Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
e& UAE will integrate AE Coin, the UAE’s first dirham-backed licensed stablecoin, into its payment systems, enabling customers to pay telecom bills and access digital services via regulated blockchain transactions. The partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank supports faster settlements, transparency, and secure mass-market digital payments.
Tally Solutions has launched TallyPrime 7.0 in the UAE, offering enhanced data security, automated backups, smart search, and seamless adoption of the new national currency symbol. The update supports SME compliance, efficiency, and localization as businesses advance digital transformation under national economic strategies.
TECOM Group has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub at Dubai Internet City, a Dhs615 million project adding 263,000 sq ft of Grade-A office space. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the expansion supports rising demand from global technology firms and reinforces Dubai’s position as a regional digital economy hub.
The UAE has issued its first official license for online gaming and sports wagering to Play971, operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC. Licensed by the GCGRA, the platform operates under strict age, location, and financial eligibility rules, reflecting the country’s regulated approach to commercial gaming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
e& UAE has deployed 5.5G connectivity across the Burj Khalifa, delivering ultra-fast speeds to the tower’s observation deck and high-speed lifts. In partnership with PROSE Technologies, the system overcomes harsh indoor conditions and ensures uninterrupted coverage, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in next-generation connectivity and advanced smart-infrastructure deployments.