Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
G42 is advancing construction of its 1GW Stargate UAE AI infrastructure cluster, with the first 200MW phase on track for 2026 completion. The project anchors the UAE–U.S. AI Campus and strengthens the country’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub.
Miral and e& enterprise launched the Yas Island Metaverse to revolutionize global event planning through immersive AR/VR experiences, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s innovation-driven tourism strategy.
e& UAE and Siemens have joined forces at GITEX 2025 to drive 5G-enabled industrial automation and smart infrastructure, supporting the UAE’s Industry 4.0 and sustainability goals.
Viasat and Space42’s Equatys venture signed e& as its first mobile network partner at GITEX 2025, marking a key milestone in developing satellite-powered direct-to-device connectivity across 38 markets.
Pakistan and the UAE have agreed to expand cooperation in AI, digital governance, and cybersecurity during GITEX Global 2025, with partnerships on data sovereignty, AI hubs, and cloud infrastructure under Pakistan’s Digital Nation strategy.
Cyberattacks have tripled since 2023, prompting global experts at the UAE–WEF cybersecurity meetings to call for stronger regional cooperation, governance, and education. The UAE’s five-pillar national strategy highlights partnership, protection, and innovation as cornerstones of digital resilience.
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.