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 tech leaders rank cloud and generative AI as top priorities for the next three years, emphasizing the need for upskilling to address security, cloud management, and automation challenges. The global study highlights that balancing AI adoption with talent development is key to successful digital transformation.
The US and UAE are deepening their healthcare partnership through US hospital presence, digital health innovation, and joint AI initiatives like the Stargate supercomputing cluster. This collaboration accelerates medical research, AI diagnostics, and biotech investments, forging a global model for AI-powered healthcare innovation.
Rakbank is the UAE’s first conventional bank offering crypto trading directly via its app, in partnership with Bitpanda. This regulated service allows seamless crypto transactions in AED, simplifying access and reflecting a major step in digital asset adoption in UAE banking.
The UAE-Bhutan AI partnership aims to stimulate economic growth through collaborative AI development, combining technological innovation with sustainable development priorities.
UAE achieves 100% adult mobile phone ownership, leads global mobile-driven online shopping, and exhibits high internet usage, highlighting its advanced digital ecosystem in the GCC.
UAE and Tunisia deepen cooperation in food and agriculture through a strategic forum focused on innovation, supply chains, and investment opportunities during IFSA Africa.
UAE’s G42 Presight signed two MoUs with Côte d’Ivoire to collaborate on public administration modernization and national digital strategy, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in AI and digital innovation.
TikTok and Visa launched a joint initiative offering UAE SMBs TikTok ad credits, training, and resources to boost digital marketing, supporting the country’s innovation and economic diversification goals.
du is the first UAE telecom operator awarded ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement, reinforcing its commitment to responsible supply chains aligned with UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals.
IHC has acquired and rebranded UAE’s eFunder as Zelo, enhancing digital invoice financing to bridge the SME working capital gap with fast, scalable, and sector-focused funding solutions supporting regional economic growth.