Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Echelon Digital and Elutions have partnered to deploy the Maestro AI platform across Saudi and Middle Eastern industries, advancing AI adoption, energy efficiency, and sustainability while supporting Vision 2030 and industrial innovation.
Etihad Salam has joined the Saudi Arabia Quantum Network Consortium, led by KACST, to advance quantum-secure communication infrastructure. The partnership supports Vision 2030’s digital goals and positions Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in post-quantum security.
SAL strengthens digital trade links with Southeast Asia, leveraging AI, data analytics, and sustainability to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub.
TCS and Google Cloud launched the Google Cloud Gemini Experience Center in Riyadh to accelerate AI innovation across the Middle East. The hub will enable enterprises to prototype GenAI solutions, leverage Google’s infrastructure, and collaborate with TCS experts to drive digital transformation in key industries.
Squadio, a Saudi HRtech startup, raised $3M to expand its AI-driven global tech hiring platform across MENA, Africa, and Silicon Valley, reinforcing the Kingdom’s growing role in AI-enabled workforce innovation.
Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani called for stronger collaboration with Saudi Arabia in technology, AI, and education during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, highlighting shared goals for innovation and economic transformation.
M42 has launched M42 Saudi Arabia to advance digital, precision, and preventive healthcare, expanding its regional health intelligence ecosystem and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s Squadio raises $3 million to enhance its AI-powered global hiring platform, connecting over 55,000 vetted tech professionals with companies across MENA, Africa, and Silicon Valley.
COLABS has expanded into Saudi Arabia with a new flagship site in Riyadh through a partnership with Waseel Investment and renewed support from Shorooq. The move, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to foster entrepreneurship, creative collaboration, and cross-border investment between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Arab National Bank’s TeleMoney has partnered with Mastercard to enhance cross-border payments through Mastercard Move, enabling transfers to over 160 countries in 150 currencies. The collaboration supports Vision 2030’s digital finance goals amid a 15% rise in remittances, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a fintech leader.