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’s Digital School has partnered with Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled digital education to underserved communities worldwide, combining connectivity and accredited learning platforms to expand access to education and digital skills globally.
Khazna Data Centers has partnered with Presight to deploy an AI-driven facility management platform and centralised command centre, enhancing operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across hyperscale data centre infrastructure as demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure accelerates.
Rakez has partnered with Zoho to provide UAE-based businesses access to cloud-based digital tools and up to $1,000 in credits, helping companies improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital capabilities, and support growth aligned with the country’s broader digital economy objectives.
du reported strong 2025 financial results with revenue rising 8.7 percent and net profit up 16.8 percent, driven by connectivity growth, digital infrastructure expansion, and increasing contributions from cloud, AI, and data centre services.
Mastercard and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience through policy collaboration, threat intelligence sharing, and AI-driven fraud prevention amid rising cyber risks globally.
The UAE is advancing a technology strategy that combines innovation, governance and security, positioning advanced technologies as a foundation for economic resilience, digital sovereignty and global technological leadership.
The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Microsoft have partnered to develop AI-driven education solutions using cloud technologies, aiming to enhance personalised learning, research impact and skills development in line with national innovation priorities.
Dubai Media launched Dubai+, a free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of Emirati, Arab, and international content. Designed for family audiences, the app offers series, films, children’s shows, and live sports, positioning itself as a culturally focused alternative alongside global streaming platforms
Experts at SEF 2026 said the UAE’s digital infrastructure and regulations enable startups to scale globally. They stressed that AI success depends mostly on business culture, not tools, and praised the UAE’s government–private sector partnership, access to talent, and strong digital ecosystem.
TDRA confirmed that importing telecom devices into the UAE requires a customs clearance permit to ensure legal and safe entry. The regulator urged businesses and individuals to review guidelines on its website or call 80012, as part of efforts to prevent unauthorized and potentially risky equipment from entering the country.