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 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.
First Gulf Company and Arabsat signed an agreement to provide scalable VSAT and satellite data services across Saudi Arabia, starting with 140 Mbps and supporting IoT, cloud, and AI applications, enhancing connectivity especially for remote industrial sectors.
Saudi Signs Media and Rotana Signs won rights to operate 2,688 digital screens inside Riyadh Metro carriages. The network offers high-frequency advertising across six lines, engaging millions of passengers in Saudi Arabia’s largest transit system and aligning with Vision 2030 goals.