereign GPU-powered AI Platform-as-a-Service using NVIDIA technologies. The initiative provides enterprises with secure, self-service access to AI infrastructure, governance tools, and native NVIDIA microservices, supporting faster AI deployment while ensuring data sovereignty within Qatar.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 as Official Telecom Sponsor, supporting a unique sporting and cultural showcase organised by the Qatar Polo Club. The event promoted polo to wider audiences while highlighting Qatar’s commitment to cultural exchange, community engagement, and international collaboration.
World Summit AI–Qatar 2025 opened in Doha with global tech leaders, policymakers, and researchers, highlighting Qatar’s ambition to lead in responsible artificial intelligence. The summit showcased national initiatives such as Fanar 2.0 and GovAI, reinforcing the country’s role as a global hub for AI policy, innovation, and collaboration.
Solix Technologies has partnered with Computer Arabia to support enterprise data modernization across Qatar. The collaboration will help organizations modernize legacy systems, strengthen governance and compliance, reduce infrastructure costs, and build AI-ready data platforms aligned with Qatar’s digital transformation priorities.
Qatar and Brookfield have formed a $20 billion joint venture to develop AI infrastructure, including an Integrated Compute Center, strengthening Qatar’s digital ecosystem and advancing Vision 2030. Brookfield invests through its global AI fund, supporting Qatar’s goal of becoming a regional hub for advanced computing.
Vodafone Qatar has deployed a fully remote onboarding system with biometric verification, Instant SIM activation, and mobile wallet registration, reducing fraud and enabling user verification in under one minute.
QazCode is expanding from Central Asia into Qatar and the Middle East with sovereign AI models, multilingual LLMs, and industry-specific agentic platforms. Built on local data, local infrastructure, and flexible architecture, the company aims to reach 70+ markets and redefine how emerging economies build and deploy AI.