Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Msheireb Properties, Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell have partnered to deploy an AI-powered smart city platform in Msheireb Downtown Doha, integrating IoT sensors, analytics and digital twin technologies to optimise urban operations, enhance sustainability and support Qatar’s digital transformation ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030.
A new MoU between NCSI and Omantel Group’s Future Cities will support digital transformation in Oman through AI-driven solutions, data quality improvement, and smart city technologies, strengthening national capabilities in data-driven governance and innovation.
Al Khan launches “Flowciti” group for smart cities management
Bahraini entrepreneur Mr. Omar Al Khan has launched the Flowciti Group, a smart cities solutions company operating across the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The group aims to transform how people interact with cities by delivering integrated solutions that generate sustainable value for real estate developers, businesses, and public institutions.
Flowciti operates as a unified ecosystem comprising four specialized companies. ParkPoint provides an integrated platform for parking management and urban mobility solutions. Rokket delivers advanced system integration and service automation solutions for smart cities, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. YooPlatform offers a modular digital suite covering access management, payments, entitlements, and user experience. Viritti delivers complementary service solutions that support and extend the overall ecosystem.
Through these entities, Flowciti delivers advanced systems, digital platforms, and managed services spanning parking, mobility, access management, and urban experience design. The group focuses on accelerating service digitalization while enhancing user experience across urban environments.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Omar Al Khan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flowciti Group, said the initiative is driven by a clear vision to build smarter, more connected cities where technology, operational excellence, and user experience are seamlessly integrated. He added that Flowciti’s solutions are designed to redefine urban experiences, support digital service transformation, and create measurable value for communities, businesses, and institutions across the region.
Flowciti positions itself as a regional smart cities solutions group integrating technology, operations, and user experience within a single ecosystem. Through its subsidiaries, the group aims to contribute to the development of future-ready cities across the Gulf.
A Chinese technology firm has signed partnerships in Pakistan to develop smart city solutions, starting with Capital Smart City. The collaboration focuses on digital governance, intelligent infrastructure, and data-driven public services using AI, IoT, and cloud technologies.
JCDecaux Oman has launched Digital Impact, a new DOOH network of 15 digital roadside screens in partnership with Muscat Municipality. The initiative combines advertising, civic communication, sustainability, and local talent development to support Muscat’s smart city and urban transformation goals.
Saudi stc Group has partnered with Qiddiya as the official connectivity provider for the Six Flags theme park, delivering advanced telecom services and smart city solutions. The collaboration will support seamless connectivity, visitor management, and digital experiences, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s tourism and entertainment infrastructure.
Horizon Egypt has partnered with Hikvision to deploy AI-powered smart city technologies across key real estate developments. The initiative introduces integrated security, access, and city management systems designed to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life, reinforcing the shift toward intelligent urban communities in Egypt.
At MWC25 Doha, Qatar outlined its digital roadmap across major sectors including health, tourism, transport and municipal services. Officials emphasized the role of AI, smart applications, geographic data and integrated digital platforms in improving service quality and user experiences. They highlighted that Qatar’s next step is deeper cross-sector coordination, leveraging linked data and unified digital infrastructure to strengthen national decision-making.
Jazz and DynaSys Networks have launched Pakistan’s first city-wide LoRaWAN network in Lahore, marking a major step toward smart city development. The network enables scalable IoT solutions across sectors like agriculture, industry, and urban planning. Fully compliant with PTA’s IoT framework and hosted locally, the system ensures secure, sustainable connectivity as part of Pakistan’s broader digital transformation.
InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, has partnered with MEA-Comm to accelerate industrial IoT and smart city innovation in the UAE. The collaboration focuses on AI, edge computing, and digital twin solutions to enhance automation, operational efficiency, and sustainable Industry 4.0 growth.