Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Cyberani and KPMG Middle East have partnered to advance Saudi Arabia’s OT cybersecurity leadership, launching innovation labs, talent programs, and national forums to support Vision 2030 and strengthen protection for critical industries.
Zain KSA partnered with Groq to deploy a Saudi-developed high-performance AI inference platform integrated into Zain Cloud. The initiative supports Vision 2030, enables AIaaS offerings, strengthens data localization, and positions Saudi Arabia as a growing hub for advanced cloud and AI technologies.
beOnd is preparing aggressive global expansion with U.S. and Saudi operations, an upcoming inflight internet rollout, new AOCs, and a growing premium fleet. The airline plans 20 aircraft in Saudi Arabia, premium transcon routes in the U.S., and a future India AOC, supported by 32 secured aircraft through 2028.
Mobily celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling a 2030 strategy focused on AI integration, operational efficiency, and expanded digital infrastructure. With its new slogan “Ever Closer,” the company aims to deepen customer experience and strengthen its role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.