Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
An Iraqi-Emirati consortium plans to invest $700 million in WorldLink, a subsea-and-terrestrial cable connecting the UAE to Turkey via Iraq. The five-year project aims to reduce congestion, enhance route diversity, and strengthen regional AI-ready connectivity amid rising Gulf competition in digital infrastructure.
The UAE Central Bank has approved AEC Wallet to enable AE Coin top-ups via cryptocurrency settlement, integrating regulated stablecoin payments into mainstream retail transactions and advancing the nation’s digital payments infrastructure.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council reports that 71.4% of tracked cyber threats originate from state-sponsored groups, with government and financial sectors most targeted, as the country strengthens its national cybersecurity framework and AI regulation.
The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics graduated more than 130 students from the Samsung Innovation Program, aimed at developing AI and digital skills among youth. The initiative supports national talent development and strengthens the UAE’s strategy to build a future-ready digital economy.
Mashreq has launched Visa Commercial Pay on Mobile in the UAE, enabling businesses to issue virtual cards and manage payments through a mobile platform. The solution supports real-time transactions, enhanced spend control, and digital payment transformation for corporate and SME customers.
The UAE Space Agency has extended the Emirates Mars Mission until 2028, enabling continued scientific research and operational experience for future deep space missions. The Hope Probe has generated significant scientific data while contributing to the growth of the UAE’s space ecosystem and knowledge-driven economy.
MBRSC and the Sharjah Digital Department have signed an MoU to collaborate on GIS development, including a dedicated dashboard and specialised training programmes. The partnership aims to enhance geospatial data utilisation and support data-driven decision-making across government services in the UAE.
Ankabut, the UAE’s education cloud and network service provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to support technological innovation across the country’s education sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital learning environments by enabling academic institutions to access advanced computing capabilities for research and education.
An Iraqi-UAE consortium plans to build a $700 million subsea and terrestrial fibre network linking the UAE to Turkey via Iraq, aiming to reduce data transit times and strengthen regional connectivity. The project reflects growing investment in digital infrastructure as Gulf countries compete to become hubs for data centres and AI-driven services.
du Pay and Esewa Money Transfer have partnered to enhance wallet-to-wallet remittances for Nepalese expatriates in the UAE, offering incentives to encourage digital transfers. The initiative aims to improve convenience, speed, and financial inclusion while supporting the growing adoption of fintech-based cross-border payment solutions.