Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Movandi has been selected under Saudi Arabia’s NTDP Relocate initiative, marking its expansion into the Kingdom. The company will establish a Riyadh hub and integrate its advanced wireless and semiconductor technologies into national digital infrastructure efforts supporting connectivity, AI readiness, and Vision 2030 priorities.
The five-year agreement between Ericsson and stc Group reinforces their long-standing partnership and supports Saudi Arabia’s push for advanced digital infrastructure. By accelerating 5G and cloud-native network deployment, the collaboration aims to enhance network performance, enable new consumer and enterprise services, and strengthen digital inclusion across the Kingdom.
Visa has formed a new regional hub spanning Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman to accelerate digital payments and strengthen alignment with national transformation agendas. Led from Riyadh by Ali Bailoun, the move supports cashless economy targets, enhances client proximity, and builds on Visa’s growing infrastructure investments across the region.
Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed more than 38 million electronic transactions in November, driven largely by digital identity services and document access. With over 28 million unified digital IDs issued, Absher continues to play a central role in advancing secure, integrated digital government services across the Kingdom.
Visa has formed a new regional hub covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman to accelerate digital payments and align with national transformation agendas. Led from Riyadh by Ali Bailoun, the move strengthens client proximity, supports cashless targets such as Vision 2030, and builds on Visa’s expanding regional infrastructure investments.
Movandi has been selected under Saudi Arabia’s NTDP Relocate initiative, marking its expansion into the Kingdom and reinforcing its role in next-generation wireless innovation. Through partnerships with the National Semiconductor Hub, Movandi will support advanced connectivity, semiconductor development, and AI-ready infrastructure aligned with Vision 2030.
Rqeem and Torry Harris have partnered to launch an AI-powered digital marketplace in Riyadh that connects SMEs, industrial leaders, and global investors. Backed by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the platform supports Vision 2030 by democratising advanced digital tools and accelerating Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation.
NOTHUMEN has launched Rayoof, Saudi Arabia’s first AI influencer, combining advanced AI with deep cultural insight. Designed as a digitally native Saudi persona, Rayoof has already gained strong local engagement, validating AI-driven influencers as a culturally relevant and scalable model for brand storytelling in the Kingdom.
Libya and Saudi Arabia have signed a preliminary telecom MoU to strengthen regional cooperation, focusing on network development, technical studies, and connectivity strategies. The partnership aims to enhance Libya’s digital infrastructure, support expertise exchange, and align telecom modernisation with broader economic and digital transformation goals.
Matarat Holding has signed an MoU with Idemia Public Security to explore biometric and digital identity solutions across Saudi Arabia’s airports. The collaboration aims to enhance passenger processing, strengthen security, and support digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and traveler experience across the Kingdom’s aviation infrastructure.