Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du and Cisco Networking Academy have launched a new AI and data science certification programme for UAE youth, offering hands-on training with generative AI tools and analytics platforms. The initiative supports Vision 2071, strengthens employability, and builds a future-ready workforce for the country’s digital economy.
Khalifa University and LODD Autonomous have signed an MoU to advance hybrid VTOL UAV research, electric powertrains, and student learning. The partnership supports the UAE’s aviation ambitions through pilot projects, graduate research, internships, and industry-academic collaboration, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s aerospace ecosystem and developing future-ready engineering talent.
du becomes a signatory to TM Forum’s Autonomous Networks Manifesto, aligning with global standards for intelligent, self-managing networks. The move strengthens du’s leadership in next-generation telecom, enabling smarter automation, faster service delivery, and more reliable digital experiences for customers across the UAE.
e& UAE became the first organization in the country to achieve TM Forum’s “Running on ODA” status, validating its shift to cloud-native, modular digital platforms. The accreditation confirms e&’s ability to operationalize open architecture at scale, accelerating innovation, simplifying integration, and enabling faster delivery of digital services across its ecosystem.
Careem Pay has expanded its remittance services across key corridors, enabling faster wallet transfers to Egypt, cash pickup in Lebanon, and enhanced options for the Philippines. With coverage in over 35 countries, the platform targets major expatriate communities, simplifying cross-border payments with speed, affordability, and convenience.
The UAE is accelerating smart city leadership by expanding high-efficiency data centres that power AI, IoT, and real-time urban systems. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi now in the global top five, data infrastructure is becoming the digital backbone of governance, mobility, energy, and public services nationwide.
Pakistan and the UAE agreed to deepen cooperation in investment, trade, and telecom, with PTCL and Etisalat’s future plans central to talks. Ishaq Dar pushed for early resolution of legacy issues to unlock UAE investment. Parallel diplomacy with Iran reinforced Pakistan’s regional engagement.
ADIB has named Corgea, Nothreat, and DTEX Systems as winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, spotlighting global startups delivering AI-driven solutions to strengthen digital resilience. The initiative aligns with national cybersecurity priorities and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to build a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem.
UAE parents are now legally responsible for supervising children’s online activity under the new Child Digital Safety Law. The law mandates monitoring, parental controls, and reporting harmful content, while forcing global platforms to comply with age checks, data protections, and advertising limits for minors.
Abu Dhabi has launched a new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in partnership with the World Economic Forum, focused on quantum, robotics, space systems, and AI. Led by TII, the Centre will accelerate responsible deployment of frontier technologies, strengthen global policy leadership, and position the UAE as a premier hub for advanced innovation.