Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh has improved its frontier technology preparedness, ranking 112th globally in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report. The country excels in research and development but lags in ICT development. While India leads South Asia, Bangladesh faces challenges in infrastructure and skills, requiring reforms to fully leverage frontier technologies.
Iraq ranks 145th globally and 13th among Arab countries in the 2025 Innovation Index, reflecting both progress and ongoing challenges in fostering innovation. The country scores 57.4 points, trailing behind regional leaders like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for significant investment in R&D and education.
Pakistan has risen 14 spots in the UN’s E-Government Development Index 2024, now ranking 136th. This marks its entry into the “High EGDI category,” reflecting significant improvements in digital governance. The Minister of State for IT praised the support from various governmental bodies for these advancements.
Naver Corp. has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s AI agency to jointly develop an Arabic large language model (LLM) as part of their collaboration on AI, cloud computing, and data centers. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision for a tech-driven economy.