Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s Qari’e platform expands accessible reading for visually impaired users with multilingual content and assistive technologies, advancing inclusion under Vision 2030.
Air Arabia’s consortium with Nesma Group and KUN Holding has been greenlit to launch a new low-cost airline based in Dammam, aiming to serve 10 million passengers by 2030, create 2,400+ jobs, and bolster tourism and economic growth aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia expands its innovative technology high school program with five new campuses, merging national curriculum and specialized tech training to develop future-ready digital talent.
Saudi Arabia’s communications minister meets with French research and tech leaders to boost AI, data governance, and space tech collaboration, supporting Vision 2030’s innovation goals.
Saudi Arabia launches the Esports World Cup with a historic £51.5 million prize pool, drawing thousands of players and millions of fans. The event supports Vision 2030 goals, promotes gaming culture, and counters sportswashing claims by reflecting genuine local enthusiasm for esports.
Wa’ed Ventures backs Lucidya’s $30 million Series B funding, marking a record raise for an AI company in Saudi Arabia, joined by Impact46 and other investors.
Uber launched a “Women Drivers” option in Saudi Arabia, enabling female passengers to request female drivers, enhancing safety and supporting women’s economic participation amid ongoing social reforms.
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA and Shareek program signed an MoU to enhance AI-driven innovation and investment in the private sector, supporting Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s tech delegation led by Minister Abdullah Alswaha visited UK firms specializing in AI, deep tech, and LEO satellite communications, advancing partnerships aligned with Vision 2030 to foster innovation and localization of future technologies.
Lucidya has raised $30 million in a Series B led by Impact46 to scale its AI-driven CX platform across 11 MENA countries. The funding supports expansion into AI Agent automation for customer-facing functions, leveraging a high-accuracy Arabic AI engine to transform regional CX while addressing labor and compliance challenges.