Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UAE’s cyber chief Mohamed Al Kuwaiti called AI “the new oil” as he unveiled the nation’s five-pillar digital resilience strategy—focused on partnerships, governance, and innovation—to counter AI-driven cyber threats and bolster secure digital transformation.
Ericsson and e& UAE have signed a multi-year deal to modernize the operator’s 5G core with cloud-native solutions, enabling faster service launches, enhanced reliability, and advanced enterprise connectivity aligned with the UAE’s digital transformation vision.
e& UAE and Netcracker have achieved a major milestone in deploying an AI-powered BSS platform, enabling full digital onboarding, automated fulfillment, and omnichannel enterprise experiences. The partnership strengthens UAE’s telecom innovation ecosystem and supports e&’s digital society vision.
du unveiled its AI Park and National Hybrid AI Platform at GITEX 2025 to strengthen UAE’s sovereign AI ecosystem. The initiatives will enable secure AI innovation, GPU-as-a-service, and large-scale data processing in line with the nation’s AI-first strategy.
The UAE has achieved the Middle East’s first 6G pilot, with e& UAE and NYU Abu Dhabi recording 145 Gbps throughput. The test marks a leap in AI-driven, quantum-secure, and resilient network architecture for the nation’s digital future.
Bahrain’s TRA held the 18th SSCC meeting to strengthen spectrum strategy ahead of WRC-27, focusing on enabling 6G, satellite, and 5G private networks. The committee stressed innovation, security, and data sovereignty under Bahrain’s Vision 2030. Eng. Mariam Al Juman reaffirmed TRA’s commitment to world-class connectivity and future-ready digital transformation.
Verto’s UAE launch enables instant cross-border payments and transparent FX management for Gulf businesses trading with Africa and Asia, addressing long-standing inefficiencies in traditional banking systems.
Nokia and du have completed a successful trial of WaveSuite AI, a GPT-enabled automation assistant that improves network planning, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency, setting a new benchmark for AI-driven telecom infrastructure in the UAE.
GITEX Global 2025 will unite 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from 180 nations in Dubai, showcasing AI-driven breakthroughs across biotech, quantum, semiconductors, and data centres. With record global participation and expanding pavilions, the event cements the UAE’s position as the epicentre of global digital innovation.
Thriwe has launched its AI-powered concierge platform, Aina, in the UAE to revolutionize loyalty programs through intelligent, personalized engagement. The platform enhances customer experiences and operational efficiency, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global innovation hub and Thriwe’s base for worldwide AI-led expansion.