Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Thales and AIO’s expanded partnership positions Egypt as a rising technology hub, advancing defence innovation, specialised training, industrial capabilities, and surveillance technologies. With new joint programmes and the launch of the Thales Academy, the alliance strengthens Egypt’s long-term goal of achieving greater technological sovereignty and regional influence.
The partnership strengthens the UAE’s cyber resilience by establishing a Cyber Centre of Excellence built around space-focused cybersecurity, advanced cryptography, and national testing labs. Through local talent development, R&D expansion and strong global collaboration, the UAE aims to build sovereign cyber capabilities that support long-term technological leadership.
Thales and Qatar Airways have expanded their partnership with a MoA to enhance inflight entertainment technology and establish a dedicated service centre in Doha. This move supports Qatar Airways’ fleet growth and digital transformation while contributing to Qatar’s aerospace ecosystem and job creation under Qatar Vision 2030.
EDGE and Thales have signed a MoU at Paris Airshow 2025 to jointly develop and maintain advanced electro-optic systems for the UAE Armed Forces, focusing on localizing key technologies such as thermal imagers, weapon sights, and vehicular cameras. This partnership advances UAE’s sovereign defence and industrial capabilities.