Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
LEARN 2025 in Riyadh showcases Saudi Arabia’s progress in digital education and AI-driven learning under Vision 2030. With innovations like the Masroof app and global partnerships, the conference advances smart learning, women’s empowerment, and lifelong skills crucial to the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
TPS Worldwide has launched TPS Arabia in Riyadh’s KAFD, offering banks, fintechs, corporates, and government entities advanced payment platforms and AI-powered digital transformation services. The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthens Pakistan-Saudi collaboration in financial innovation.
Jordan’s healthtech startup DawaDose has raised pre-seed funding from angel investors and relocated its HQ to Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2019, the platform connects pharmacies, wholesalers, and consumers through AI-driven digital tools, with expansion plans aligned to Saudi Vision 2030 and broader Gulf market ambitions.
IFS will spotlight its Industrial AI strategy at IFS Connect MEA 2025 in Riyadh, positioning AI as core to mission-critical operations in energy, aviation, construction, and telecom. With partnerships, acquisitions, and regional investments, IFS aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 and cement its leadership in the Middle East’s AI-driven future.
HPE, in partnership with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server portfolio with two new ProLiant models powered by 5th Gen EPYC processors. The launch supports Saudi Vision 2030, enhances regional digital infrastructure, and includes training programs to boost local—especially female—tech talent.
Zain KSA strengthens its social impact by sponsoring the 2025 Boccia Championship, promoting inclusion, supporting athletes with disabilities, and advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s vibrant society goals.
Riyadh’s Event Tech Meetup 2025 connected startups with investors, showcased AI-powered solutions, and advanced Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of digital transformation in the events industry.
Etihad Salam Telecom’s Salam Pioneers Program and Creative Center for Girls earn Silver Stevie Awards, highlighting their impact on workforce Saudization and female empowerment in Saudi Arabia’s tech industry.
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.
Ericsson’s Riyadh regional headquarters embodies a strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for innovation, talent development, and cutting-edge technology across MENA and beyond.