Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
G42 and Publicis Sapient plan to form a joint venture to accelerate enterprise AI deployment across the UAE and Global South. The partnership combines sovereign AI infrastructure with enterprise platforms to scale intelligent agents, modernize cloud systems, and deliver measurable digital transformation outcomes.
e& posted Q3 2025 revenue of $5.06 billion and net profit of $816.8 million, up 29.2% and 39.7% year-over-year respectively. With 202.2 million subscribers and growing AI, cloud, and 5.5G investments, e& reinforced its position as a global tech leader driving the UAE’s digital transformation.
InfraX has partnered with Huawei to advance the UAE’s sustainable digital future through mission-critical network modernization, AI-powered automation, and 5G-enabled utility transformation under Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
du has launched its 5G+ network in the UAE, offering up to double the speed and significantly lower latency through 5G-Advanced technology. The upgrade enhances AI, IoT, and smart city applications, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global digital innovation hub.
e& UAE and Open Innovation have released a strategic white paper outlining how Generative AI can drive innovation, compliance, and monetization, marking a major step in the UAE’s AI-powered digital transformation.
du concluded Envision 2025 in Dubai, themed “AI progress begins when leaders and technology align.” The event spotlighted AI’s role in sectors from healthcare to smart cities, unveiled five digital pillars, and featured global tech leaders, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in AI-driven digital transformation.
e&’s AI Graduate Programme fosters Emirati talent development, promoting inclusion and equipping graduates with skills to advance the UAE’s digital future.
GCG Enterprise Solutions broadens its AV offerings with integrated, customized systems across sectors in the UAE, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of future-ready audio-visual infrastructure.
du has completed the second cohort of its Certified Digital Talent Programme, focusing on AI, data science, and innovation skills. The initiative supports the UAE’s digital transformation by preparing an agile workforce, with participants showing increased engagement and contributing to du’s innovation efforts.
Microsoft and Core42 launch a sovereign cloud framework for the UAE, enabling AI-driven, secure digital transformation across regulated sectors. The whitepaper guides tech leaders on data sovereignty, cloud adoption, and compliance, supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a fully AI-native government by 2027.