Friday, 12 June 2026

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

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UAE

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard Launch Mobile-First Virtual Corporate Cards in UAE

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First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard have launched a mobile-first virtual corporate card solution in the UAE, allowing enterprises and government entities to issue and manage virtual cards via mobile wallets. The platform streamlines expense management, enhances security and transparency, and supports real-time payments, reflecting the UAE’s accelerating shift toward digital and contactless B2B payment ecosystems.

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UAE Accelerates Strategic AI Transformation in 2025 with Global Infrastructure Leadership

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The UAE marked 2025 with major advances in artificial intelligence, achieving near-universal AI adoption across government and launching global-scale infrastructure projects with the US and Europe. Record investments, sovereign AI models, and large data centres positioned the country as a leading global hub for AI, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

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Balancing Speed and Ethics: The UAE’s Opportunity to Lead in Responsible AI

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, but its long-term impact depends on responsible adoption. The UAE is uniquely positioned to lead by aligning rapid AI innovation with ethics, transparency, and trust. By embedding governance and human-centric design into its AI strategy, the country is setting a global benchmark for sustainable and responsible intelligent transformation.

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Azerbaijan, UAE Advance Cooperation on Digital Financial Solutions

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Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Finance delegation visited the UAE to advance a financial cooperation agreement and explore the adoption of digital financial solutions. The UAE Ministry of Finance showcased global best practices in data-driven public finance management, digital tax systems, PPP models, treasury and contracting platforms, and electronic financial controls. Azerbaijan aims to apply these tools to modernize its public finance operations.

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e& UAE Partners with Amdocs to Integrate Generative AI Across Telecom Operations

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e& UAE is partnering with Amdocs to integrate generative AI across its telecom operations using Amdocs’ amAIz platform, supported by NVIDIA’s AI technology. The project brings telco-specific AI agents, enhanced security controls, and scalable GenAI models to improve customer care, network operations, and retail efficiency. e& UAE becomes one of the first global operators to deploy GenAI at scale, aiming for faster service resolution, smarter recommendations, and stronger operational performance. Amdocs and NVIDIA describe the partnership as a major milestone in telecom AI transformation.

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Rostro Group Enters UAE Market with New SCA Licence

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Rostro Group has entered the UAE fintech market after receiving a Category 5 licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority. The approval enables the group to expand its institutional and retail trading services across the GCC through its Scope Prime and Scope Markets brands. Backed by a fast-growing fintech ecosystem and strong regulatory support, Rostro’s move reinforces the UAE’s position as the leading fintech hub in the MENA region.

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